B.P.Ed

Bachelor of Physical Education - B.P.Ed.
Duration : 2 Years
Seat Strength : 200 nos.
Recognition : Government of Odisha, National Council for Teacher Education.
Affiliation : Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Odisha.

B.P.Ed. or Bachelor of Physical Education is an undergraduate academic course dealing with the development and care for the human body. Physical Education course is largely suited for sports persons or those who have a passion for sports and related activities. Non-sports person need to be energetic, enthusiastic and physically fit. All professionals in this Field must be absolutely committed to the profession and the game. The All India Council of Physical Education, an apex body of physical education constituted as per the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) of Indian Parliament looks after the Physical Education programmes in the country.

• Physical Education Degree enables a person to be employed in government sector enterprises or with the private sector that they represent in the sporting event/game in various tournaments and matches.
• It recruits meritorious sports persons directly to Group 'C' and 'D' posts if they fulfill the requisite educational qualifications. Nationalized banks, public sector undertakings and some private groups also recruit outstanding sports persons.
• Those who have completed B.P.Ed. can go for physical education major education which can be Masters in Physical Education, Post Graduate Diploma in Health and Fitness Management (PGDHFM) or M.Phil.
• Another benefit of this degree is that it's keeps one healthy and fit as it is a pre-requirement, to pursue this degree.