B.P.ED Syllabus & Subjects List 2025: Download Semester-wise Syllabus PDF

History, Principles, and  Foundation of Physical Education

Anatomy and Physiology

Officiating and Coaching 

Track and Field  (Running events) 

Yoga Education 

Education Technology  and Methods of Teaching in Physical Education

Contemporary Issues in  Physical Education and  Sports

Sports Nutrition and  Weight Management

Sports Training 

Organization and  Administration 

Sport Psychology and  Sociology 

Track and Field 

Measurement and  Evaluation in Physical  Education

Kinesiology and  Biomechanics

Research and Statistics in  Physical Education

Theory of Sports and  Games

History, Principles, and Foundation of Physical Education

Students will learn to identify the history of Physical Education and its roots dating back to ancient Greece. Physical Education played an essential role in the life of Greek soldiers and athletes. The students also learn about the five main principles of the study of Physical Education, such as progression, specificity, overload, adaptation, and reversibility.

Some other topics covered in the syllabus are:

• Introduction and Scope of Physical Education
• Historical Development of Physical Education in India
• Foundation of Physical Education
• Principles of Physical Education
• Anthropometric differences
• Contribution of Akhadas and Vyayam Shalas

Anatomy and Physiology

   Anatomy and physiology play a vital role in life sciences. Anatomy refers to the internal and external structures of the human body, whereas physiology relates to the functions of internal and external structures of the human body.

Some topics covered in the syllabus are:

• A brief introduction to anatomy and physiology in the field of Physical Education
• Types of muscles
• Structure and functions of the digestive system
• Physiology and its importance
• Effect of exercise on various systems of the body

Educational Technology and Methods of Teaching in Physical Education

Educational technology is used by educators to improve the imparting of discourse on the physical health of the human body. Adapting to changes in tandem with the current times is crucial for physical educators. Students will learn about the various teaching methods in Physical Education, such as direct, indirect, movement exploration, command style, cooperative activities, reciprocal style, and many more.

Some topics included in the syllabus are:

• Meaning and definition of education, and its technology
• Command, meaning, and types
• Teaching aids, meaning, and importance
• Microteaching and steps of micro-teaching
• Simulation teaching

Officiating and Coaching

This subject teaches students about organizing and managing a sports event. Students will also learn about the duties of a coach and his importance in creating a holistic environment for sporting events.

Some other parts of the syllabus are

• Introduction of officiating and coaching
• Psychology of competition and coaching
• Duties of officials
• Ethics of officiating
• Qualities and qualifications of coaches and officials
• General rules of games and sports

Sports Psychology and Sociology

This subject helps build psychological skills which aid in effectively optimizing sports performance. Sociology in Physical Education helps students in adapting different cultures for the implication of sports performance.

• Some other parts of the syllabus are:
• Introduction and scope of educational and sports psychology
• Types and nature of individual differences
• Mental preparation strategies
• Relation between Social Science and Physical Education
• Culture and its meaning and importance

Sports Nutrition and Weight Management

Students will know about the various techniques and physiological exercises to maintain a particular weight for particular support. For maintaining a particular body figure, students are taught about nutrition, which is a necessary aspect for a sportsperson.

Computer Applications in Physical Education

Computer application plays a vital role in Physical Education as sports teams require computers to measure scores, create virtual playing fields, maintain player records, and for adapting several other methods and techniques of sports law.

Research and Statistics in Physical Education

Many statistical tools are used in Physical Education to measure the performance of particular players, such as pie charts, Pareto charts, scatter plots, bubble charts, box plots, and surface plots. The research methodology is also necessary for Physical Education to prevent injuries while playing.

Anatomy and Physiology (2016)

Dr Shivaji Suryawanshi

The author explains the concept of anatomy and physiology in the human body.

Statistics and Computer Application in Physical Education

Dr Rajat Kumar Banerjee

This book teaches about the usage of computer applications in sports.

Finding Your Fundamentals

Jim Flick and Bob Toski

The author explains the various fundamentals of games in this book.

Sports Management

Prof. V. Satyanarayana

This book explains business fields that deal with sports and recreation under the subject

Research and Statistics in Physical Education

Prof. Dr Srikant Mishra 

Research and statistics in Physical Education are the elements for rigorous development in sports.

Biomechanics and Kinesiology of Human Motion

Dr O.P. Aneja

Students will learn about the movements, functions, and performance of the human body and animal body.

Sports Law in India: Policy, Regulation, and Commercialisation

Lovely Dasgupta and Shameek Sen

The book describes the legal issues in the national and international level sports