B.P.Ed

B.P.Ed or Bachelor of Physical Education

Are you a sports lover or a physical fitness freak thinking of building a career in same? If yes, you have landed at the right place. Physical Education is a field that helps you stick around the fitness of your body by promoting the importance of exercise and nutrition.
BPEd (Bachelor of Physical Education) is an undergraduate degree course which deals with the techniques that are useful to maintain the fitness of human body. The course is typically of three to four years duration. However, some universities also offer one or two-year duration BPEd course. BPEd can be pursued as a full-time or part-time course.
Candidates having a deep passion for sports and related activities are the right pick for Bachelor of Physical Education course. A degree in BPEd can lead candidates to a variety of career options starting from being a part of the chosen sport to being a physical fitness trainer.
Know what all a BPEd course entails in terms of the job opportunities, admission criteria, course curriculum, and more below.


B.P.Ed Eligibility



Depending on the duration of the course as well as the policy of a university/ college, the eligibility criteria for BPEd varies. Given below is a generic BPEd eligibility criteria for 3-4 year as well as 1-2 year duration Bachelor of Physical Education course.

3-4 Year Duration BPEd Eligibility Criteria
  • Candidates should clear Class XII in any stream from a recognised board
  • Candidates should clear Class XII in any stream from a recognised board
  • Preference at the time of admissions is given to candidates who have played some sport at school level or had physical education subject in Class XII
  • Candidates should be minimum 17 or more years in age
  • 1-2 Year Duration BPEd Eligibility Criteria
  • Candidates should clear graduation from a recognised university/ college with a minimum percentage (usually 50% - 60%)
  • Preference for admission is given to candidates who have studied Physical Education during graduation or have played sports at college level
  • Candidates should be 19 – 25 years in age
  • Both men and women are eligible for the course. However, in some institutes married women are not eligible for the course