Physical Education

After completing Class 12, students who enjoyed Physical Education can choose from various career-oriented courses in PE. Some of the popular Physical Education courses after 12th are mentioned below -

• B.P.Ed: A Bachelor of Physical Education is a 3-4 year undergraduate degree focusing on physical fitness, sports coaching and health science.
• Diploma in Physical Education: Also known as D.P.Ed is a shorter programme for students who want to start working or coaching early.
• B.Sc in Sports Science or Health and Physical Education:This Course focuses more on the scientific side of sports, physiology and fitness.
• Certification Courses: In yoga, fitness training, or aerobics, these are good for quick skill building.

These courses are open to students from all streams, including those who completed 12th Arts or Commerce. So, you can easily build a career in sports, coaching or even in fitness training if you love being active.

When it comes to Physical Education Class 11 books the NCERT Physical Education book is the standard and most recommended one for CBSE students. It all explains concepts in simple and easily understandable language and covers the entire syllabus prescribed by board. And for Physical Education Class 12 Books, NCERT Physical Education book is again the most trusted one. It's concise, very easy to follow, and matches the CBSE exam pattern.
Apart from NCERT some students also prefer reference books like Saraswati Health and Physical Education Class 11 or Together With Physical Education for extra sample papers and practice questions.

If you really want to score well in PE Exam at the school level then stick to NCERT first understand the concepts, practice diagrams, and solve the exercise questions at the end of each chapter.

Note: Always cross-check your school's syllabus and ask your teacher if you should follow any specific guide.

The B.Sc. in Physical Education usually needs more than commerce background because most universities demand the students to have Science stream in 10+2 because the course has its basis in Science (anatomy, physiology). However, there may also be the possibility of you getting a Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) or a B.A. in Physical Education which are extensive. Whereas there are B.P.Ed. course that are given through distance learning, there is never a B.Sc. in Physical Education course that can be offered fully online due to the practical lab elements that cannot be dispensed. UGC recognition to any distance learning programme must be verified always.