UGC NET Physical Education Syllabus 2024: Book, Exam Pattern

Physical Education

Physical education and adapted physical education

Development of Physical education in Greece, Rome, Sweden, Russia England, Denmark, Germany, USA, Australia and China.

Growth and development of physical education in India

Wellness

Teaching Aptitude

Social aspects of sports

Ancient & Modern Olympics games, Asian and Commonwealth games

Structure and functions of international and national bodies controlling various games and sports.

Exercise Physiology

Scope and Importance

Cardiorespiratory adaptations to long and short-term physical activities.

Muscle

Neuro-muscular junction and transmission of nerve impulse

Biochemical aspects of exercise

Recovery process

Environmental influence on human physiology under exercise.

Women in sports

Ageing

Physiological aspects of various Ergogenic aids

Kinesiology and Biomechanics

Modern trends in biomechanics

Muscle attachments

Motion

Linear and angular kinematics and kinetics. Friction, Spin, impact and elasticity.

Air and water dynamics

Mechanical advantage and applications of Levers in sports. Posture and its deformities with their corrective exercises.

Kinesiological, Muscular and mechanical analyses of fundamental movements: Mechanical analyses of major sports skills

Sports Psychology

Sports psychology- its importance in the field of physical education

Motivation in sports

Psychological factors affecting sports performance

Personality

Group dynamics, Group cohesion and leadership in sports

Cognitive process

Development of Teacher Education for Physical Education in India

Professional and other courses of physical education in India

Government policies to promote physical education and sports in India.

Organizational hierarchy in physical education at the school, college, and university levels.

The role of the public and commercial sectors in promoting physical education and sports across the country.

Health

Objectives

Role of genetics and environment

Community health programme

Communicable diseases

Psychosomatic disorders

Obesity-related health problems

Role of exercise, dieting 

First-aid- objectives and principles

Sports Training

Characteristics and principles

Training load

Overload

Strength

Endurance

Speed

Flexibility

Coordinative abilities

Research in Physical Education

Importance and classification

Methods of research

Identification and formulation of the research problem

Tools of research

Note-taking and critical reading

Data

Sampling Techniques

Test, Measurement and Evaluation

Types and importance

Criteria for selecting an appropriate test

Types of tests and construction

Tests for fitness

Test for fitness components

Management

Its principles and theories

Personnel management

Financial management

Planning and preparation of budget

Paper 

Sections

Number of Questions

Maximum Marks

Paper 1

Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Reading Comprehension, Communication, Reasoning (including Maths), Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, Information & Communication Technology (ICT), People & Environment, and Higher Education System

50

100

Paper 2

Physical Education

100

200