UGC NET Physical Education Subject - X Syllabus

Subject - X syllabus — full chapter and topic list

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

1. 1

   Management

   3 topics

   • Management Principles and Theories
   • Scope of Management in Physical Education and Sports
   • Guiding Principles for Organizing Physical Education & Sports Programmes in Institutions
2. 2

   Personnel Management

   3 topics

   • Objectives and Principles
   • Self-Appraisal, Communication Skills, and Time Management
   • Essential Skills of Administration
3. 3

   Financial Management

   3 topics

   • Objectives, Purposes, Principles, and Scope
   • Planning and Preparation of Budget
   • Mechanics of Purchase and Auditing
4. 4

   Supervision

   3 topics

   • Objectives, Principles, and Importance of Supervision
   • Techniques of Supervision
   • Duties and Responsibilities of a Supervisor
5. 5

   Facility Management

   3 topics

   • Planning, Procuring, and Maintenance of Facilities - Indoor and Outdoor Facilities
   • Planning and Management of Sports Infrastructure
   • Management of Records
6. 6

   Role of Sports Manager

   3 topics

   • Interpersonal, Informational, and Decision Making
   • Managerial Skills - Technical, Human, and Conceptual
   • Qualities and Qualification of Sports Manager
7. 7

   Event Management

   1 topic

   • Principles, Planning, Check List, Rehearsal, Itinerary, Execution, Reporting, and Follow-up Procedures of an Event
8. 8

   Public Relation

   2 topics

   • Principles of Public Relations in Physical Education and Sports
   • Mass Media - Communication and Publicity, Qualifications of Public Relation Officer

Subject - X flashcards for UGC NET Physical Education

24 of 50 cards from the Subject - X deck — real questions with worked answers.

1. Define 'management' in the context of physical education and sports administration.

   Management is the process of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling human and material resources to achieve the objectives of a physical education or sports programme efficiently and effectively.

2. Name the five basic functions of management (the POSDC framework).

   Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, and Controlling.

3. Who proposed the 14 Principles of Management, and name any four of them.

   Henri Fayol proposed the 14 Principles. Examples: Division of Work, Authority and Responsibility, Discipline, Unity of Command, Unity of Direction, Scalar Chain, and Esprit de Corps.

4. What is the principle of 'Unity of Command' in management?

   Each employee should receive orders and be accountable to one and only one superior, avoiding conflicting instructions.

5. Differentiate 'Unity of Command' from 'Unity of Direction'.

   Unity of Command means one subordinate has only one boss; Unity of Direction means one head and one plan for a group of activities having the same objective.

6. What is Scientific Management and who is regarded as its father?

   Scientific Management is the application of scientific methods (work study, time-and-motion study, standardization) to improve labour productivity. Frederick W. Taylor is regarded as its father.

7. List the three managerial skills identified by Robert Katz.

   Technical skills, Human (interpersonal) skills, and Conceptual skills.

8. Which managerial skill (per Katz) is most important at top/upper levels of management?

   Conceptual skill — the ability to see the organization as a whole and understand how parts interrelate.

9. Which managerial skill is most important at lower/supervisory levels of management?

   Technical skill — knowledge of and proficiency in specific tasks and methods.

10. Define 'Human skill' as a managerial skill.

    Human (interpersonal) skill is the ability to work with, understand, motivate, and communicate with people both individually and in groups; it is important at all management levels.

11. What are Henry Mintzberg's three categories of managerial roles?

    Interpersonal roles, Informational roles, and Decisional (Decision-making) roles.

12. Name the three interpersonal roles in Mintzberg's framework.

    Figurehead, Leader, and Liaison.

13. Name the three informational roles in Mintzberg's framework.

    Monitor, Disseminator, and Spokesperson.

14. Name the four decisional roles in Mintzberg's framework.

    Entrepreneur, Disturbance Handler, Resource Allocator, and Negotiator.

15. What is the scope of management in physical education and sports?

    It covers programme planning, organizing competitions, facility and equipment management, budget and finance, personnel management, public relations, supervision, record keeping, and evaluation of physical education and sports activities.

16. State four guiding principles for organizing physical education and sports programmes in institutions.

    The programme should meet the needs/interests of all students, be based on sound educational objectives, provide for individual differences, ensure safety, allow maximum participation, and use available resources optimally.

17. What are the main objectives of sports administration/organization?

    To achieve programme goals efficiently, ensure maximum participation, optimum use of resources, smooth conduct of activities, proper supervision, and continuous improvement through evaluation.

18. Define 'self-appraisal' in the context of an administrator.

    Self-appraisal is the systematic process by which an administrator evaluates his/her own performance, strengths, weaknesses, and achievements against set objectives to improve effectiveness.

19. What is meant by 'communication skills' for an administrator, and name the two broad types of communication.

    Communication skills are the ability to send and receive information clearly. The two broad types are verbal (oral and written) and non-verbal communication.

20. List the essential elements of the communication process.

    Sender, Message, Encoding, Channel/Medium, Receiver, Decoding, and Feedback (with Noise as a barrier).

21. Define 'time management' and state its core aim for an administrator.

    Time management is the process of planning and exercising conscious control over time spent on activities to increase efficiency and productivity; its aim is to accomplish more in less time by prioritizing tasks.

22. In the Eisenhower (time-management) matrix, which quadrant of tasks should be done first?

    Tasks that are both Urgent and Important (Quadrant I) should be done first.

23. List the essential skills of administration.

    Technical, human, and conceptual skills, plus planning, organizing, decision-making, communication, leadership, time management, and problem-solving skills.

24. Define a 'budget' in physical education and sports administration.

    A budget is an estimate of anticipated income and expenditure for a specified future period (usually one year), serving as a financial plan to guide spending.

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