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UGC NET Physical Education Subject - V Syllabus

Every chapter and topic of Subject - V examined in UGC NET Physical Education — 7 chapters, 16 topics and 13 sub-topics, plus 50 flashcards written against it.

7Chapters
16Topics
13Sub-topics
~15hEst. first pass
7%Of UGC NET Physical Education
50Flashcards

Subject - V syllabus — full chapter and topic list

Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics. This is the whole examinable outline for Subject - V in UGC NET Physical Education, not a summary of it.

  1. Development of Teacher Education for Physical Education in India

     3 topics
    • Comparative Study of Professional Preparation
    • Professional and Other Courses in Physical Education in India
    • Role of Government Agencies

  2. Qualities, Qualifications, and Responsibilities of Physical Education Personnel

     3 topics
    • Primary Education Level
    • Secondary Education Level
    • Higher Education Level

  3. Scope of Physical Education Personnel

     2 topics
    • Promotion of Health
    • Fitness and Wellness

  4. Recent Government Policies for Promoting Physical Education and Sports in India

     overview

    Examined as a single unit within Subject - V — no further topic split in the official outline.

  5. Hierarchy of Organizational Set-up in Physical Education

     3 topics
    • Schools Level
    • Colleges Level
    • University Level

  6. Role of Public & Private Sectors in Promoting Physical Education and Sports

     overview

    Examined as a single unit within Subject - V — no further topic split in the official outline.

  7. Curriculum Development

     5 topics
    • Concepts and Principles of Curriculum Planning
    • Subject Matter for Different Levels of Education
      • Primary Education
      • Secondary Education
      • Higher Education
    • Curriculum Design and Content
      • Importance
      • Selection and Classification of Subject Matter
      • Reference to Age, Sex, and Differently Abled Pupils
      • Integrated Programme for Boys and Girls
    • Teaching Aids
      • Time-table
      • Concepts
      • Credit System for Various Subject Courses - Theory and Practical
      • Impact of Technology in Physical Education and Sports
    • Curriculum Evaluation
      • Concepts and Purpose
      • Procedure and Appraisal

Subject - V flashcards for UGC NET Physical Education

18 of 50 cards from the Subject - V deck — real questions with worked answers.

  1. What is meant by 'professional preparation' in physical education?

    It is the organized, formal education and training process through which individuals acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies needed to become qualified teachers, coaches or leaders in physical education and allied fields.

  2. What is the purpose of a comparative study of professional preparation in physical education?

    To analyze and contrast the structure, curricula, entry standards, duration and certification of physical education teacher-training programs across different countries/systems in order to identify strengths, gaps and best practices for improvement.

  3. Name three common professional courses in physical education offered in India.

    Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.), Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.), and Certificate/Diploma in Physical Education (C.P.Ed./D.P.Ed.); higher levels include M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Physical Education.

  4. What is the standard duration of the B.P.Ed. program in India as per NCTE norms?

    Two years (four semesters), making it a professional degree program for prospective physical education teachers.

  5. Which national statutory body regulates physical education teacher-training courses (B.P.Ed./M.P.Ed.) in India?

    The National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE).

  6. List two 'other' (allied/non-degree) courses related to physical education available in India.

    Diploma in Yoga Education and Diploma in Sports Coaching/Coaching certificate courses (e.g., NIS coaching diplomas); also fitness instructor and sports management courses.

  7. Name two major government agencies responsible for promoting physical education and sports in India.

    The Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports; also the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE).

  8. What is the role of the Sports Authority of India (SAI)?

    To develop and promote sports in India by running talent-identification schemes, training centres, infrastructure, coaching programs and athlete support to broaden the base and achieve excellence.

  9. What is LNIPE and what is its role in professional preparation?

    Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, a deemed university at Gwalior that is a premier institution for training physical education teachers and professionals and conducting research in the field.

  10. State two major roles government agencies play in physical education in India.

    (1) Framing policy, providing funding, infrastructure and standards; (2) Conducting training, talent identification, coaching schemes and promoting mass participation/fitness.

  11. What are the three broad levels of education at which physical education curricula are organized in India?

    Primary education level, secondary education level, and higher (college/university) education level.

  12. What should be the chief emphasis of physical education at the primary education level?

    Fundamental movement skills, basic motor abilities, play and games, rhythmic activities and enjoyment, building a foundation for an active lifestyle rather than specialization.

  13. What is the chief emphasis of physical education at the secondary education level?

    Development and refinement of motor skills, introduction to specific sports and lead-up games, physical fitness, sportsmanship, leadership, and health/wellness knowledge.

  14. What is the focus of physical education at the higher (college/university) education level?

    Specialization, competitive sport, advanced fitness and conditioning, leadership, professional preparation, research, and lifelong health and wellness.

  15. Define 'health promotion' in the context of physical education.

    The process of enabling individuals to increase control over and improve their health through education, healthy behaviors, physical activity, and supportive environments.

  16. How does physical education contribute to the promotion of health?

    By developing physical fitness, teaching healthy habits, preventing lifestyle diseases, reducing obesity, improving mental well-being, and instilling lifelong active-living behaviors.

  17. Differentiate between 'fitness' and 'wellness'.

    Fitness is the body's capacity to perform physical activity efficiently (strength, endurance, flexibility, etc.); wellness is a broader, holistic state of well-being across physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual dimensions.

  18. List the components of health-related physical fitness.

    Cardiovascular (aerobic) endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition.

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Planning Subject - V for UGC NET Physical Education

Subject - V is about 7% of the UGC NET Physical Education syllabus by topic count — 16 of 235 topics, spread over 7 chapters. At roughly 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic, a first pass runs to about 15 hours.

The heaviest chapters are Curriculum Development (5 topics), Development of Teacher Education for Physical Education in India (3 topics), Qualities, Qualifications, and Responsibilities of Physical Education Personnel (3 topics) . Front-load those while your energy is high; the short chapters are better revision filler later.

Work top-down: read the chapter, then tick topics off individually rather than marking the whole chapter done. Sub-topics are where silent gaps hide.

Subject - V (UGC NET Physical Education) FAQ

What is in the UGC NET Physical Education Subject - V syllabus?

Subject - V is split into 7 chapters — Development of Teacher Education for Physical Education in India, Qualities, Qualifications, and Responsibilities of Physical Education Personnel, Scope of Physical Education Personnel, Recent Government Policies for Promoting Physical Education and Sports in India, Hierarchy of Organizational Set-up in Physical Education and Role of Public & Private Sectors in Promoting Physical Education and Sports, and 1 more, containing 16 topics and 13 sub-topics in total.

How is Subject - V structured in the UGC NET Physical Education syllabus?

7 chapters. Subject - V accounts for about 7% of the topics in the whole UGC NET Physical Education syllabus (16 of 235).

How long should I spend on Subject - V for UGC NET Physical Education?

Budget around 15 hours for a first pass through Subject - V — about 45 minutes per topic plus 12 minutes per sub-topic across its 16 topics. Add revision cycles on top.

Are there flashcards for UGC NET Physical Education Subject - V?

Yes — a 50-card Subject - V deck. Sample cards are printed on this page, and the full deck is free in the Examius app with spaced repetition scheduling.