Courses

Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) is a four years Innovative degree programme with the objective of preparing Physical Education teachers to impart Physical Education and sports activities up to High School level. The course will also facilitate employment for them as Trainers/ Instructors/ Coaches in fitness centers, health clubs, sports clubs, sports academy etc.

Nature of the Course: The course shall be full time residential and co- educational.
Duration: The duration of the course shall be four academic years with eight semesters. A candidate must complete the course of study for the Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) and pass all papers in

• Part – A (Theory),
• Part – B (Practicum),
• Part – C (Teaching Practice),
• Part – D (Coaching Ability),
• Part – E (Internship)

Within a total period of Eight Years commencing from his/her first admission to the B.P.Ed. Course.

Eligibility for Admission

For admission to the B.P.Ed. 4 Year Innovative Course, the candidate shall fulfill the following conditions;

1. If he/she has passed any one of the following examinations with at least 45% marks.
   • Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (10+2)

   or

   • Intermediate/equivalent examination from any recognized Education Board/ University.
2. However, for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/SEBC and other categories the relaxation in the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination shall be as per the rules of the University of Kerala.
3. Candidate should be below the age of 23years as on 1st June 2022 However:
4. For the candidates belonging to SC/ST, the upper age limit is relaxed up to 25 years.
5. Should possess a high level of physical fitness to undertake daily heavy load of Physical exercises and should not have any Physical deformity or mental disability which prevents him/her from actively taking part in Physical Education programme.

Master of Physical Education and Sports (M.P.E.S) is a two years post graduate degree programme with the objective of preparing Physical Education teachers to impart Physical Education and sports activities at a higher level such as, Colleges, Universities, fitness industries. The course will also facilitate employment for them as performance analyst, sports science staffs, Trainers/ Instructors/ Coaches in fitness centres, health clubs, sports clubs, sports academy etc.

Nature of the Course: The course shall be full time residential and co- educational.
Duration: The duration of the course shall be two academic years with four semesters.
A candidate must complete the course of study for the Master of Physical Education and Sports (M.P.E.S.) and pass all papers in all the semesters. Further it is mandatory for all the students to write a thesis in the area of their subject specialisation.

Eligibility Conditions

Note (i): Relaxation to the extent of 5% marks in aggregate will be given to outstanding sports persons who have represented the country in Asian Games/Commonwealth Games/Olympic Games or those who have secured first, second or third place at Senior National/Junior National/National games or at All India Intervarsity Competitions in the sports disciplines recognized by the Indian Olympic Association/Association of Indian Universities in the preceding three academic years.
Note (ii): SC/ST candidates will be given relaxation as per University rules. Candidates who have appeared for the qualifying examinations, but whose results are awaited may also appear for the admission test. However, they must submit the statement of marks and pass certificates before the date stipulated by the college, failing which their admission will be cancelled.

Please visit the website of University of Kerala for details about the admission criteria for M.Phil in Physical Education.

For details of admission criteria, please visit the website of University of Kerala from time to time.