Instructor in Physical Education (Physical Instructor) – Detailed Syllabus
Unit-I Introduction to Physical Education and Sports (10 Marks)
Meaning, Definition and Scope of Physical Education, Aims and Objective of Physical Education, Importance of Physical Education in present era, Organization and Administration in sports and physical education
Sports Sciences including Sports Medicine, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Sports Psychology
Physical fitness: Definition of Physical fitness, health related physical fitness -skill/performance related physical fitness-components of physical fitness
Definition of Conditioning, training, coaching and Sports training-Objectives and principles of sports training-Training load-Load adaptation process, super compensation, overload-signs and symptoms of overload, remedial measures and methods of overcoming overload
Yoga
- Meaning Definition, aims and objectives of yoga
- Need and importance of Yoga in Physical Education.
Foundation of Yoga
- Astanga yoga, Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Dharma, Dhyana and Samadhi
- Definition – Asanas and Pranayama
- classification of Asanas
- Benefits of Various Asanas
- Definition of Meditation and relaxation
Unit-II Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology and Biomechanics (20 Marks)
The Excretory system – structure and functions of the kidneys and the skin
The Endocrine glands – functions of glands pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid
Nervous systems – function of the autonomic nervous system and Central nervous system
Definition of physiology and its importance
Role of oxygen- physical training, oxygen debt, second wind, vital capacity
Effect of exercise and training on cardiovascular system, respiratory system, muscular system
Physiological concept of physical fitness, warming up, conditioning and fatigue
Basic concept of balanced diet – Diet before, during and after competition
Meaning and definition of kinesiology and sports biomechanics, importance of Kinesiology and Sports biomechanics
Fundamental concepts of – Axes and Planes, Centre of Gravity, Equilibrium, Line of Gravity
Fundamental concepts of – Angle of Pull, All or None Law, Reciprocal Innovation
Force, Lever, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Projectile
- Health Education and School Health Service
- Definition of Health, aims and objectives of Health Education
- Objectives of School Health Service
- Importance of School Health Service
- Health problems of School going students
- Mental Health
- Health problems in India, Nutrition problems
- Communicable and non communicable diseases
- Nutrition – Classification of Food and role of nutrients, malnutrition
- Food adulteration
- Food Additives
Unit-III Management of Physical Education and Sports (20 Marks)
Meaning, Importance and Scope of Management-Principles and guidelines of Management
Management Structure of Physical Education and Sports Programmes (SAI, SGFI, IOA, KSSC,… )
Functions of Management – Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Controlling
Planning and their basic principles, Program planning: Meaning, Importance, Principles of program planning in physical education.
Facility Management-Playfield preparation, layout and maintenance-purchase, care, maintenance and repair of equipment
Planning and budgeting-storekeeping, stock register, stock verification
Meaning and importance of organization and administration in physical education, qualification and
responsibilities of physical education teacher
Leadership in sports and physical education
Unit-IV: Organizing Competition (20 Marks)
Importance of tournament, Types of tournament and its organization structure – Knock-out
Tournaments, League or Round Robin Tournaments, Combination Tournament and challenge Tournament.
Organization structure of Athletic Meet
Sports Event- Intramurals & Extramural competitions-objectives, planning & organizing
Introduction of Officiating and coaching, Concept of officiating and coaching, Importance and
principles of officiating, Duties of coach in general, pre, during and post game, Philosophy of coaching,
Responsibilities of a coach on and off the field, Psychology of competition and coaching
Duties of Official – Duties of official in general, pre, during and post game.
Understanding of major games, minor games and recreation activities
Games and Athletics-Play field, equipment, rules and regulations
Unit-V Test and Measurement (20 Marks)
Meaning of terms: test, measurement and evaluation
Need and importance of test, measurement and evaluation in physical education-criteria in selection of tests – Scientific authenticity, validity, reliability, objectivity, norms, administrative feasibility, educational applications – Administration of a testing programme – duties before, during and after testing-measurement of cardio respiratory function-Coopers 12 minutes run/walk test, Harvard’s step test and it’s modifications-measurement of motor fitness-AAHPER physical fitness test battery, JCR
Test-Measurement of gender motor ability-Barrow motor ability test (men), Scott motor ability test (women), McCloys’ general motor ability test-measurement of strength-Kraus-Webber minimum muscular fitness test, Roger’s physical fitness index
Construction of tests- assessment of skills and physical fitness
Measurement of organic functions-Physiological testing, cardiovascular respiratory function, motor fitness, general motor ability
Anthropometry, posture, body mechanics
Measurement of social and psychological factors
Principles of evaluation, statistical techniques
Unit-VI Sports Technology & Computer Applications in Physical Education and Sports
