Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) Foundations of Education Physical Education and Sports Syllabus - Mumbai University
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 Foundations of Education, Physical Education and Sports
Objectives
- To understand the relationship between Philosophy, Education and Physical Education.
- To acquaint the learner with the goals of education and Physical Education.
- To understand the contribution of Philosophers of Education and Physical Education.
- To acquaint the learner with History of Physical Education.
- To understand the modern development and social aspects of Physical Education.
Module 1: Philosophical Foundation 12 hours
- a. Meaning and Need of Philosophy in Physical Education
- b. Physical Education and traditional schools of Philosophy – Physical Education as Idealism, Naturalism and Pragmatism
- c. Curriculum – Putting Philosophy into action
- d. Physical Education and Social Philosophy and Philosophy of Education
Module 2: Historical Foundation 12 hours
- a. Meaning, Aim and Objectives of Physical Education
- b. History of Indian Physical Education
- c. History of ancient Olympic games
- d. Modern Olympic, Asian Games and Common Wealth Games
Module 3: Commission, Awards, Sports Policies and Contribution 12 hours
- a. Commissions – Dr. Kunzaru commission, Kothari commission
- b. Awards and trophies of sports at various level – Shiv Chhatrapati Award, Arjun Award, Dadoji Konddev Award, Dronacharya Award, Eklavya, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Puraskar Trophis – Ranji Trophy, Santosh Trophy, Agakhan Gold Cup and Devis Cup
- c. Various current, schemes and sports policies of State and Central Government pertaining to Physical Education and Sports
- d. Contribution of LNIPE, YMCA, NSNIS and SAI in promoting Physical Education and Sports
Module 4: Sociological Foundation 12 hours
- a. Meaning, Nature and Scope of sociology in Physical Education and Sports
- b. Factors affecting social change through Physical Education.
- c. Relationship of sports with culture
- d. Components and Importance of Philosophy in Physical Education
Module 5: Role of Teaching in Society 12 hours
- a. Professional ethics
- b. Ethics and values related to sports, Sportsman Spirit
- c. Role of teacher in changing society through Physical Education and Sports
- d. Values and Principles of Philosophy
References
- Adams, William.C – Foundation of Physical Education Exercises and Sports Sciences, Lea and Febigor, Philadelphia, 1991.
- Bhatia, K.K. & Narang, C.L. – Philosophical & Sociological Bases of Education, Prakash Bros., Ludhiana, 1984.
- Bokil, V.P. – Foundation of Education, Pune University, Pune, 1970
- Bucher, C.A. & West, D.A. : Foundations of physical education & sports (10th Ed.), st. Louis, Times mirror / Mosby college publishing, 1987.
- Dash, B.N. – Principles of Education, Neelkamal publication, Hyderabad, 2003.
- Pandey, R.S. Philosophical & Sociological Foundation of Education, Vinod Pustak Mandir, Agra, 1991.
- Kamlesh, M.L. – Sociological Foundation of Physical Education, Metropolitan Book co. Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, 2002
- Wellman and Cowell – Philosophy and Principles of Physical Education, Suyog Prakashan, Amravati
- Dr. Kamlesh M.L. Principles and History of Physical Education and Sports, Friends Publication (India) New Delhi, 2004
- Dr. Kamlesh M.L. Physical Education facts and foundations, P.B. Publication (Pvt.) Haryana, 1988
- Dr. Kamlesh M.L. Principles and History of Physical Education, Prakash Brothers Educational Publication, Ludhiana, 1987
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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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