DIPLOMA IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION SYLLABUS

Course Name: Diploma in Physical Education

Duration: 1 Year
Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent

DETAILED SYLLABUS

Semester I Semester II

History and Principles of Physical Information Technology in Physical

Education Education
Basic Anatomy and Physiology Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation
Yoga Education Organisation and Administration of
Physical
Health Education and Environmental Test and Measurement in Physical
Studies Education
Adapted Physical Education and Corrective Nutrition and Naturopathy
Exercises
 SEMESTER I
PAPER 1: HISTORY AND PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
CONTENT:

Unit 1: Meaning and Definition of Education and Physical Education, Aim and Objectives
of Physical Education, Role of Physical Education in General Education.
Unit 2: Historical Development of physical education in India: Pre and post Independent
India in world (Greece, Germany)
Unit 3: Policies, Schemes, Awards: Bharat Ratna, Padmasri, Padmabhushan,
Padma vibhushan, Arjuna, Dronacharya, Rajiv Khel Ratna, Ekalavya, Jhansi
Laxmibai, Abhimanya,, Trophies/ Cups in Physical Education and Sports at
State/National level.
Unit 4: Institutes bodies for Physical Education and Sports in India (YMCA, LNUPE, SAI,
NSNIS, IOA, AIU, SGFI, CABPE, PYKKA, RGKA, SAAP, Physical Education &
Sports Universities)

Suggested Readings:
1. Nixon, E.E. & Cozen, F.W. An Introduction to Physical Education,
Philadelphia. W.B. Saunders Co. 1969.
2. Obertuffer; Delbert Physical Education. New York, Harper & Brothers Publisher,
1970.
3. Sharman, J.R. Introduction to Physical Education, New York, A.S. Barnes & Co.
1964.
4. William J.F. The Principles of Physical Education, Philadelphia, W.B. Saunders
Co 1964.
5. Deshpande, S.H. Physical Education in Ancient India. Amravati, Degree College
of Physical Education 2014
6. M.L. Kamalesh, Principle and History of Physical Education & Sports, Friends
publications, Delhi
PAPER 2: BASIC ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
CONTENT:
Unit 1: Meaning, Definition and importance of Anatomy and Physiology Cell- Definition
and importance, structure and functions of cell.
Unit 2: Skeletal System- Bones, in Axial and Appendicular skeleton, structure, functions and
types of bones – types of joints – structural and functional classification,
movements around joints, effects of exercise on skeletal system. Muscular System-
structural and functional classification of muscles, characteristics of muscles, fatigue
and performance, palpated muscles around shoulder, elbow, hip and knee joint,
Effects of Exercise on muscular system.

Unit 3: Digestive system- Structure of digestive system, process of digestion, effects of

exercise on digestive system. Respiratory system: Structure of human respiratory
system, mechanism of respiration, oxygen debt and second wind, effects of exercise
on respiratory system. Circulatory System: Composition and functions of blood,
structure and functions of human heart, effects of exercise on circulatory system.
Unit 4: Excretory system- Structure and functions of skin and kidneys, effects of exercise
on Excretory system. Nervous system: Structure and functions of human brain and
spinal cord.

Suggested Readings:
1. Karpovich. Peter V. Physiology of Muscular Activity London. W.B. Saunders Co. 1059.
2. Morehouse, L.E. & Miller, J. Physiology of Exercise St. Louis The C.V. Mosby Co.
1967.
3. Lamb, G.S. Essentials of Exercise Physiology. Delhi, Surjeet Publication, 1982
PAPER 3: YOGA EDUCATION
CONTENT:

Unit 1: Meaning, Definition, Importance of Yoga. Streams of Yoga- Karma Yoga, Raja
Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bakti Yoga, Hatha yoga and their values; Development of Yoga in
India
Unit 2: Effects of yogasanas on various systems of the body- Muscular system, respiratory
system, digestive system, circulatory system; Types and importance of asanas with
special reference to physical education and sports. Suryanamaskara of 12 stages
Unit 3: Meaning and importance of Ashtanga Yoga - Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama,
Pratyahar, Dharna, Dhyan, Samadhi
Unit 4: Shatkriyas, Bandhas- Jalandhar Bandha, Moolabandha, Udyana Bandha. Mudras-
Yoga mudra, Chinmayamudra, Aswani mudra, Brahma mudra

Suggested Readings:
1. Duggal, Satyapad: Teaching Yoga (the Yoga Institute, Santacruz, Bombay, 1985)
2. Swami Satyananda : Yoga Education for Children Saraswati (Bihar School of Yoga,
Munger, 1990)
3. Gawande, E.N.: Value oriented Education (Sarup & sons, New Delhi - 110002)
4. Nagendra, H.R. and Nagarathna R: New Perspectives in Stress Management
(V.K.Yogas, Bangalore, 1988)
5. Udupa, K.N.: Stress and its Management by Yoga (Motilal Banarsidass, Delhi)
6. Ghorote, M.L.: Applied Yoga, Lonavala.
7. BKS Iyengar, Light on Yoga
8. Swami Ramdev – Pranayama, Suryanamaska
PAPER 4: HEALTH EDUCATION & ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
CONTENT:

Unit 1: Meaning, Definition, Dimensions and Importance of Health; Principles of Health

Education. Factors influencing health – Heredity, Environment and Health Habits.
Coordinated school health programme – Health services, Health instruction, Health
records and Health supervision
Unit 2: Common Health Problems in India, Communicable and Non-Communicable
Diseases, Hygiene – Personal, Environmental, Occupational Health, Cleanliness and
awareness through educational activities.
Unit 3: Environmental Studies - Meaning, natural and men made Hazards. Environmental
pollution – Meaning, Definition, prevention and control of Air, Water, Soil and
Sound Pollution.
Unit 4: Natural Calamities – Cyclone, Tsunami, Earthquake – Their prevention and safety
measures. WHO, UNICEF, UNESCO and other agencies

Suggested Readings:
1. Moss and et. al. “Health Education” (National Education Association of U.T.A.)
2. Nemir A. “The School Health Education” (Harber and Brothers, New York).
3. Frank H. Walter H., Turners School Health Education, the C.Y. Mosby Company, Saint
Louis-1976
4. Agrawal, K.C. Environmental Biology (Bikaner: Nidhi publishers Ltd.) 2001.
5. Miller T.G. Jr., Environmental Science (Wordsworth publishing Co.)
6. Odum,E.P. Fundamental of Ecology (U.S.A.: W.B. Saunders Co.) 1971.
7. Townsend C. Essentials of Ecology (Black well science)
PAPER 5: ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION & CORRECTIVE EXERCISES
CONTENT:

Unit 1: Adapted Physical Education- Meaning, Definition, Objectives and Importance

Unit 2: Concept and Significance of Good Posture: Postural Deformities, Lordosis,
Kyphosis, Kypholordosis, Scoliosis, Knocknees, Bow legs, flat foot and their
Remedies, Corrective Exercises for Postural illnesses and deformities
Unit 3: Classification of various disabilities (Different abled) – physically challenged,
mentally challenged, visually challenged, hearing impaired, Principles of adapted
Physical Education programme
Unit 4: Co-curricular activities for the disabled - Indoor/ Outdoor programmes, rhythmic and
dance activities, aquatic activities, fitness testing of disabled child

Suggested Readings:
1. Author David Jean Pyfer, Adapted Physical Education and Recreation V. 5th ed. S.T
Louis Mostly College pub. 1985.
2. Pomerocy Janet, Recreation for the Physically Handicapped N. York The Macmillan
Comfogy 1964 3) Gandhi P. K. & S.R. Mohisini, The Physically handicapped and the
Government Delhi Seema pub. 1982
3. Graham Uplon , Physical and creative activities for the mentally Handicapped New
York. Cambridge University Press.
4. Bryant J. Craatty, Adapted Physical Education for Handicapped Children and Youth,
London Lever Pub. Comfort 1980
 SEMESTER II
PAPER 1: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
CONTENT:

Unit 1: Introduction to Computer System- definition, Characteristics, Principles, Parts of

Computer and their functions, Generations, Input and Output Devices, Operating
Systems, Memory (RAM, ROM)
Unit 2: WINDOWS- Meaning and Features of Windows, Start and Shutdown Computer,
Creating Folders and Short Cut Icons. Saving, Copying and Deleting Files, Use of
Note Pad and Paint Brush.
Unit 3: MS OFFICE- MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power point and introduction to Internet
Unit 4: Instruction materials special reference to school children, principles of designing
elearning modules

Suggested Readings:
1. Chauhan Sunil, Saxena Akash, Gupta Kartika, Foundation of Computer, (Firewall
Media, 2006)
2. Computer Fundamentals. Pradeep K. Sinha & Priti Sinha, 4th edition, BPB Publication
3. Computers in Your Future, Marilyn Meyer & Roberta Baber, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall
India
4. Computers Today. Suresh K. Basandra, Galgotia publication, upgraded edition2008
5. Irtegov, D. Operating System Fundamentals. Firewall Media. 2004.
6. Milke, M Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics, Pearson Education Asia 2007.
7. NIIT Basics of Networking Prentice - Hall of India Pvt. Ltd, 2004
PAPER 2: SPORTS INJURIES AND REHABILITATION
CONTENT:
Unit 1: Meaning and Causes of Sports Injuries. Principles of prevention of sports injuries
Unit 2: Common Sports Injuries, symptoms and their treatment, Ligament sprain – Muscle
sprain – Tennis elbow- Golfer’s elbow, lower back strain – Dislocation – Fractures,
Runners knee – Shin pain – Blisters – contusion, Abrasion, Laceration, Haematoma,
contusion.
Unit 3: Definition of First-Aid, DRABC formula (Danger, Response, Airways, Breathing &
Circulation), Artificial respiration techniques – Mouth to mouth, mouth to nose
respiration, CPR(Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation), First Aid for Haemorrhage,
Fracture, Sprain and Strain, Drowning, Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion; Concept
of PRICE(Prevention, Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation)
Unit 4: Rehabilitation - Meaning, Objectives and importance of Rehabilitation;
Rehabilitation Modalities - Cold, Heat, Water, Radiation.

Suggested Readings:
1. Ann. Lowlin. Women’s Fitness Program Development Human, Kinetics. 2002.
2. Bengt O. Eriksson et. al, Sports Medicine, Guinness Publication, 1990.
3. Christine M. Drews, Physiology of Sports and Exercise, Human Kinetics, USA, 1999.
4. David R. Mottram, Drugs in Sports (4th Ed) Routledge Taylor and Francis Group, 2005.
5. Erikson, B.O. et al, Sports Medicine, Guinness Pub. Great Britain, 1990.
6. Jain, Rachna, Sports Medicine, KSK, New Delhi, 2002.
7. Jeyaprakash, C. S., Sports Medicine, J.P. Brothers Pub., New Delhi, 2003.
8. Khanna, G.L., Exercise Physiology & Sports Medicine, Lucky Enterprises, Delhi, 1990.
9. Mathew O.K. & Fox E.L, Physiological Basis of Physical Education and Athletics, W.B.
Saunders Co: Philadelphia, 1971.
10. Pandey, P.K., Outline of Sports Medicine, J.P. Brothers Pub., New Delhi, 1987.
11. Pandey, P.K., Sports Medicine, Khel Sahitya Kendra, New Delhi, 1998
PAPER 3: ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
CONTENT:

Unit 1: Meaning, importance and principles of administration and organization; Factors

influencing on good administration; Types of good Administration; Qualifications
and qualities of good administration. Organisational setup at different levels-
Schools, Colleges, Universities, Mandal, District, State & National
Unit 2: Facilities and standards of Physical Education- Play fields, (Different play areas)
Gymnasium, Swimming pool. Purchase & Care of sports equipments, Maintenance
of Stock, Maintenance of records and Registers, Cash register, Tapal register, Stock
Issue register, Attendance Register, Physical Fitness records, Health records and
achievement records. Process of Verification, Write-off and Condemnation of Stock
Unit 3: Tournaments- Meaning of tournament and types of tournaments – Knock-out
(Elimination), League (Round Robin), Knock-out cum league, League cum
knockout, Double league, Double knockout, Challenge. Method of drawing
Fixtures- Seeding, Special Seeding. Rotation Method, Stair case method. Intramural
and Extramural and their importance, Sports Day/ Play Day
Unit 4: Time tables – Meaning and maintenance of Time table, factors influencing time
table. Types of Physical Education periods. Budget- Meaning and importance of
Budget, Budget income, expenditure and rules regarding expenditure, Preparation
and Administration of Budget.

Suggested Readings:
1. Broyles, Frank J. & Rober. Hay D. Administration of sports, Athletic Programme: A
Managerial Approach, New York, Prentice Hall Inc. 1979.
2. Bucher. Charles A. Administration of Physical Education and Athletic Programme St.
Louis. The C.V. Mosby Co. 1983.
3. Singh, Sujan, Organization of Physical Education Ropar Jeet Publication, 1973.
4. Thomas J.P. Organization & Administration of Physical Education Madras, Gyanodayal
Press, 1967.
PAPER 4: TEST AND MEASUREMENT IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
CONTENT:

Unit 1: Meaning and definition of Test, Measurement and evaluation, Importance of Test,
Measurement and Evaluation in the field of physical education and sports.
Unit 2: Criteria of good test: Classification of tests, Test Administration (Pre, During and
Post)
Unit 3: Tests for different variables Speed – 50metre dash, Maximum speed -30metres dash
with flying start, cardio vascular endurance – Cooper’s 12 minutes run - walk test,
Muscular endurance – Bent knee sit-ups – Explosive power – Standing Broad jump
Unit 4: Anthropometric Measurements: Height, Weight, Arm length, Leg length. BMI and its
classification.

Suggested Readings:
1. ACSM’s Health / Fitness Facility Standards and Guidelines, New York: Human
Kinetics, 1992.
2. Barrow, Harold M. and McGhee, Rosemary, A Practical Approach to Management in
Physical Education” Philadelphia: Lea and Fibiger 1979.
3. Clarke, H. Harrison.: Application of Measurement to Health and Physical Education,
New Jersey: Prentice Hall Inc. 1976.
4. Safrit, Margaret J: Introduction to Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise
Science, St. Louis: Mosby, 1995
PAPER 5: NUTRITION AND NATUROPATHY
CONTENT:

Unit 1: Sports Nutrition, Concept of Nutrition, Types of Nutrients, Balanced Diet

Unit 2: Obesity - Causes and Prevention; Weight Management through Life style
Modification. Malnutrition
Unit 3: Naturopathy - Meaning, Definition and Principles of Naturopathy; Methods of Nature
Cure, Fasting, Mud Therapy and Hydrotherapy
Unit 4: Application of Naturopathy, technique for various diseases like cold, cough, fever,
constipation, diarrhoea

Suggested Readings:
1. Brown, JE. (2005). Nutrition, Now Thomson, Wordsworth.
2. Corbin, C.B., G.J. Welk, W.R Corbin, K.A. Welk (2006) Concepts of Physical Fitness:
Active Lifestyle for Wellness. McGraw Hill, New York, USA.
3. Graham, G. (2001), Teaching Children Physical Education: Becoming a Master Teacher.
Human Kinetics, Champaign, Illinois, USA. Hoeger,
4. Hoeger (2007) Fitness and Wellness, 7th Ed. Thomson Wadsworth, Boston, USA.
5. Kamlesh, M. L. & Singh, M. K. (2006) Physical Education (Naveen Publications).
6. Kansal, O.K. (2008) Text book of Applied Measurement, Evaluation & Sports Selection.
Sports & Spiritual Science Publications, New Delhi.
7. Lumpkin, A. (2007) Introduction to Physical Education, Exercise Science and Sports
Studies, McGraw Hill, New York, U.S.A.