B.P.Ed. or Bachelor of Physical Education is an undergraduate academic course dealing with the development and care for the human body. It is also referred as B.P.E. which is an abbreviated form of the Bachelor of Physical Education degree course. Physical Education course is largely suited for sports persons or those who have a passion for sports and related activities. Non-sports person need to be energetic, enthusiastic and physically fit. All professionals in this field must be absolutely committed to the profession and the game. The All India Council of Physical Education, an apex body of physical education constituted as per the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) of Indian Parliament looks after the Physical Education programmes in the country.
BACHELOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSE SUITABILITY
| Those who have completed B.P.Ed. can go for physical education major education which can be Masters in Physical Education, Post Graduate Diploma in Health and Fitness Management (PGDHFM) or M.Phil. |
| Another benefit of this degree is that it's keeps one healthy and fit as it is a pre-requirement, to pursue this degree. |
HOW IS BACHELOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSE BENEFICIAL?
| 1. Physical Education Degree enables a person to be employed in government sector enterprises or with the private sector that they represent in the sporting event/game in various tournaments and matches. |
| 2.It recruits meritorious sports persons directly to Group 'C' and 'D' posts if they fulfill the requisite educational qualifications. Nationalized banks, public sector undertakings and some private groups also recruit outstanding sports persons. |
| 3. Teaching provides job satisfaction, job security, high earnings and flexible schedule. | 4. After B.Ed., students can pursue Master in Education (M.Ed.) in Indian universities. |
ADVANTAGES OR BENEFITS OF BACHELOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
| 1. On completion of the B.P.Ed course, candidates can pursue the Masters' program in Physical Education or Health and Fitness Management, which in turn helps an aspirant to undergo doctoral programs in the relevant fields. |
| 2. By studying the B.P.Ed course, aspirants can expand their awareness about fitness. |
JOB AND CAREER OPTIONS FOR B.P.Ed.
| A wide variety of career opportunities is emerging day by day for those who have completed the graduation course in Physical education. The B.P.Ed degree helps an individual to get employments in Government sector enterprises or in private sector companies or organizations that represent sporting events or games in different tournaments and matches. Graduates in Physical education can also work as physical fitness experts in health centers, clubs and gyms and so on. These professionals can also seek out for career in schools and colleges as physical instructors. In addition, they can work as in-house coaches for commercial sports teams. With the advancement in technologies and the unhealthy food habits existing, people are strictly recommended to undergo physical exercises on a daily basis. The physical instructors can really benefit due to this. They can start their own fitness centers and provide Yoga, Aerobics and meditation classes. |
BACHELOR OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT AREAS
| Teacher | Administrator |
| Assistant Dean | Content Writer |
| Counsellor | Education Researcher |
| Instructor | Librarian |
| Principle | Syllabus Designer |