“The Physical act gives our schools the flexibility they need to give physical education the attention it deserves in promoting our children’s well-being” ~Marcia Fudge Physical education teachers, also called P.E. teachers, are educators who instruct students in health, fitness and sports. They may work in public or private schools, instructing students in grades K-12. Physical education teachers are responsible for the education of primary and secondary school students in physical activity and psychomotor learning.
Level | Under-Graduate |
Duration | 3-4 years (Eligibility: 10+2), 1-2 years (Eligibility: Graduation) |
Eligibility | 10+2 (any discipline) with 50% marks, Graduation with 40% to 50% marks and having sports, participation/achievement at National/State/District/Inter-Zonal/Inter University/Inter-college level, Graduation in Physical Education/BPE with 40% to 50% marks, Graduation with NCC 'C' Certificate/Physical Education as an elective or compulsory subject with 45% to 50% marks, Every college have specific age requirements for admission, In some institutes, married women are not eligible for admission to this course. |
Entrance Exam | Every institution/college has its own criteria of entrance examination. It may include a combination of the below parameters: Written Test, Interview, Physical Fitness Test, Sports Proficiency/Achievements, Playing Ability Test, Medical Examination, Some colleges take direct admissions on merit basis. |
Specialization | -- |
Average Course Fee | ₹20,000 to ₹2,00,000 |
Mode | Regular |
Goal | Physical Education Teacher, Coach, Sports Instructor, Higher Education |