D.P.Ed

Candidates who have passed the 12th standard examination with a minimum of 50%-60% marks in any stream and wish to learn about the anatomy and physiology of the human body, as well as the biomechanics of sports as well as gain knowledge about sports psychology and coaching methods can pursue this course. Candidates will also learn about how to teach physical education and how to develop physical fitness.

In East Delhi, it might be difficult to follow a Diploma in Physical Education (D.P.Ed) without the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) since most of the institutions need entrance exams. 

Yes, you can pursue D.P.Ed (Diploma in Physical Education) after completing your 12th. However, the minimum age requirement for most institutions is 17 years. Since you're 16 and a half, you would need to wait until you're 17 to apply for the program. Check specific college requirements, as age limits and eligibility criteria may slightly vary.

The Admission to D.P.Ed course in various colleges in India is done on the following basis:

• Merit-based: Admission is granted based on the marks obtained in the 10+2 examination.   
• Entrance exam: Candidates need to appear for an entrance exam conducted by the respective institutions or universities.
• Counseling: After the merit list or entrance exam results are declared, counseling sessions are held to allocate seats to eligible candidates.

You can surely study M.P.Ed after D.P.Ed in India for which most of the universities require you to have BA or BSc with minimum marks along with your D.P.Ed degree. Some colleges can only take B.P.Ed freshers. Plus, you will also have to clear relevant entrance exams.

No, it is not necessary to do a D.P.Ed to become a PET teacher in India. The minimum qualification required for a PET teacher job in most schools is a Bachelor's degree in any subject followed by a B.P.Ed (Bachelor of Physical Education). However, a D.P.Ed can still be beneficial for your career, as it provides you with the specific skills and knowledge needed to teach physical education effectively.

Yeah! Candidates can opt for PG studies. Some of the options are:

• M.P.Ed: Candidates must pass UGC NET or university-specific tests for it.
• M.A. in Education with specialisation in Physical Education: Offered by some universities but might require some additional bridge courses.
• Postgraduate Diplomas in specific areas: Can go for either Sports Management or Fitness Management or Yoga Education,  etc.

DPEd graduates have diverse options beyond teaching. Following are some of the professions candidates can pursue after DPEd:

• Instructors: Physical education teacher, fitness trainer, yoga instructor, sports coach.
• Organizers: Sports event manager, recreation coordinator, adventure guide.
• Professionals: Sports journalist, sports equipment specialist, athletic director.
• Therapists: Physical therapist, rehabilitation specialist (with further studies).

The scope is broad, so explore your interests and choose your path