Physical Educators (PE) specialize in the instruction and guidance within the subjects of physical health, development, proper nutrition and sports participation. PEs work with students of all ages and educate them in health science topics. A Physical Educator motivate children to be physically active, and take the role of the physical activity director for the school.
Personal Competencies
You like to teach or train
You like working outdoors
You are interested in physical activities or sports
You have strong communication skills
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed.)
OR
Complete Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) followed by Master’s degree in Physical Education (M.P.Ed.)
OR
Complete a Diploma in Physical Education (D.PEd)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Physical Education. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. Aligarh Muslim University, UP 2. Jadavpur University, Kolkata 3. BHU Varanasi, UP 4. Government Physical Education College for Women, West Bengal 5. Government College of Physical Education, Odisha 6. Government College of Physical Education, Punjab 7. Government College of Physical Education, Telangana 8. Government College of Physical Education, Jammu and Kashmir
Private Institutes (Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying) 1. SRM University Chennai - SRM Institute of Science and Technology 2. Ghosh College of Physical Education, Kolkata, West Bengal 3. YMCA College of Physical Education, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 4. Khalsa College of Physical Education, Amritsar, Punjab 5. Noida College of Physical Education, Uttar Pradesh 6. Basaveshwara College of Physical Education, Bagalkote, Karnataka 7. Amity University, Noida 8. Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University), Haridwar
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 15,000 - 30,000*.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARHSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes* • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Schools and Colleges, Sports Clubs, Fitness Centres, Online Health Coaching
Work Environment: It is not a desk job. Institutions usually work for 5 to 6 days a week and 6 to 7 hours a day. This may vary from institution to institution. Shift system may be available.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Expected Growth Path
Athlete → Physical Training Instructor/Physical Education Teacher → Sports Team Coach
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Physical Educator ranges between INR 9,000 - 35,000* and more per month.
Source: bit.ly/3j6niH2 *These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Boban Chacko is the Head of Physical Education department at JSS International School, Dubai. He is one among the first Indians in the UAE to be conferred with the Dr. GP Gautham National Award for the Best Physical Education Teacher. Chacko's specialities include athletics, football and badminton. He completed his Masters in Economics at the SD College in Alappuzha Kerala and completed his physical education training from Kannur University.*
Physical Educator
NCS Code: 3423.0200 | ED0071. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed.)
OR
Complete Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) followed by Master’s degree in Physical Education (M.P.Ed.)
OR
Complete a Diploma in Physical Education (D.PEd)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Physical Education.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. Aligarh Muslim University, UP
2. Jadavpur University, Kolkata
3. BHU Varanasi, UP
4. Government Physical Education College for Women, West Bengal
5. Government College of Physical Education, Odisha
6. Government College of Physical Education, Punjab
7. Government College of Physical Education, Telangana
8. Government College of Physical Education, Jammu and Kashmir
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. SRM University Chennai - SRM Institute of Science and Technology
2. Ghosh College of Physical Education, Kolkata, West Bengal
3. YMCA College of Physical Education, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
4. Khalsa College of Physical Education, Amritsar, Punjab
5. Noida College of Physical Education, Uttar Pradesh
6. Basaveshwara College of Physical Education, Bagalkote, Karnataka
7. Amity University, Noida
8. Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University), Haridwar
Information on the institute rankings can be found at https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 15,000 - 30,000*.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
SCHOLARHSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Schools and Colleges, Sports Clubs, Fitness Centres, Online Health Coaching
Work Environment: It is not a desk job. Institutions usually work for 5 to 6 days a week and 6 to 7 hours a day. This may vary from institution to institution. Shift system may be available.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Athlete → Physical Training Instructor/Physical Education Teacher → Sports Team Coach
The approx. salary of a Physical Educator ranges between INR 9,000 - 35,000* and more per month.
Source: bit.ly/3j6niH2
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Boban Chacko is the Head of Physical Education department at JSS International School, Dubai. He is one among the first Indians in the UAE to be conferred with the Dr. GP Gautham National Award for the Best Physical Education Teacher. Chacko's specialities include athletics, football and badminton. He completed his Masters in Economics at the SD College in Alappuzha Kerala and completed his physical education training from Kannur University.*
Source: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/article/dubai-based-physical-education-teacher-wins-top-indian-award
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains.
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