DEPARTMENT OF
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY
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DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY
ABOUT JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY
Jadavpur University born in 1955 has a short but glorious history. Having its origin from National Council of Education, Bengal, it has a chequered career where in the concept of indigenous system of education free from the clutches of British rulers and serving the interest of local people took shape and ultimately through various stages culminated in the development of the present University in 1955. NACC has accreditated Jadavpur University with grade and has identified as one of the five Universities of the country as a centre of potential for excellence.
About the Department
Department of Physical Education is a constituent unit of Jadavpur University. It is the one of the academic departments under the faculty of Arts. This Department was previously a unit of Jadavpur Vidyapith College of Education, run by NCE, Bengal, which started offering B.P.Ed program from the year 1975 at the request of the Director of Public Instruction, West-Bengal when Physical Education was made a compulsory examination subject. Thereafter in 1990, Jadavpur University has taken over the Physical Education Unit of Jadavpur Vidyapith College of Education and has made a full-fledged department of Physical Education under the Faculty of Arts.
The teacher education programme is controlled by the National Council of Teachers Education (NCTE) as the parent body. All the teachers education programmes should be recognised by the Parent Body (NCTE) like other teachers education programmes in India. Jadavpur University is presently recognised with its two courses of two years duration B.P.Ed. and M.P.Ed. And these two courses have already been recognised by NCTE, with an annual intake of 50 and 40 respectively.
National Council For Technical Education (NCTE) link: https://ncte.gov.in the website of the said council.
Vision
To produce and give the nation future physical educators with qualities of intellectual competence, committed, character, diligence, discipline, dynamic, versatility and entrepreneurship.
Mission
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To undertake a journey towards excellence in teacher education in the field of Physical Education through research, innovative practice with deeper emphasis on pedagogical skills and optimum use of available recourses.
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To strive towards excellence of the would be Physical Educators by responding to changing needs and expectation of the society by imparting required skills and value based education.
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To prepare future Physical Education teachers by inculcating values such as dignity of labour, equality of genders, protection of environment, respect for tradition and cultural heritage.
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To orient the pupil teachers with the latest technology bared teaching methodology for promotion of creative excellence.
Courses Available
Bachelors of Physical Education
Duration- 2 Years
Jadavpur University
The Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) course in India is a two-year undergraduate program that requires the eligibility of Graduation and equips students with the knowledge and skills to become physical education teachers, sports coaches, fitness instructors, and other related professionals. Physical Education is a field that helps you stick around the fitness of your body by promoting the importance of exercise and nutrition.
Masters of Physical Education
Duration- 2 Years
Jadavpur Umiversity
Master of Physical Education is a 2-year duration postgraduate course in Physical Education. It is a domain concerned with sports and health-related activities and deals with subjects such as sports science, sports psychology, sports research methodology, sports medicine, exercise physiology, etc. The postgraduate course in Physical Education acquaints students various career paths in the sports and fitness industry. Some examples are Physical Education Teacher (at various levels), Sports Coach, Fitness Trainer, Sports Administrator, Researcher in Sports Science, etc.
Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga
Duration - 1 Years
jadavpur University
Yoga is an ancient holistic wisdom of India and a practical science which signifies a harmonious integration at all levels of human existence. The essence of yoga is first available in Vedic literatures.The aim of this course is to impart knowledge of classical Indian traditional yoga and to provide scientific knowledge of yoga and to prepare qualified yoga professionals for the world society.
Doctor of Philosophy
Jadavpur University
PhD Physical Education is a research-based doctorate course that involves deep research in advanced Physical Education topics like Biomechanics, Sports Nutrition, Management in Physical Education, Technology in Physical Education, etc. The minimum duration of the course is 3 years, but it can be extended to 5 years. The main aim of the course is to understand and discover new techniques involved in physical education, their advantages and disadvantages.