The Syllabus for B. P. Ed. two years programme offered by Department of Distance Education of Punjabi University, Patiala is as follows:

Semester - I
Theory Courses

CC-101 HISTORY, PRINCIPLES AND FOUNDATION OF PHYSICALEDUCATION



Unit 1: Introduction
o Meaning, Definition and Scope of Physical Education

o Aims and Objective of Physical Education

o Importance of Physical Education in present era.

o Misconceptions about Physical Education.

o Relationship of Physical Education with General Education.
o Physical Education as an Art and Science.
Unit- 2 Historical Development of Physical Education in India
o Indus Valley Civilization Period. (3250 BC - 2500 BC)

o Vedic Period (2500 BC - 600 BC)

o Early Hindu Period (600 BC - 320 AD) and Later Hindu Period (320 AD - 1000 AD)

o Medieval Period (1000 AD - 1757 AD)
o British Period (Before 1947)

o Physical Education in India (After 1947)

o Contribution of Akhadas and Vyayamshals

o Y.M.C.A. and its contributions.
Unit- 3- Foundation of Physical Education
o Philosophical foundation:

o Idealism, Pragmatism, Naturalism, Realism, Humanism, Existentialism and Indian

Philosophy and Culture.
o Fitness and wellness movement in the contemporary perspectives

o Sports for all and its role in the maintenance and promotion of fitness.
Unit-4- Principles of Physical Education
o Biological

§ Growth and development

§ Age and gender characteristics

§ Body Types

§ Anthropometric differences
o Psychological

§ Learning types, learning curve

§ Laws and principles of learning

§ Attitude, interest, cognition, emotions and sentiments

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