Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) Anatomy Physiology and Health Education Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
This is the First Year BPEd syllabus under the University of Mumbai’s Credit Based Semester and Grading System, in force from the academic year 2015-16. It is the syllabus currently examined: the University set this course on it in the Winter 2025 and Summer 2026 examinations — its own timetables head them “B.P.Ed. (CBSGS) (2 Years Course)” — and it has published no revision.
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Syllabus for Anatomy, Physiology and Health Education
Objectives
- To enable the learner to understand the basic structure and function of human body.
- To acquire the knowledge regarding effect of exercise on the body as a whole.
- To enable the learner to understand the need and importance of health education and community health.
- To acquaint the learner with school health programme.
- To acquire the knowledge regarding awareness, precaution & understanding HIV/ AIDS preventive education.
Module 1: Introduction to Human Body 12 hours
- a. Meaning, need and Scope of anatomy and its study in physical education
- b. Anatomy Terminology
- c. Anatomy, Heredity and sports
- d. importance of study of anatomy in physical education and sports
Module 2: Body Systems- Structure, Function and Effect of Exercise 12 hours
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a.
Musculoskeletal system:-
- i. Classification and functions of bones and joints
- ii. Movements at various joints
- iii. Structural classification of muscle and types of muscles
- iv. Effect of exercise on musculo-skeletal system
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b.
Cardio- respiratory system:-
- i. Structure, working and function of human heart
- ii. Processes of circulation
- iii. Respiration – Mechanism and types and respiratory volumes
- iv. Effect of exercise on cardio-respiratory system
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c.
Digestive system:-
- i. Digestion, effect of digestive juice and enzymes on food
- ii. Balance diet and diet for athlete
- iii. Effect of exercise on digestive system
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d.
Nervous system:-
- i. Central nervous system- structure and function
- ii. Autonomic nervous system- Structure and function
- iii. Effect of exercise on nervous system
Module 3: Applied and Structural Kinesiology 12 hours
- a. Meaning, scope and importance of kinesiology in physical education and sports
- b. Aim, objectives and need of kinesiology
- c. Role of Kinesiological in Games and Sports
- d. Kinesiological and movement analysis
Module 4: Principles Related Human Motion 12 hours
- a. Motion- Meaning types, laws and principles
- b. Force- Types, principles of force
- c. Lever- Classification, and utility of lever in sports
- d. Mechanical principles related to fundamental skill s in running, jumping and throwing
Module 5: Health Education 12 hours
- a. Meaning and principles of health
- b. Objectives and necessity of school health programme
- c. Postural deformities and corrective measures
- d. Role of physical education teacher AIDS and pollution awareness
References
- Beashel, Paul & Taylor, John : Advance Studies in Physical Education and Sports, Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd., U.K., 1996.
- Brown M.C. & Sommer B.K. – Movement Education- Its Evaluation and Modern Approach, Adchison, wesely publication, London, 1978.
- Crouch James E. – Essential Human Anatomy A Text – Lea & Febriger , Philladalphia, 1980.
- Desai V., Sequeira, T. – Aids Prevention Education Programme : Workbook For Teachers in Secondary Schools of Mumbai, B.M.C. Public Health Dept., Mumbai, 2001.
- Dr. Uppal A.K. & Dr. Gautam G.P. : Physical Education and Health, India, 2000.
- Hay, James G & Reid J.G. – Anatomical and Mechanical Basis of Human Motion, Prentice hall, New Jeresy, 1985.
- Horne, John, Tomlinson D : Understanding Sports: An Introduction to the Sociological & Cultural Analysis of Sports, E & FN spon, London, 1999.
- Jenson C.R. & Schultzer G.W. – Applied Kinesiology and Biomechnics, Mc Grow hill book Co. New York, 1984,
- Lock Hurt and others – Anatomy of the human body, Feber & Feber Oxford University, 1975
- Murgesh N. – Anatomy, Physiology and Health Education, Sathya, Chinnalapatti, 1990.
- Pearce Evelyn – Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses, Oxford University, 1975.
- Rasch & Bruke – Kinesiology and applied Anatomy, Lea Febriger, Philladalphia, 1978.
- Rasch, Philip J. – Kinesiology and Applied Anatomy, Lea Febriger, Philladalphia, 1989.
- Dr. Sathe. V., Principles of Anatomy, Physiology and Clinical Basis of Disease (International Edition), Narmada Prakashan, Nagpur., 1998.
- Shaw, Dhananjay – Biomechanics and Kinesiology of Human Motion, Khel Sahitya Kendra, Delhi,1998
- Sidentop, Daryl – Introduction to Physical Education and Sports, 2nd Ed., Mayfield publishing Co., London,1994.
- Wells & Luttgens – Kinesiology – Scientific Bases of Human Motion – 6th Ed., Saunderdas College. , Philladaphia,1976
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Cut from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.P.Ed. (Bachelor of Physical Education, Two Year Course) under the Credit Based Semester and Grading System, in force from the academic year 2015-16. Wording is as printed in that syllabus, and module and teaching-point numbering is as printed there too.
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