M.Phil. (Physical Education)
Master of Philosophy in Physical Education
Duration: 2 Years
Level: M.Phil
Type: Degree
Eligibility: Post Graduation
M.Phil. Physical Education or Master of Philosophy in Physical Education is a post-graduation Physical Education course. Physical education or gymnastics is a course taken during primary and secondary education that encourages psychomotor learning in a play or movement exploration setting. The M.Phil. (Physical Education) is designed to provide specialized in-depth knowledge of the entire spectrum of physical education and sports. The duration of the M.Phil. in Physical Education shall be two academic year but it differentiates from institutions to institutions in India. The Minimum period to complete the M.Phil. in Physical Education is one academic year. Other things to be done by the candidates is expected to put in attendance in scheduled classes, seminars, practical and tutorials, however, leave may be sanctioned because illness, injury or other similar reasons. Each candidate will be required to attend and participate in at least two seminars and deliberate at least one seminar pertaining to his dissertation. Irregular attendance and or unsatisfactory performance at the seminars or tutorials shall disqualify the M.Phil. students, from further studies on the recommendation of the M.Phil. committee.
M.Phil. Physical Education Eligibility
Candidates for admission to the Master of Philosophy (Physical Education) must have a Master’s degree in Physical Education.
Students will be admitted based on entrance test. The reservation of seats for admission to M.Phil. courses shall be as per state government rules.
M.Phil. Physical Education Syllabus
Syllabus of Physical Education as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.
| Sem. I (Theory) | |
| Sr. No. | Subjects of Study |
| Compulsory Papers | |
| 1 | Research Methods in Physical Education |
| 2 | Advanced Statistics |
| Sem. II (Part I) Theory | |
| Compulsory Papers | |
| 1 | Evaluation Techniques in Physical Education |
| Specialization Areas (Optional Papers – Any One) | |
| 1 | Sports Biomechanics |
| 2 | Sports Psychology |
| 3 | Sports Management |
| Sem. II (Part II) Dissertation | |
| 1 | Every candidate shall be required to submit a dissertation. The problem selected for dissertation shall ordinarily be from the area of specialization. |
| 2 | The proposal of the research problem for the dissertation should be presented at a colloquium in the beginning of the first semester. Three copies of the proposal in the standard format should be submitted by the candidate before the colloquium. |
| 3 | This proposal should indicate the nature and significance of the research problem, review of related literature, sources of data, experimental design, methodology etc. |
| 4 | Three copies of completed dissertation, along with three copies of abstracts and one soft copy on CD shall be submitted before the end of second semester. Candidates will be required to submit their dissertation before the end of the second semester i.e. in the month of April or as notified by the department. |
M.Phil. Physical Education Colleges
Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Sirsa
Gujarat Vidypeeth, Ahmedabad
Lovely Professional University – LPU, Jalandhar
M.Phil. Physical Education Course Suitability
Those who have completed their Masters’ degree in physical education can go for the higher one.
Second, those who have skills like research, analyse and evaluate health and health-related issues from a multidisciplinary standpoint also are good match for it.
Third, who have presentation and oral communication skills, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, effective problem-solving skills, time management and planning skills also are good match.
Students should be of the mind that they value physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and social interaction.
How is M.Phil. Physical Education Course Beneficial?
Apart from becoming a player, those who have a passion for sports career can also work as team manager/sports manager, athletic trainer, sports journalist, and photographer.
Second, sports persons who are retiring from active play can also look forward to satisfying jobs in assignments such as umpires and referees.
Third, in India the Spas and yoga centres have grown like mushroom in most of the urban, suburban and semi-urban areas. Here the candidates can get employment in many forms.
After successful completion of the course, they can also become a physical education instructor, coach, umpire/referee, sport and leisure club manager, sports photojournalist, sports journalist and sports administrator.
M.Phil. Physical Education Employment Areas
Colleges & Universities
Physiotherapy Centres
Sports Complexes
Gyms
Yaga Centres
M.Phil. Physical Education Job Types
Physical Education Teacher
Female Physiotherapist
Sports Person
Physical Education Trainer
Home Tutor
Coach
Fitness Instructor
Commentator
Advance Course in M.Phil. Physical Education
Ph.D. (Physical Education)
After completing M.Phil. (Physical Education) you can become:
Physical Trainer