What is Physical Education?

Students who take physical education classes in school can concentrate on developing their physical health and participating in various physical activities. Sports like basketball, soccer, and swimming are among the outdoor games that are a part of physical education. Students who enroll in physical education courses learn about the many facets of the body, fitness, and health, emphasising motions, exercises, diet, and other topics.

Following high school, popular physical education programs include the Diploma in Physical Education, BPEd, BA PEd, and others. Following graduation, students can pursue various physical education degrees, including MPEd, MA PEd, and MSc PEd. Physical education master's degree completion can lead to a Ph.D. in PEd. The students' performance in entrance tests or the marks received in prior qualifying exams determines admission to various Physical Education colleges in India.

Fitness and physical well-being are among the most significant issues facing the globe nowadays. Getting good grades in physical education opens up many doors for employment in sports, fitness centers, sports product manufacturing, sports journalism, and other fields. A physical education specialist may make between INR 2,50,000 and INR 6,00,000 a year.

Physical Education Definition:

Education about the growth and maintenance of the body, from basic callisthenic exercises to a course of study offering instruction in gymnastics, hygiene, and the conduct and administration of sports.

Popular Physical Education Courses

In India, courses in physical education are available at several levels, including certificate, diploma, postgraduate diploma, undergraduate, master's, and doctoral. Candidates who fulfill the prerequisites regarding education and physical fitness may choose to follow any of the courses. Physical Education degrees that are in high demand include the Diploma in PEd, BA PEd, BPEd, MPEd, and others. The parts that follow go over different physical education programs offered in India. 

See the table below for a list of physical education diploma and postgraduate diploma programs.

Course Name	Average Course Fees
Diploma in Physical Education	INR 3,000 - 7,000
Postgraduate Diploma in Adapted Physical Education	INR 5,0000 - 20,000
Postgraduate Diploma in Movement Education	INR 10,000 - 40,000
Postgraduate Diploma in Physical Science	No information is available
Postgraduate Diploma in Fitness Management (PGDFM)	INR 71,800

Undergraduate Physical Education Courses

After graduating from high school, one can pursue undergraduate studies in physical education. Undergraduate physical education courses last three years, and the cost varies from INR 1,000 to INR 1,00,000. Government colleges charge significantly less for undergraduate courses than private colleges. View the list of undergraduate physical education courses and their associated costs.

Course Name	Average Annual Fees
BA in Physical Education	INR 1,500 - 1,00,000
BPEd in Physical Education	INR 1,800 - 1,00,000
BSc in Physical Education	INR 1,000 - 1,81,000

Postgraduate Physical Education Courses

After earning a degree in a related field, one can pursue postgraduate courses in physical education. This lists physical education master's degree programs and their associated costs.

Course Name	Average Annual Fees
MPEd in Physical Education	INR 4,500 - 2,10,000
MA in Physical Education	INR 1,300 - 60,000
MSc Physical Education	Up to INR 1,00,000

Best Universities for Physical Education

Here is a list of the top physical education colleges in India along with their fees. 

Name of the College	Annual Course Fees	QS Ranking
Delhi University	NA	407
MG University	INR 3,000 - 35,000	No information is provided
LPU, Jalandhar	INR 60,000 - 70,000	251-300
BHU	INR 1,000 - 6,500	1001-1200
Panjab University	INR 11,500 - 21,500	1001-1200
AMU	INR 97,000 - 2,07,000	1001-1200
SSPU Pune	NA	541-550
Mumbai University	INR 6,500 - 16,500	751
Amity University, Noida	INR 80,000 - 1,20,000	1001-1200
Chandigarh University	INR 67,000	771-780