Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education Eligibility, Top Colleges, Syllabus, Duration, Salary

BA in Physical Education is a 3-year full-time undergraduate course in Physical Education. The program comprises a study of all the areas of science relating to physical knowledge and skills, and the application of such skills.

The course has been designed to build in candidates a strong foundation in physical education, and covers principles of physical fitness as well as basic anatomy. It is a practical study of physical fitness, which includes recreational exercise, sports and health.

Some of the institutes that offer the course in India are listed here:

• Jadavpur University, Kolkata
• Mount Carmel College, Bangalore
• DAV College, Chandigarh.

Some of the top entrance tests conducted for admission to the course in India are:

• Jadavpur University Entrance Test
• National Post Graduate College Entrance Test
• Scottish Church College Entrance Test
• Mount Carmel College Entrance Test
• DAV College Entrance Test
• Dwijendralal College Entrance Test.

The basic eligibility criterion for pursuing the course is a 10+2 or equivalent qualification in any stream, from a recognized educational Board, with a minimum aggregate score of 50%.

Admission to the course is based on the candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance exam, or merit obtained in the last qualifying exam.

The average tuition fee charged for the course in India ranges between INR 2,000 to 5 lacs for a span of 3 years.

Successful graduates of the course can expect anything between INR 4 to 10 lacs as annual salary in the industry, increasing with experience and skillset.

Such graduates are hired in capacities such as:

• Physical Education Teacher, Athletic Trainer, Sports Coach.
• Nutrition Specialist, Personal Trainer, Recreation Centre Director.
• Rehabilitation Specialist, Physical Therapist, School Gym Teacher, etc.

BA in Physical Education: Course Highlights

Listed below are some of the major highlights of the course.

Course Level	Graduation
Duration	3 years
Examination Type	Semester System
Eligibility	10+2 in any stream
Admission Process	Merit-based/ based on entrance exam
Course Fee	INR 2,000 to 5 Lacs
Average Starting Salary	INR 4 to 10 lacs per annum
Top Recruiting Companies	National Institute of Sports, Patiala Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, New Delhi, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior Lakshmibai National College for Physical Education, Thiruvananthapuram Tata Football Academy, Jamshedpur National Cricket Academy, Bangalore, Delhi University, etc.
Top Recruiting Areas	Colleges & Universities, Sport Complexes, Gyms, Therapy Centers, Games, and such.
Job Positions	Physical Education Teacher, Athletic Trainer, Sport’s Coach, Nutrition Specialist, Personal Trainer, Recreation Centre Director, Rehabilitation Specialist, Physical Therapist, School Gym Teacher, among others.

BA in Physical Education: What is it About?

Physical Education is the study of bodily development, strength, physical co-ordination, and agility. Subjects usually included within this course’s curriculum are:

• Physical Fitness, Health Related Physical Fitness.
• Performance Related Physical Fitness, Health Studies, Effect of Exercise.
• Skeletal and Muscular Study, Analysis of Circulatory Respiratory and Endocrine Systems.
• Nutrition and Health, Safety Education, Health Promotion.
• First Aid and Emergency Care, Common Injuries, Modern Life Style.
• Hypo-kinetic Disease, Sports and Life Skills, etc.

Ideal candidates for the course would possess competent motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.

Such candidates would understand movement concepts, principles, strategies and tactics, as applicable to performance of physical activities. They would likewise be competent in relating physical movement with health, happiness, self-articulation, and social collaboration.

Top Institutes offering BA in Physical Education

Listed below are some of the top institutes in India that offer the course.

Name of Institute	City	Average Fees
Jadavpur University	Kolkata	INR 2,748 (course)
National Post Graduate College	Lucknow	INR 10,000 (course)
Scottish Church College	Kolkata	INR 10,000 (course)
Mount Carmel College	Bangalore	INR 20,400 (course)
DAV College	Chandigarh	INR 16,340 (course)
Dwijendralal College	Nadia	INR 2,960 (course)
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University	Kanpur	INR 28,000 (course)
University of Lucknow	Lucknow	INR 5,058 (course)
J.V. Jain College	Saharanpur	INR 1,663 (course)
Brahmavart Post Graduate College	Kanpur	INR 1,583 (course)
Banasthali University	Jaipur	INR 54,333 (course)
Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith	Varanasi	INR 2,055 (course)
The IIS University	Jaipur	INR 23,577 (course)
Bharati Vidyapeeth University	Pune	INR 16,000 (course)
NIMS University	Jaipur	INR 8,667 (course)
Chaudhary Charan Singh University	Meerut	INR 24,822 (course)
Rayat Bahra University	Mohali	INR 20,000 (course)
Arya Post Graduate College	Panipat	INR 500 (course)
Career Point University	Kota	INR 7,667 (course)
Khalsa College	Amritsar	INR 29,180 (course)
University of Rajasthan	Jaipur	INR 3,453 (course)
The Global Open University	Dimapur	INR 6,941 (course)

Eligibility for BA in Physical Education

Listed below are the minimum criteria which candidates interested in pursuing the course are required to fulfil, in order to be eligible to apply for the course.

• Successful completion of the 10+2 level of education in any stream, completed from a recognized educational Board.
• A minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for SC/ST candidates) at the 10+2 level.

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BA in Physical Education: Admission Process

Most institutes offering the course admit students based on performance in a relevant entrance test, often followed by a round of personal interview, wherein their general aptitude for the course is tested, such as PECET (Physical Education Common Entrance Test).

A few institutes also provide direct admission based on the candidate’s performance at the 10+2 level.

Some such entrance tests held in the country for admission to the course are:

• Jadavpur University Entrance Test
• National Post Graduate College Entrance Test
• Scottish Church College Entrance Test
• Mount Carmel College Entrance Test
• DAV College Entrance Test
• Dwijendralal College Entrance Test
• Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University Entrance Test
• University of Lucknow Entrance Test
• J.V. Jain College Entrance Test
• Brahmavart Post Graduate College Entrance Test.

BA in Physical Education: Syllabus and Course Description

A year-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is tabulated here.

Year I	Year II	Year III
Adapted Physical Education	Human Anatomy	Physiology of Exercise
Analysis of Research in Physical Education	Human Physiology	Rehabilitation Therapy
Biology	Instructional Design & Content: Games	Safety and First-Aid
Biomechanics	Instructional Design & Content: Dance & Gymnastics	Skills and Techniques of Individual Sports
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)	Kinesiology (Science of Human Movement)	Sports Medicine
Clinical Supervision in Physical Education	Kinesiology and Sports Science	Sports and Performance Psychology
Contemporary Health Problems	Motor Development and Behaviour	Sports Psychology
Exercise Science	Nutrition Sciences and Studies	Theory and Practice of Team Sports
Fitness Training	Personal Fitness	-

BA in Physical Education: Career Prospects

Today, the pattern of games is fast becoming more extensive at an overall level. There are numerous prerequisites for specialists in physical training.

Besides the conventional areas of employment, such professionals could also explore careers in gyms or fitness centers.

Some of the popular professional avenues open to successful graduates of the course are listed below with the corresponding salaries offered for the respective positions.

Job Position	Job Description	Average Annual Pay Scale in INR
Sports Journalist	Sports Journalists perform broad research, direct meetings, and go to occasions they are covering, for example, recreations, sports competitions, and sports-based question and answer sessions.	3,46,511
Commentator	Commentators analyzes news and write column or commentary. They gather information and develop subject perspective through research, interviews, field experience, news meetings, sports events, and social activities.	1,183,294
Sports Writer	Sports Article Writers write sports-based newspaper columns, articles, reports, books, and other such forms of writing.	2,43,264

Aspirants seeking admission to 3 year Full-time B.A Program should meet the following criteria as specified by the institute.

Academic Requirement

Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board.

Fee structure for Girls:-

1^st Year – 1350

2^ndYear – 1170

3^rd Year – 1420