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UGC NET Physical Education Syllabus

UGC-National Education Testing Exam. The full UGC NET Physical Education syllabus: 11 subjects, 68 chapters, 235 topics and 201 sub-topics, with 575 flashcards written against it.

11Subjects
68Chapters
235Topics
201Sub-topics
575Flashcards

UGC NET Physical Education subjects

UGC NET Physical Education has 11 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

General Paper 1

10 chapters · 52 topics · 58 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Teaching · 4 topics
  2. Research Aptitude · 6 topics
  3. Comprehension · 1 topic
  4. Communication · 4 topics
  5. Mathematical Reasoning and Aptitude · 3 topics
  6. Logical Reasoning · 7 topics
  7. Data Interpretation · 4 topics
  8. ICT: General abbreviations and terminology · 3 topics
  9. People, Development and Environment · 14 topics
  10. Higher Education System · 6 topics

Subject -I

9 chapters · 39 topics · 1 sub-topic · 52 flashcards

  1. Physical Education and Adapted Physical Education · 1 topic
  2. Philosophies of Education as Applied to Physical Education
  3. Development of Physical Education in Different Countries · 11 topics
  4. Recreation · 7 topics
  5. Wellness · 4 topics
  6. Teaching Aptitude · 5 topics
  7. Social Aspects of Sports · 5 topics
  8. Games and Sports Events · 3 topics
  9. Structure and Functions of Sports Governing Bodies · 3 topics

Subject -II

1 chapter · 13 topics · 16 sub-topics · 55 flashcards

  1. Exercise Physiology · 13 topics

Kinesiology and Biomechanics

9 chapters · 18 topics · 2 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Modern Trends in Biomechanics · 2 topics
  2. Muscle Attachments and Actions · 1 topic
  3. Motion Laws and Applications · 2 topics
  4. Kinematics and Kinetics · 4 topics
  5. Friction, Spin, Impact, and Elasticity · 3 topics
  6. Air and Water Dynamics · 2 topics
  7. Mechanical Advantage and Levers · 1 topic
  8. Posture and Corrective Exercises · 1 topic
  9. Kinesiological, Muscular, and Mechanical Analyses · 2 topics

Sports Psychology

11 chapters · 17 topics · 63 flashcards

  1. Importance of Sports Psychology in Physical Education and Sports
  2. Motivation in Sports · 3 topics
  3. Psychological Factors Affecting Sports Performance · 8 topics
  4. Personality · 2 topics
  5. Group Dynamics, Group Cohesion, and Leadership in Sports
  6. Cognitive Process in Sports · 2 topics
  7. Principles of Motor Skill Learning
  8. Transfer of Training in Sports · 2 topics
  9. Long and Short Term Psychological Preparation for Performance/Competition
  10. Psychological Skill Training for Activation and Relaxation
  11. Spectators and Sports Performance

Subject - V

7 chapters · 16 topics · 13 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Development of Teacher Education for Physical Education in India · 3 topics
  2. Qualities, Qualifications, and Responsibilities of Physical Education Personnel · 3 topics
  3. Scope of Physical Education Personnel · 2 topics
  4. Recent Government Policies for Promoting Physical Education and Sports in India
  5. Hierarchy of Organizational Set-up in Physical Education · 3 topics
  6. Role of Public & Private Sectors in Promoting Physical Education and Sports
  7. Curriculum Development · 5 topics

Subject -VI

10 chapters · 18 topics · 18 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Health · 4 topics
  2. Community Health Programme · 2 topics
  3. School Health Programme and Personal Hygiene
  4. Communicable Diseases · 1 topic
  5. Psychosomatic Disorders and Sedentary Lifestyle Diseases · 1 topic
  6. Obesity Related Health Problems · 1 topic
  7. First-Aid · 2 topics
  8. Pollution · 3 topics
  9. Nutrition · 3 topics
  10. Effects of Smoking, Alcohol, & Drugs on Health · 1 topic

Subject - VII

1 chapter · 14 topics · 37 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Sports Training · 14 topics

Physical Education - Class VIII

1 chapter · 15 topics · 19 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Research in Physical Education · 15 topics

Subject - IX

1 chapter · 12 topics · 37 sub-topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Test, Measurement, and Evaluation · 12 topics

Subject - X

8 chapters · 21 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Management · 3 topics
  2. Personnel Management · 3 topics
  3. Financial Management · 3 topics
  4. Supervision · 3 topics
  5. Facility Management · 3 topics
  6. Role of Sports Manager · 3 topics
  7. Event Management · 1 topic
  8. Public Relation · 2 topics

UGC NET Physical Education flashcards

575 question-and-answer cards across 11 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

UGC NET Physical Education syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the UGC NET Physical Education syllabus?

UGC NET Physical Education covers 11 subjects: General Paper 1, Subject -I, Subject -II, Kinesiology and Biomechanics, Sports Psychology, Subject - V, Subject -VI, Subject - VII, Physical Education - Class VIII, Subject - IX and Subject - X.

How many chapters and topics are in the UGC NET Physical Education syllabus?

68 chapters and 235 topics, broken down further into 201 sub-topics, across 11 subjects. General Paper 1 is the largest subject, with 52 topics in 10 chapters.

Are there UGC NET Physical Education flashcards?

Yes — 575 question-and-answer flashcards in 11 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.