UPHESC Assistant Professor Physical Education Syllabus 2026

UPHESC Assistant Professor Physical Education Syllabus

The written exam has two parts: General Knowledge (30 questions, the same for all subjects) and Physical Education (90 questions). Both syllabi below are the official ones of the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission, Prayagraj.

Part 1: General Knowledge (30 questions, 90 marks)

Compulsory for all disciplines. Download PDF (0.3 MB)

Unit 1: Current Affairs

Major events and current affairs: national and international
Personalities in news
Sports news
Current research in the field of science

Unit 2: Teaching and Research Aptitude

Teaching: nature, objectives, need, methods, evaluation and factors affecting teaching
Research: meaning and methods
Data: source, collection and analysis
Role of UGC in qualitative development in higher education

Unit 3: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

ICT: meaning, advantages and disadvantages
Basics of internet and e-mailing
General abbreviations and terminology

Unit 4: People and Environment

People and environment interaction
Environmental degradation: causes and solutions
National and international efforts for a better environment
Environmental control

Unit 5: Indian History and Geography

Salient features of Indian culture
Indian National Movement (1857–1950)
Origin of the universe and the solar system
Indian geography (general)

Unit 6: Indian Constitution and Economy

Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles
Indian political system: legislature, executive and judiciary
Election Commission and Public Service Commission
Population, poverty, unemployment; planning and development; income tax
Agriculture, industry, trade; money, currency, banking and capital market

Part 2: Physical Education (subject code 50) – 90 questions, 270 marks

The Physical Education paper is at post-graduate (Master's) level. The complete official syllabus is below. Download Physical Education syllabus PDF (3.0 MB)

Unit I

Introduction, definitions, aims and objectives of Physical Education. Meaning and role of following terms - Health, Fitness, Physical Activity, Exercise, Physical Literacy, Wellness and Recreation.
Philosophies in Physical Education - Idealism, Naturalism, Realism, Pragmatism, Existentialism, Humanism.
Biological basis of Physical Education–Growth and Development, Heredity and Environment, Biological and Motor development through physical activities and sports at various stages of age. Characteristics related to Gender and age.
Physical Education & Sports as cultural heritage of various civilisations. Yoga Education for physical, mental and spiritual development. Ashtanga Yoga, Yogic activities for health and sports.
Planning, Policies, Programs and Schemes for development of Physical Education and Sports in India since Independence.
Physical Education in ancient Greece and Rome. Olympic Movement - Historical development of Ancient and Modern Olympic Games. Performance, records and achievements of Indian sports persons at Olympics and reputed international sports events. Physical Culture in ancient India.

Unit II

Physiology of Exercise and muscular activities. Long- and short-term effects of exercise and training on systems of human body. Neurotransmission and Neuro-muscular movement mechanism during Exercise.
Physiology of respiration, blood circulation, sensation and digestion in human body during rest and training.
Metabolism, Bioenergetics and Recovery process. Physiological Factors influencing performance in Sports.
Athletic Injuries - their management and rehabilitation. Therapeutic Modalities. Massage manipulation and Therapeutic exercises. Ergogenic Aids and Doping. Role, programs and procedures of NADA and WADA to control and regulate doping in sports.

Unit III

Classification and types of Joints and Muscles; Origin, insertion and movements of muscles.
Planes and Axes. Kinetics & Kinematics-linear and angular. Leverage system.
Application of Laws of Motion, Principles, characteristics & factors of Equilibrium, Force and Spin. Air and fluid mechanisms in sports.
Gait Analysis and Ergometry in Sports. Muscular Analysis of Motor Movement. Kinesiological Analysis of fundamental movements (Running, Jumping, Throwing, Catching, Pulling and Pushing) various sports activities.

Unit IV

Concept of Exercise and Sports Psychology. Learning process - theories and laws of learning. Theories of Play.
Psychological factors affecting sports performance and their management - viz., Stress, Anxiety, Tension, Aggression and Emotions.
Motivation- theories, techniques and dynamics of motivation in sports.
Personality- its dimensions, theories, types and sports performance.
Cognitive process & Individual differences and their impact on skill learning and performance.
Group Dynamics, Team Cohesion and Leadership in Sports. Development of Psychological traits through physical activities and Sports. Motor skill acquisition and Transfer of Training.
Sociometric in Sports, Sports Diplomacy, Social Integration through sports and Yoga (Fit India Movement, Khelo India, International Yoga Day, Unity Run and Meditation Day etc.)

Unit V

Development of Teacher Education in Physical Education. Role and programs of major bodies of Teacher Education in India. Professional courses and Institutes of Physical Education and Sports in India. Professional Ethics. Physical Education and Sports in NEP 2020.
Qualities and Qualifications of Physical Educational Personnel. Principles of Curriculum Planning. Course content for Academic and Professional Courses. Construction of class and school time-table.
Inclusive Physical Education. Women in Sports. Global Gender Equality Agenda. International Charter of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Sport.
Educational Technology in Physical Education. ICT in Physical Education and Sports.

Unit VI

Health-Guiding principles of health and Health Education. Nutrition and Dietary manipulations.
Health-related fitness, Obesity and its management. Environmental and Occupational hazards.
Physical, Mental, Social, Economic and Spiritual benefits of sports, exercise and physical activities.
Communicable Diseases - their preventive and curative measures. School health program and personal hygiene.
Theories and principles of Recreation and leisure activities. Adventure sports. Precaution and First aid for injuries.
Posture, Postural deformities and their symptoms and corrective measures.

Unit VII

Sports Pedagogy and Coaching philosophies. Characteristics and principles of sports training.
Training load and Recovery. Training methods and programs for development of various motor abilities.
Technical and Tactical preparation for sports. Training plan and periodisation. Sports talent identification process and procedures. Preparing for competition (build up competitions, main competition, competition frequency, psychological preparation).
Marking, Dimensions, Officials and Rules of Games and Sports and their interpretations.

Unit VIII

Nature and Classification of Research. Formulation, location and selection of research problem. Sampling process and techniques. Methods of Research. Research Methodology. Data collection tools and techniques.
Statistical techniques of data analysis measures of central tendency and variability, correlation, normal probability curve, t-test and f-tests, chi-square, z-test.
Types of Hypotheses. Types of Error. Writing Research Proposal and Report. Copyright, E-referencing, Plagiarism and Research Ethics. Software for plagiarism

Unit IX

Concept and principles of Measurement and Evaluation in physical education and sports.
Classifications and Construction of Tests. Criteria of Test selection and evaluation.
Concepts and Assessment of Physical Fitness, Motor Fitness, Motor Ability and Motor Educability.
Administration of Testing Programme. Physical Fitness and Motor Fitness Tests. Skill and Knowledge tests for Badminton, Basketball, Hockey, Tennis, Soccer, Volleyball, Handball, Athletics.
Age wise Fitness Protocols and Guidelines by Ministry of MYAS.
Testing Psychological variables - Anxiety, Aggression, Team Cohesion, Motivation, Self Concept. Physiological Testing of Anaerobic and Aerobic Capacities, Lung parameters. Kinanthropometric Measurements, Body types, Body Composition and Somato-type.

Unit X

Concept and Principles of Sports Management. Organization and functions of sports bodies.
Tournaments- Intramurals and Extramural, Minor, Major, Competition and Championship.
Management of infrastructure, equipment, finance and personnel. Methods and Techniques of Teaching.
Principles of Planning Physical Education Lessons. Pupil teacher interaction and relationship. Concept of techniques of Supervision. SWOT Analysis
Engineering and Technology in Physical Education & Sports - Equipment, Facility, Instrumentation and types of Artificial Surface in sports. Technology in sports footwear, protective equipment and attire.
Journalism, Broadcasting and Public Relation for the development of physical education and sports.

How to prepare

Match the official Physical Education syllabus unit by unit with your Master's notes and mark weak units first.
Solve previous UPHESC/UPESSC Assistant Professor Physical Education papers (Advt 51 re-exam of April 2026 is the most recent).
Do not leave GK for the end: Teaching and Research Aptitude and ICT are scoring units of the GK paper.
Practise MCQs under time limits because of negative marking (-1 per wrong answer).

Syllabus PDFs of all 43 subjects are on UPHESC Assistant Professor.