AP PGCET 2022 Syllabus Physical Education

APPGCET -2022: SYLLABUS
TEST NAME: 203 Physical Education

HISTORY, PRINCIPLES AND FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
Historical Development of Physical Education, Physical Education in India (After 1947),
Greece, Germany, YMCA, LNIPE, NSNIS, IOA, SAI, Foundations of Physical Education
Philosophical foundation: Idealism, Pragmatism, Naturalism, Realism, Humanism,
Existentialism Biological: Growth and development, Gender Difference: Physical,
Physiological & Anthropometric (Sheldon and Kretchmer). Psychological: Types of
Learning, learning curve, Laws and principles of learning.

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY: Meaning and Definition of Anatomy, Physiology and
their importance in Physical Education. Structure, function and division of cell, Functions
and types of tissues, Skeletal System, Types of Bones and Joints, Blood and circulatory
system, Blood and circulatory system, Digestive system, Digestive system, Endocrine
system, effect of training on cardiovascular system, Effects of training on respiratory system,
Effects of training on muscular system, Fatigue and performance in sports,

METHODS OF TEACHING: Teaching Technique, Presentation Technique, types of
command, Teaching Aids, Meaning and Importance of teaching aids. Types of Teaching aids
types of Method of drawing Fixtures, Intramural and Extramural and their importance, Sports
Day/Play Day, Lesson planning: Meaning, Type, principles and lesson plan. General,
particular / specific and coaching lesson plan.

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY: Meaning, Definition of Psychology and Sports Psychology -
Heredity and environment – Personality: Types of Personality – Personality Traits – Need
and Importance of Sports Psychology.

OLYMPIC MOVEMENT: Origin of Olympic Movement Aims of Olympic movement, The
early history of the Olympic movement, The significant stages in the development of the
modern Olympic movement, Educational and cultural values of Olympic movement,
Olympic Rings, Olympic Flag, Olympic Protocol for member countries, Olympic Code of
Ethics, Olympics in action, Sports for all, Para Olympic Games, Summer Olympics, Winter
Olympics, Youth Olympic Games, International Olympic Committee, Olympic medal
winners of India.

KINESIOLOGY AND BIOMECHANICS: Terminology of Fundamental Movements,
Planes and Axes, Gravity, Base, Centre of Gravity, Equilibrium, Line of Gravity, Structure
and functional classification of joints and muscles. Types of Muscle Contractions, Postures,
Levers, Newton's Laws of Motion.

HEALTH EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES: Definition of Health,
School Health Programs, Communicable Diseases, Non-Communicable Diseases, first-aid,

MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Principles of
Evaluation, Criteria of Good Test, AAHPER youth fitness test, JCR test, Cooper's 12 minute
run/ walk test, Harvard Step test, Indiana Motor Fitness Test, Barrow motor ability test,

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Lockhart and McPherson badminton test, Johnson basketball test, McDonald soccer test,
Russell - Lange Volleyball test, Schmithals French Field Hockey test.

SPORTS TRAINING: Principles of Sports Training, Methods of Sports Training, Training
Components.

SPORTS MEDICINE, PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION: First Aid,
DRABC, Artificial respiration technique, types of Treatments, Types of Bandages, Treatment
Modalities, Hydrotherapy and Massage, Classification of Therapeutic exercise.

CONCEPTS OF YOGA: Meaning, Definition & Scope of Yoga, Astanga Yoga, Streams of
Yoga Practice, Pranayama, Bandhas, Mudras, and Kriyas.

OFFICIATING AND COACHING: Definition of officiating and coaching, Importance and
principles of officiating, Duties of official in general, pre, during and post-game in (Hockey,
Football, Handball, Volleyball, Basketball, Table Tennis, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Throwball,
Tennis, Badminton, Ball Badminton, Cricket, Softball and Tennikoit). Philosophy of
officiating, Mechanism of officiating, position, Signals and movement, Ethics of officiating,
Qualities and qualifications of good coach and good official, Layout of courts / fields and
Rules of games, Layout of standard Track & Field and Rules.

Important note:
SELECTION PROCEDURE
 Candidates shall be selected through the A P P G C E T-2022

 Admission shall be made into M.P.Ed., course on the basis of marks obtained in the
common entrance test (Theory) conducted by the Yogi Vemana University (APPGCET-
2022) and the achievements in sports during their study at Degree (Graduation) / Post
Graduation / B.P.Ed./B.P.E level.
 The common entrance test (Theory) will be for 100 Marks and weightage of marks for
sports achievement will be for 100 marks.
 The APPGCET-2022 test will be conducted on the syllabus of B.P.Ed.,/ B.P.E., course.
The question paper shall be set with 100 multiple choice questions (MCQs) of 90
minutes. Each question carries one mark. No negative mark for wrong answer.
 The criteria for awarding marks for sports achievement is furnished below.
 The sports achievement certificates (original) will be verified and the marks will be
awarded accordingly. Hence, the candidates should bring their original sports
achievement certificates along with evidence documents like Form-I for Internationals,
Form-II for Nationals and Form-III for Inter-University participants etc., on the day
informed to the candidates later.
 The merit list will be prepared basing on the aggregate of 200 marks.

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 If there is a tie, the tie will be resolved by giving weightage to the percentage of marks
secured in B.P.Ed. Course. If tie persists, persons securing highest marks in the sports
achievements is preferred. If the tie still persists, age will be considered for the merit
and the elder person will be awarded better rank.
 There shall be reservation of seats for SC/ST/BC/EWS, CAP, NCC, Women, etc. as
per the rules of the concerned University/State Government.
 As the course demands vigorous physical activity, pregnant women candidates are not
eligible for admission. The pregnant women candidates are not eligible to continue the
course.
 In-service candidates shall produce Relieving Certificate from the concerned Head of
Institution along with the Permission Certificate from the concerned Authorities.
 Student should produce Physical Fitness Certificate from Civil Surgeon or Assistant
Surgeon (Govt. Doctor) to get eligibility for admission and to pursue the study.

Award of Marks for the Sports Achievements for the Admission into
M.P.Ed. Course(Maximum 100 Marks Only)
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Category Sports Distinction / Certificate issuing Authority Weightage Marks
Participation
Athletics & Cross country, For all the Sports
Archery, Badminton, (Individual, Partner
Ballbadminton, Baseball, and Team) for which
Basketball, Chess, Cricket, Association of Indian
Football, Gymnastics, University conduct
Handball, Hockey, Kabaddi, Inter University
Kho-Kho, Power lifting, Tournaments.
Softball, Netball, Tennis,
Table Tennis, Volleyball &
Weight lifting,...
1 Representing the Country in International Sports
International Meets Association/Federation
Approved by the
Respective International Or 100 Marks
Sports Federations / Sports Federation affiliated to Indian
Associations / Sports Olympic Association
Authorities/FISU
2 Medal / Place/ at Senior All India Sports Federation/ Gold : 80 Marks
Nationals, National Games All India Sports Association
(OR) All India Inter- affiliated to Indian Olympic Silver: 70 Marks
University Meets Association (OR) Bronze: 60 Marks
Association of Indian

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3 Medal / Place/ at Junior National Federations (OR) Gold : 55 Marks
National(OR)South Zone Association of Indian
Inter-University Meets (OR) Universities Silver: 45 Marks
South Zone Nationals Bronze: 35 Marks
4 Participation at Senior All India Sports Federation /
Nationals, National Games All India Sports Associations
(OR)Inter-University Meets affiliated to Indian Olympic 30 marks
(OR) South Zone Nationals Association (OR)
State Association (OR)
5 Junior National All India Sports Federation / 20 Marks
Participation All India Sports Association
affiliated to Indian Olympic
Association
6 Inter District Tournaments State Association Gold:15
Silver:10
Bronze:5
7 Inter-collegiate tournaments University Gold:10
Silver:7
Bronze:5

NOTE:

1. Only the sports (Individual, Partner, Team), which are included in the latest
Sports calendar of Association of Indian Universities, will be considered for
awarding Weightage marks.
2. Candidate’s merit certificates of highest level of participation / achievement
will be considered to place them in any one of the above seven categories.
Candidate will not be considered for more than one category for award of
Weightage marks.
3. Candidate’s merit certificate of highest level of participation / achievement in
sports will be considered only during their study at Degree (Graduation) / Post
Graduation / B.P.Ed./B.P.E, Course.
4. National level meets include National games, Senior Nationals, Junior
Nationals, SouthZone Nationals.

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