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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 postgraduation 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 on account of 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 on the basis of entrance test. The reservation of seats for admission to M.Phil. courses shall be as per state government rules.

M.Phil. Physical Education Syllabus

The syllabus is provided by the Kadi Sarva Vishvavidyalaya, Gandhinagar since 2008-09.

Semester I (Theory)
Sr. No.	Subject of Study
	Compulsory Papers
1	Research Methods in Physical Education
2	Advanced Statistics
Semester 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
Semester 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

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.

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.

M.Phil. Physical Education Job Types