Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) Fitness Wellness Nutrition and Weight Management Syllabus - Mumbai University
This is the Second 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 Fitness, Wellness, Nutrition and Weight Management
Objectives
- To understand the components of physical fitness.
- To acquaint student with principles of sports nutrition.
- To understand the application of human energy.
- To understand the role of food in Physical performance.
- To afford student the opportunity of understand the diet for various life cycle.
Module 1: Physical Fitness 12 hours
- a. Definition, meaning and concept of Physical fitness, Physical Activity and Exercise
- b. Components of HRPF, SRPF and Physical fitness
- c. Definition and concept of wellness and holistic health
- d. Factors affecting Physical Fitness and wellness
Module 2: Doping and Nutrition 12 hours
- a. Prevention and first-aid for common sports injuries
- b. Nutrition-components, balance diet and diet for athlete
- c. Meaning and definition of doping, ergogenic aids
Module 3: Development of Fitness 12 hours
- b. Benefits of physical fitness and exercise and principles of physical fitness
- c. Calculation of fitness index level 1-4
- d. Waist-hip ratio larger heart rate, BMI and types and principles of exercise (FITT)
- e. Methods of training – Continues, Interval, Circuit, Fartlek and Plyometric
Module 4: Dietary Requirement 12 hours
- a. Need of Energy, Carbohydrate and Protein
- b. Manipulation of energy balance to Induce weight loss and weight gain
- c. Competition nutrition – Before week and the day, on the day of competition and after the competition
Module 5: Wellness and Weight Management 12 hours
- a. Concept, meaning and Components of wellness
- b. Manipulation of energy balance to Induce weight loss and weight gain
- c. Methods of Weight Management
- d. Concept, types and causes of obesity and its management
References
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- Anne, R. (1995). Health & Social Care. UK : Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd.
- Bates M. (2008). Health Fitness Management (2nd Ed.) USA : Human Kinetics.
- Bean, Anita. (1999). Food For Fitness. London : A & C Block
- Beashel P., & Taylor, J. (1996). Advanced Studies in Physical Education and Sports. UK : Thomas Nelson & Son Ltd.
- Bouchard, C. M. & Robert, P.L. (1997). Genetics of Fitness and Physical Performance. USA : Human Kinetics.
- Bud, G.(1992). Physical Fitness, A Way of Life. USA : Macmillan Publishing co.
- Carbin, C.B., Ruth L. & Welk, G. (2000). Concepts of Physical Fitness. USA: WC Brown.
- Daryl, S.(1994). Introduction to Physical Education, Fitness and Sport. USA : Mayfield Publishing Co.
- Fink, H.H., Burgoon,L.A., & Mikesky, A.E. (2006). Practical Applications in Sports Nutrition. Canada : Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
- Giam, C.K. (1994). Sport Medicine Exercise and Fitness. Singapore : P.G. Medical Book.
- Gosselior, C. (1995). The Ultimate Guide to Fitness. London: Vermilion.
- Greenberg, J.S., Dintiman, G.B., & Oakes B.M. (1998). Physical Fitness and Wellness. USA : Library of Congress Cataloging-in- publication data.
- Halfield, F.C. (2001). Fitness : The Complete Guide. USA : International Sports Science Association.
- Hoeger, W.K., & Hoeger, S.A. (1999). Principles and Labs for Fitness and Wellness. USA : Englewood Morton.
- Lancaster S. & Teodoressu, R. (2008). Athletic Fitness for Kids. USA : Human Kinetics.
- Maud, J.R., & Foster, C. (1995). Physiology Assessment of Human Fitness. New Delhi.
- Muller, J. P.(2000). Health, Exercise and Fitness. Delhi : Sports.
- Pate R.R. & Hohn R.C. (1994). Health Fitness Through Physical Education. USA : Human Kinetics.
- Russell, R.P.(1994). Health and Fitness Through Physical Education. USA : Human Kinetics.
- Sharkey, B.J.(1990). Physiology of Fitness. USA : Human Kinetics Book.
- Uppal, A.K. (1992). Physical Fitness. New Delhi : Friends Publication.
- Werner, W.K.(1986). Lifetime Physical Fitness and Wellness. USA : Morton Publishing Co.
- Jackson, A.L., Morrow, J.R. (2004). Physical activity for health & fitness. IL:Human kinetics.
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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