NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS

(Regd. Mah/2543 1990)

REPORT
(Part II)
Memorandum

National Webinar
September 15 to 18, 2020
On
National Education Policy 2020: Review and Research

Place and Scope of Physical Education & Sports

In collaboration with
Shree Hanuman Vyayam Prasarak Mandal, Amravati (Maharashtra),
Degree College of Physical Education, Amravati
(Autonomous with NAAC „A‟ Grade College)
&

SPORTS FOR ALL

TAFISA Regional Centre for Traditional Sports & Games, Amravati
 MEMORANDUM

Preamble:
On the declaration of National Education Policy 2020 by the Ministry of Education Government of India New Delhi, debates and discussions on the Policy are
initiated throughout the country by the educationists, managements of schools and higher education institutions, sports organizations and all other agencies being
affected by its implementation. Even during formative stage lot of efforts were made to seek advice of various agencies and educational authorities to make the
Policy document capable of modernizing our educational system compatible to the international standards and norms and yet preserving cultural, social and ethical
values. Accordingly, the Policy is formed and declared.
Now, various educational agencies and stakeholders including physical education and sports bodies are attempting to scanning the document from their angle and
interest; whether sufficient provision has been made in the policy and the scope of further development of their subject/ discipline is reflected in it or not.
NAPES is the professional body in the field of physical education and sports functioning since the year 1990. It was with the initiation and inspiration from
Padashree Dr. P.M.Joseph founder Principal Lakshmibai College of Physical Education Gwalior and Prof. D.G.Wakharkar first Director of Sports Maharashtra
State that this Body was founded under the able leadership of Padmashree P.A.Vaidya- the first batch student of LCPE.
National Webinar on the NEP 2020 was organized by NAPES from 15-18 September, 2020 to find out the place and scope of physical education & sports in NEP.
Eminent personalities working in the profession have participated in the event. The study of NEP was conducted by these experts keeping in view the theme of the
Webinar, under the following four levels of education:
1. Pre Primary and Primary Education level,
2. Middle, high and higher Secondary level of school education level,
3. Higher Education- college & university level,
4. Teacher Education level.
Detailed section and clause wise study of NEP 2020 was made by these experts- three for each level of education. On the concluding day of the Webinar several
suggestions pertaining to specific clauses of NEP were proposed by the participants. All of them were shortlisted and scanned in the context of specific clauses to
which they were related. A format of presenting the suggestions/ amendments is developed and all those selected suggestions / amendments are drafted in that
format.
The Ministry of Education New Delhi is the authority to which the following memorandum is submitted for consideration and further action:

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 `NEP 2020 - Selected Suggestions / Amendments
Regarding Physical Education & Sports
1. Pre Primary & Primary level:
Sr. Section/ Clause / Existing Matter Amendment Matter after amendment Justification /
No Sub Sub proposed Constructive Suggestions
Section Clause
No. No.
1 2a 2.2a Attaining foundational literacy and Along with foundational Attaining foundational literacy and Physical Education is learning
(p8) (p8) numeracy for all children will thus literacy and numeracy, numeracy for all children will thus to move and moving to learn.
Foundation become an urgent national mission, „Physical Literacy‟ is to be become an urgent national mission, There should be a balance in
al Literacy with immediate measures to be included. with immediate measures to be taken the programme to include
and taken on many fronts and with clear on many fronts and with clear goals movement exploration,
Numeracy: goals that will be attained in the that will be attained in the short term physical fitness, fundamental
An Urgent short term (including that every (including that every student will attain motor skills and perceptual
& student will attain foundational and foundational, literacy numeracy and motor competencies. If
Necessary literacy numeracy by Grade 3). Physical Literacy by Grade 3). children do not received
Prerequisit …………………………………….. ………………………………………. instruction and help to reach
e to Accordingly, all State/UT Accordingly, all State/UT governments their physical potential during
Learning governments will immediately will immediately prepare an the preschool years, it may be
prepare an implementation plan for implementation plan for attaining too late. Physical education
attaining universal foundational universal foundational, literacy complements education in
literacy and numeracy in all primary numeracy and Physical Literacy in all virtue and knowledge.
schools, identifying stage-wise primary schools, identifying stage-wise Moreover, both knowledge and
targets and goals to be achieved by targets and goals to be achieved by virtue reside in the body.
2025, and closely tracking and 2025, and closely tracking and Without the body there would
monitoring progress of the same. monitoring progress of the same. be neither virtue nor
knowledge but very few people
understand this. In preprimary
& primary schools, particular
attention must be paid to the
development of the body
through physical literacy;
progress in knowledge and
moral training are of secondary
importance. Nourishment and
care should be primary,
teaching and discipline
complementary.
For effective planning of a
physical literacy/activity
programme at primary level of
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 education set standards are to
be followed & considered
critically and carefully.
Preschool-aged children should
be physically active throughout
the day to enhance growth and
development.

2 2a 2.3a First, teacher vacancies will be filled Add the word „physical First, teacher vacancies will be filled Curriculum should be based on
(p8) (p8) at the earliest, in a time-bound literacy‟ in the last line. at the earliest, in a time-bound five critical domains namely
Foundation manner - especially in manner - especially in disadvantaged social, emotional, cognitive,
al Literacy disadvantaged areas and areas with areas and areas with large pupil-to- physical and ethical. Special
and large pupil-to-teacher ratios or high teacher ratios or high rates of training is required for pre
Numeracy: rates of illiteracy. illiteracy.………………….Teachers primary children for smooth
An Urgent ………………………………… will be trained, encouraged, and implementation of this idea.
& Teachers will be trained, supported - with continuous For achieving Foundational
Necessary encouraged, and supported - with professional development - to impart Literacy and Numeracy use of
Prerequisit continuous professional foundational literacy, physical Physical Activity and games
e to development - to impart literacy and numeracy. are good medium for achieving
Learning foundational literacy and numeracy. the target in this regard.
2. Middle, High and Higher Secondary Level
1 4.23a --
(p15)
All students at all levels of school Taking the „whole-of-school All students at all levels of school will 1."Whenappropriatelyorganize
4.6.4* P4.6.4.1* will have regular periods and approach,‟ all have mandatory regular periods d,taught,resourcedandpracticed,
(p92) (p92) opportunities to participate in schools/institutions are to everyday and opportunities to physicaleducation, physical
physical activity and exercise, provide high-quality participate in physical activity and activity and sport can make
including sports, games, yoga, curricular physical education exercise, including sports, games, yoga, distinct contributions towards a
martial arts, dance, gardening, and during which students should martial arts, dance etc. Taking the wide range of benefits to
more, in accordance with local spend at least half (≥50 „whole-of-school approach,‟ all individuals, families,
availability of teachers and percent) of the class time schools/institutions are to provide high- communities and society at
facilities. …. engaged in moderate to quality curricular physical education large.” (Article2: 2.1UNESCO
vigorous intensity physical during which students should spend at Charter, 2015)
activity. All elementary least half (≥50 percent) of the class 2. WHO‟ Global action plan
school students should spend time engaged in moderate to vigorous recommends, “Strengthen
an average of 30 minutes per intensity physical activity. All provision of good-quality
day and all middle and elementary school students should physical education and more
secondary school students spend an average of 30 minutes per day positive experiences and
should spend an average of and all middle and secondary school opportunities for active
45 minutes per day in students should spend an average of 45 recreation, sports and play for
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 physical education class. minutes per day in physical education girls and boys, applying the
class. Additional opportunities for principles of the „whole-of-
physical activity/sports before and after school approach‟ in all pre-
school hours, including but not limited primary, primary, secondary
to active transport, before- and after- and tertiary educational
school programming, and intramural institutions, to establish and
and extramural sports, be made reinforce lifelong health and
accessible to all students at all levels. physical literacy, and promote
the enjoyment of, and
participation in, physical
activity, according to capacity
and ability” (WHO 2018).
3. “Children and young people
should engage in moderate-to-
vigorous intensity physical
activity for an average of at
least 60 minutes per day across
the week. This can include all
forms of activity such as
physical education, active
travel, after-school activities,
play and sports” (UK Chief
Medical Officers 2019).
2 4.23a --
(p15)
1.As UNESCO proclaimed,
4.6.4* P4.6.4.2* New Addition To provide learners with the To provide learners with the “The practice of physical
(p92) (p92) instructions and skills instructions and skills necessary to lead education, physical activity and
necessary to lead healthy, healthy, active lifestyles and foster both sport is a fundamental right
active lifestyles and foster personal growth and a sense of for all” (Article1: UNESCO
both personal growth and a community through physical activity, Charter, 2015)
sense of community through quality physical education will be 2. “As the only area of school
physical activity, quality treated/ designated as National curricula concerned with
physical education will be Essential Requirement (NER) & developing students‟
treated/ designated as essential core subject for all students at competence and confidence in
National Essential all level. Main emphasis must be placed sport and physical activity,
Requirement (NER) & on the development of skills that can be physical education provides a
essential core subject for all used for lifetime fitness and wellness. learning gateway for the skills,
students at all level. Main Instructions should be offered in attitudes and knowledge
emphasis must be placed on fitness, wellness, individual and team necessary for life long physical
the development of skills that sports, martial arts, traditional games, activity and sport; quality and
can be used for lifetime dance, aquatics, yoga and outdoor inclusive physical education
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 fitness and wellness. adventure activities. As a National classes, taught by qualified
Instructions should be Essential Requirement (NER), physical physical education teachers,
offered in fitness, wellness, education would receive much-needed should be mandatory in all
individual and team sports, resources and attention, which would grades and levels of education.”
martial arts, traditional improve its overall quality in terms of (Article4: 4.3UNESCO Charter,
games, dance, aquatics, yoga content offerings, instructions, and 2015)
and outdoor adventure accountability at all level for serving all
activities. As a National children and youths to become good,
Essential Requirement successful, innovative, adaptable, and
(NER), physical education productive human beings in today‟s
would receive much-needed rapidly changing world (more active
resources and attention, people for a healthier world).
which would improve its
overall quality in terms of
content offerings,
instructions, and
accountability at all level.
3 4.23a --
(p15)
All educational All educational administrations and 1.As“Every human being has a
4.6.4* P4.6.4.3* New Addition administrations and authorities of Centre, state, district, fundamental right to physical
(p92) (p92) authorities of Centre, state, local levels and NGOs will ensure that education, physical activity and
district, local levels and all students at all schools & institutions sport without discrimination on
NGOs will ensure that all have equal access to appropriate the basis of ethnicity, gender,
students at all schools & facilities and opportunities for quality sexual orientation, language,
institutions have equal access physical education, physical activity religion, political or other
to appropriate facilities and and sports. Because physical education opinion, national or social
opportunities for quality is education in movement (primary origin, property or any other
physical education, physical focus on the body and physical skills); basis”.(Article1:1.1,UNESCO
activity and sports. Because education through movement (an Charter, 2015)
physical education is avenue for cognitive, affective, and 2. “Quality physical education
education in movement social development) and Education is important to the rounded
(primary focus on the body about movement (addresses the value development of an individual –
and physical skills); and benefits of a healthy lifestyle and a physically, mentally and
education through movement fit body), therefore, it provides students socially. UNESCO is
(an avenue for cognitive, with skills to be responsible adults and particularly concerned about
affective, and social contributing members of the society, the increasingly sedentary
development) and Education the nation and the world. lifestyles of young people.
about movement (addresses Participation in sport, notably
the value and benefits of a physical education, improves
healthy lifestyle and a fit academic performance and
body), therefore, it provides enhances a child‟s ability to
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 students with skills to be
responsible adults and
contributing members of the
society, the nation and the
world.
4 4.23a -- --
(p15)
4.6.4* P4.6.4.4* New Addition Adequate facilities and
(p92) (p92) equipments are essential for
quality physical education &
sports at all levels of
educational institutions from
foundation/primary school
through university, therefore,
to attain the desired SD Goals,
authorities of Centre, state,
district, local levels and
NGOs will ensure to provide
adequate and safe spaces,
facilities, equipments, and
dress-options to meet the
needs of participants in
physical education & sports.
Adequate facilities and
equipments will be provided
and appropriately
maintained by all
educational institutions of
the country at all level.
Adequate facilities and equipments
are essential for quality physical
education & sports at all levels of
educational institutions from
foundation/primary school through
university, therefore, to attain the
desired SD Goals, authorities of
Centre, state, district, local levels and
NGOs will ensure to provide
adequate and safe spaces, facilities,
equipments, and dress-options to
meet the needs of participants in
physical education & sports.
Adequate facilities and equipments
will be provided and appropriately
maintained by all educational
institutions of the country at all level.
concentrate, learn and absorb
other subjects, as well as
facilitating improved health
outcomes. As such, an
individual‟s participation in
physical education and sport
must form part of a life-long
continuum. This participation
should be substantiated by
national policy and the
implementation of quality
programmes.” UNESCO
(2015)
“Adequateandsafespaces,facili
ties,equipment,anddress-
optionsmustbeprovided and
maintained to meet the needs
of participants in physical
education, physical activity
and sport mindful of different
needs associated with climate,
culture, gender, age, and
disability”(Article 8:UNESCO,
Charter 2015)
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5 4.30a. -- --
4.33a
(p17) NCERT being a key national
autonomous institution must NCERT being a key national 1. At present there is no
4.7* P4.7.2 * New Addition established a Department of autonomous institution must research based physical
(p101) (p101) Physical Education in its NIE established a Department of Physical education department nor
like other ten departments of Education in its NIE like other ten qualified person in NCERT to
different subjects so as to departments of different subjects so as look after this vital subject at
undertake, promote and to undertake, promote and coordinate national level. Whereas, Kazan
coordinate research in research in physical education, physical Action Plan asserts that
physical education, physical activity & sports related to school “Higher education and research
activity & sports related to education in the country and also to play a fundamental role in
school education in the prepare and publish quality evidence fostering quality physical
country and also to prepare based textbooks, supplementary education, physical activity and
and publish quality evidence material and develop various tools for sport. Specialized institutions
based textbooks, fostering quality physical education on must assure initial and
supplementary material and the line of other leading countries and continued training of teachers,
develop various tools for in collaborations with UNESCO, educators and coaches. Multi-
fostering quality physical WHO, and national and international disciplinary research and
education on the line of other professional bodies. development must be
leading countries and in prioritized to provide for
collaborations with evidence-based policies that are
UNESCO, WHO, and relevant for different sectors of
national and international society. Higher education
professional bodies. institutions play an important
role in promoting and
providing opportunities for
physical activity and sport on
all performance levels,
including dedicated
programmes for competitive
athletes (dual
career)”(UNESCO 2017).
6 4.30a. --
4.33a
(p17)
While revising National
4.7* P4.7.3 * New Addition Curriculum Framework by While revising National Curriculum 1. „Where there is no vision,
(p101) (p101) NCERT due attention Framework by NCERT due attention people perish‟ (Proverbs
should be given to prepare a should be given to prepare a 29:18). Hence, the mission of
Curriculum Framework for Curriculum Framework for Physical Curriculum Framework should
Physical Education for Education for which a „Physical be based on a Vision that
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 which a „Physical Education Education Curriculum Advisory perceives: “Teachers of
Curriculum Advisory Committee‟ may be constituted by physical education working
Committee‟ may be NCERT or Government involving collaboratively to ensure that
constituted by NCERT or leading Experts, institutions (Like every learner attains personal
Government involving LNIPE) & professional organizations wellness through planned,
leading Experts, institutions like NAPES. culturally and environmentally
(Like LNIPE) & sensitive, daily physical
professional organizations activity”.
like NAPES.
7 15.4a. -- --
15.5a
(p 42) The colleges/Institutions and The colleges/Institutions and 1.“all personnel who assume
P15.2.1 * New Addition universities will provide universities will provide standardized professional responsibility for
15.2 * (p286) standardized pre-service pre-service training and professional physical education, physical
(p286) training and professional development opportunities for physical activity and sport must have
development opportunities education teachers to enable them to appropriate qualifications,
for physical education embrace and promote quality physical training and access to
teachers to enable them to education, physical activity & sports continuous professional
embrace and promote quality across the curriculum. All development”.(Article7:
physical education, physical schools/institutions will maintained 7.1,UNESCO Charter, 2015)
activity & sports across the specific student - teacher ratio of 2. WHO‟s „Global action plan
curriculum. All trained qualified physical education on physical activity 2018-2030:
schools/institutions will teachers at all level, as per standards more active people for a
maintained specific student - prescribed by the government(s). healthier world,‟ advocates that
teacher ratio of trained Governments and stakeholders
qualified physical education should “Partner with the
teachers at all level, as per education sector to strengthen
standards prescribed by the formal pre service and in-
government(s). service training for preschool,
primary and secondary school
teaching staff and
administrators to strengthen
knowledge and teaching skills
on the value of active play,
physical education, adaptive
physical activity, fundamental
movement skills and physical
literacy, and on how to include
people with disabilities and the
least active”(WHO 2018).

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8 17.8a. -- --
(p46) To provide a foundation for
policy and programme To provide a foundation for policy and 1. As “Research, evidence and
14.1* P14.1.2* New Addition planning, development, programme planning, development, evaluation are in dispensable
(p270) (p270) implementation, and implementation, and assessment, components for the
assessment, education and education and health organizations at development of physical
health organizations at all all government levels (center, state, and education, physical activity
government levels (center, local) will develop and systematically and sport” (Article 6:
state, and local) will develop set up data systems to monitor policies UNESCO Charter, 2015)
and systematically set up data and behaviors pertaining to physical 2.“Academia and research
systems to monitor policies education and physical activity in the institutions should conduct
and behaviors pertaining to schools/ institutions/ university research and evaluation on the
physical education and settings. For this purpose research and policy, implementation and
physical activity in the testing laboratories at national and impact of physical education
schools/institutions regional level will be established. and whole-of-school
/university settings. For this approaches to strengthen the
purpose research and testing evidence base and share best
laboratories at national and practice” „Global action plan
regional level will be on physical activity 2018-
established. 2030: more active people for a
healthier world (WHO 2018).
9 17.8a. -- --
(p46)
To achieve the critical targets
14.1* P14.1.2* New Addition and goals (SDGs) of the 2030 To achieve the critical targets and goals 1. “Strengthen national
(p270) (p270) Agenda for Sustainable (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for education policy,
Development, centre and Sustainable Development, centre and implementation and monitoring
state governments, state governments, school/college to ensure provision of quality,
school/college systems at all systems at all levels (state, district, and inclusive physical education in
levels (state, district, and local), and city planners, parent-teacher primary and secondary school-
local), and city planners, organizations and NGOs should aged boys and girls, in
parent-teacher organizations systematically consider access to and accordance with commitments
and NGOs should provision of physical activity through made to implement the Kazan
systematically consider quality physical education in all policy Action Plan” (UNESCO 2017;
access to and provision of decisions related to the school/college WHO 2018).
physical activity through environment as a contributing factor to 2.“Public authorities at all
quality physical education in improving academic performance, levels and those bodies acting
all policy decisions related to health, and overall development for all on their behalf must take action
the school/college children/youth of the country. to develop and implement
environment as a legislation and regulations,
contributing factor to define national sport
improving academic development plans with clear
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 performance, health, and objectives, and adopt other
overall development for all measures to encourage physical
children/youth of the country. education, physical activity and
sport, including the provision of
material, financial and technical
assistance.” (Article 3: 3.3
UNESCO Charter, 2015)
3. Higher Education- College & University level
Sr. Section/ Clause Existing Matter Amendment Matter after amendment Justification
No Sub /Sub proposed
Section Clause
No. No.
1 9.1a 9.1.1a It must enable an individual to study To add „physical fitness‟ It must enable an individual to study Physical fitness shall be given
(p 33 ) (p 33) one or more specialized areas of one or more specialized areas of equal importance, as the mental
interest at a deep level, and also interest at a deep level, and also fitness and peace is the
develop character, ethical develop character, ethical and byproduct of physical fitness.
…………as well as professional, Constitutional values, intellectual
technical, and vocational subjects. curiosity, scientific temper, physical
fitness, creativity, spirit of service, and
21st century capabilities across a range
of disciplines including sciences, social
sciences, arts, humanities, languages, as
well as professional, technical, and
vocational subjects.
2 9.1a 9.1.3a At the societal level, higher To add „healthy and At the societal level, higher education Healthy and physically fit
(p33 ) (p34 ) education must enable the physically fit‟ must enable the development of an society shall also be the aim of
development of an enlightened, enlightened, socially conscious, policy.
socially conscious, knowledgeable, healthy and physically fit,
and skilled nation that can find and knowledgeable, and skilled nation that
implement robust solutions to its can find and implement robust
own problems. solutions to its own problems.
3 10.11a 10.11a Single-stream HEIs will, in To add „The sports and Single-stream HEIs will, in particular, To develop healthy and
(p35) (p35) particular, add departments across physical education add departments across different fields physically fit society the culture
different fields that would department shall be essential that would strengthen the single stream of recreation through sports and
strengthen the single stream that department‟ that they currently serve. The sports physical activity shall be
they currently serve. and physical education department created and promoted.
shall be essential department in all
HEIs.

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4 11a. 11.7a. Departments in Languages, To curtail the hypokinetic Departments in Languages, Literature, 1. “The practice of physical
(p34) (p37) Literature, Music, Philosophy, diseases or NCDs and to Music, Philosophy, Indology, Art, education, physical activity and
*
Towards Establish Indology, Art, Dance, Theatre, promote health and fitness Dance, Theatre, Education, sport is a fundamental right for
a More ment and Education, Mathematics, Statistics, among youths, all Higher Mathematics, Statistics, Pure and all. The freedom to develop
Holistic strengthen Pure and Applied Sciences, Education Institutions (HEIs) Applied Sciences, Sociology, physical, psychological and
and ing of Sociology, Economics, Sports, (Central/State/Deemed/ Economics, Sports, Translation and social well-being and
Multidisc departmen Translation and Interpretation, and Private/Professional/ Interpretation, and other such subjects capabilities through these
iplinary ts needed other such subjects needed for a nonprofessional /aided/non- needed for a multidisciplinary, activities must be supported by
Educatio for multidisciplinary, stimulating Indian aided) of the country will stimulating Indian education and all governmental, sport and
n multidisci education and environment will be give due attention and environment will be established and educational institutions.”
plinary established and strengthened at all priority to „physical strengthened at all HEIs. Credits will (Article1& 1.2UNESCO
and cross- HEIs. Credits will be given in all education & sports‟ as a be given in all Bachelor‟s Degree Charter, 2015)
disciplinar Bachelor‟s Degree programmes for national essential programmes for these subjects if they 2. “Worldwide, 1 in 4 adults,
ily (p226) these subjects if they are done from requirement (NER) and are done from such departments or and 3 in 4 adolescents (aged
*
11.1. such departments or through ODL access to „physical education through ODL mode when they are not 11–17 years), do not currently
(p228) mode when they are not offered in- and sports‟ will consequently offered in-class at the HEI. meet the global
*
P11.1.1. class at the HEI. be assured and guaranteed for To curtail the hypokinetic diseases or recommendations for physical
(b) (p229) all students by establishing NCDs and to promote health and activity set by WHO. As
para1 department of physical fitness among youths, all Higher countries develop
*
Focus on education & sports at par Education Institutions (HEIs) economically, levels of
language, with their other departments (Central/State/Deemed/ inactivity increase. In some
literature, which will be developed on Private/Professional/ nonprofessional countries, levels of inactivity
arts, professional line. Credits /aided/non-aided) of the country will can be as high as 70%, due to
sports, and will be given in all give due attention and priority to changing patterns of
music: Bachelor‟s Degree „physical education & sports‟ as a transportation, increased use of
para 2 programmes for physical national essential requirement (NER) technology and urbanization.”
(p230) education & sports for and access to „physical education and “The global cost of physical
pursuing at least 3 hours of sports‟ will consequently be assured inactivity is estimated to be
mandatory PE lessons a week and guaranteed for all students by INT$ 54 billion per year in
for „health and fitness‟ establishing department of physical direct health care, in 2013, with
(Conditioning) in first year education & sports at par with their an additional INT$ 14 billion
and at least 3 hours of sports other departments which will be attributable to lost productivity.
proficiency course a week in developed on professional line. Credits Inactivity accounts for 1–3% of
one chosen sport/game will be given in all Bachelor‟s Degree national health care costs,
during last three years of programmes for physical education & although this excludes costs
study to excel in that sport. In sports for pursuing at least 3 hours of associated with mental health
addition, if students would mandatory PE lessons a week for and musculoskeletal
like to devote more time to „health and fitness‟ (Conditioning) in conditions.”(WHO 2018)
sports training, they will have first year and at least 3 hours of sports 3. “For substantial health
the possibility of choosing proficiency course a week in one benefits, adults should do at
sports club in the institute or chosen sport/game during last three least 150 minutes (2 hours and
sports coaching centers. years of study to excel in that sport. In 30 minutes) to 300 minutes (5
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 Teaching, coaching and addition, if students would like to hours) a week of moderate-
administration of physical devote more time to sports training, intensity, or 75 minutes (1 hour
education and sports in all they will have the possibility of and 15 minutes) to 150 minutes
Higher Education Institutions choosing sports club in the institute or (2 hours and 30 minutes) a
will be performed by sports coaching centers. Teaching, week of vigorous-intensity
qualified professional only. coaching and administration of physical aerobic physical activity, or an
All HEIs will have to recruit education and sports in all Higher equivalent combination of
them in sufficient numbers to Education Institutions will be moderate- and vigorous-
ensure they attain and sustain performed by qualified professional intensity aerobic activity.
the competence necessary to only. All HEIs will have to recruit Preferably, aerobic activity
nurture the rounded them in sufficient numbers to ensure should be spread throughout the
development and safety of all they attain and sustain the competence week. Additional health
students in their charge and necessary to nurture the rounded benefits are gained by engaging
they will be given a development and safety of all students in physical activity beyond the
professional recognition in in their charge and they will be given a equivalent of 300 minutes (5
keeping with the duties they professional recognition in keeping hours) of moderate-intensity
perform. with the duties they perform. physical activity a week. Adults
should also do muscle-
strengthening activities of
moderate or greater intensity
and that involve all major
muscle groups on 2 or more
days a week, as these activities
provide additional health
benefits”.(CDC 2020)
5 12a. 12.1a. Effective learning requires a Many educational institutions Effective learning requires a 1.As UNESCO proclaimed,
(p38) (p38) comprehensive approach…..Last of the country ceasing or comprehensive approach…..Last but “The practice of physical
*
Optimal P12.2.5. but not least, the development of finishing their sports not least, the development of capacities education, physical activity and
Learning (p245) capacities that promote student playfields, courts, grounds, that promote student wellness such as sport is a fundamental right for
Environ Facilities wellness such as fitness, good open lawns by constructing fitness, good health, psycho-social all” (Article1: UNESCO
ments for sports health, psycho-social well-being, buildings, parking etc. which well-being, and sound ethical Charter, 2015)
and and arts: and sound ethical grounding are harm physical & sports grounding are also critical for high- 2.“Adequate and safe spaces,
Support also critical for high-quality activities and green quality learning. facilities, equipment, and dress-
for learning. environments of the Thus, curriculum, pedagogy, options must be provided and
Students Thus, curriculum, pedagogy, campuses. All Higher continuous assessment, and student maintained to meet the needs of
continuous assessment, and student Education Institutions (HEIs) support are the cornerstones for quality participants in physical
support are the cornerstones for have to save and preserve the learning. Along with providing suitable education, physical activity and
quality learning. Along with existing sports resources and infrastructure, such as sport mindful of different needs
providing suitable resources and playfields/courts and other quality libraries, classrooms, labs, associated with climate, culture,
infrastructure, such as quality sports facilities in their technology, sports/recreation areas, gender, age, and
libraries, classrooms, labs, campuses at all cost and add student discussion spaces, and dining disability”(Article 8:UNESCO,
technology, sports/recreation areas, new sports facilities areas, a number of initiatives will be Charter 2015)
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 student discussion spaces, and
dining areas, a number of initiatives
will be required to ensure that
learning environments are engaging
and supportive, and enable all
students to succeed.
6 12a. 12.3a. Second, each institution will
(p38) (p39) integrate its academic plans ranging
Optimal from curricular improvement to
Learning quality of classroom transaction -
Environ into its larger Institutional
ments Development Plan (IDP).
and …For example, all HEIs will have
Support mechanisms and opportunities for
for funding of topic-centred clubs and
Students activities organized by students with
the help of faculty and other experts
as needed, such as clubs and events
dedicated to science, mathematics,
poetry, language, literature, debate,
music, sports, etc.
gradually for fostering
„healthy & active campuses‟.
To encourage mass
participation of students in
sports and physical education
for „healthy active lifestyle‟
and for „excellence in sports‟,
all Higher Education
Institutions (HEIs) will put in
place well designed
intramural programme in
different games & sports and
sports club system as a
standard component of the
institute like in other leading
Universities of the world.
To foster „Khelo India‟&
„Sports for all‟ movement for
healthy and fit youths, all
HEIs are to establish at least
one or two sports academies
or coaching centers in
different sports on
professional lines and to
attract talented sportspersons.
They may also have at least
required to ensure that learning
environments are engaging and
supportive, and enable all students to
succeed.
Many educational institutions of the
country ceasing or finishing their sports
playfields, courts, grounds, open lawns
by constructing buildings, parking etc.
which harm physical & sports activities
and green environments of the
campuses. All Higher Education
Institutions (HEIs) have to save and
preserve the existing sports
playfields/courts and other sports
facilities in their campuses at all cost
and add new sports facilities gradually
for fostering „healthy & active
campuses‟.
Second, each institution will integrate 1. “Quality physical education
its academic plans ranging from is important to the rounded
curricular improvement to quality of development of an individual –
classroom transaction - into its larger physically, mentally and
Institutional Development Plan (IDP). socially. UNESCO is
…For example, all HEIs will have particularly concerned about
mechanisms and opportunities for the increasingly sedentary
funding of topic-centred clubs and lifestyles of young people.
activities organized by students with Participation in sport, notably
the help of faculty and other experts as physical education, improves
needed, such as clubs and events academic performance and
dedicated to science, mathematics, enhances a child‟s ability to
poetry, language, literature, debate, concentrate, learn and absorb
music, sports, etc. other subjects, as well as
To encourage mass participation of facilitating improved health
students in sports and physical outcomes. As such, an
education for „healthy active lifestyle‟ individual‟s participation in
and for „excellence in sports‟, all physical education and sport
Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) must form part of a life-long
will put in place well designed continuum. This participation
intramural programme in different should be substantiated by
games & sports and sports club system national policy and the
as a standard component of the institute implementation of quality
like in other leading Universities of the programmes.” UNESCO
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 eight to ten coaches of
different sports in their sports
and physical education
departments for quality sports
training & teaching.
7 12a. 12.9a. Students are the prime stakeholders A statuary autonomous
(p38) (p40) in the education system. Vibrant national body having expert
Optimal campus life is essential for high- BOG will be setup to conduct
Learning quality teaching-learning processes. inter- university tournaments
Environ Towards this end, students will be and extramural programmes
ments given plenty of opportunities for of all Higher Education
and participation in sports, culture/arts Institutions (HEIs) on
Support clubs, eco-clubs, activity clubs, professional manners. For
for community service projects, etc. nurturing and promoting
Students excellence in sports for
national pool of elite athletes,
regular Regional and
National University Games
will be established on
professional lines for which
all HEIs will have
appropriate sports facilities &
infrastructure including
sports hostels etc. Academics
of elite sportspersons of all
HEIs will specially be taken
care of and will not be
compromised at all. This
national body for university
sports competitions must
implement the principles of
good governance including
transparent and democratic
procedures for elections and
decision-making, regular
world. (2015).
To foster „Khelo India‟& „Sports for 2.“Early positive experiences of
all‟ movement for healthy and fit play, games and physical
youths, all HEIs are to establish at least activities should be prioritized
one or two sports academies or for all so as to lay a foundation
coaching centers in different sports on of the knowledge, skills,
professional lines and to attract talented attitudes and motivation
sportspersons. They may also have at necessary for the maintenance
least eight to ten coaches of different of lifelong participation in
sports in their sports and physical physical activity and sport”.
education departments for quality (Article4.2UNESCO Charter,
sports training & teaching. 2015).
Students are the prime stakeholders 1.“All organizations and
in the education system. Vibrant institutions dealing with
campus life is essential for high- physical education, physical
quality teaching-learning processes. activity and sport must
Towards this end, students will be implement principles of good
given plenty of opportunities for governance. These include
participation in sports, culture/arts transparent and democratic
clubs, eco-clubs, activity clubs, procedures for elections and
community service projects, etc. decision-making, regular
A statuary autonomous national body consultations with stakeholder
having expert BOG will be setup to groups, as well as clear
conduct inter- university tournaments provisions for the redistribution
and extramural programmes of all of funds, and the rigorous
Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) enforcement of the principles of
on professional manners. For nurturing accountability and
and promoting excellence in sports for transparency”.
national pool of elite athletes, regular (Article10.1UNESCO Charter,
Regional and National University 2015)
Games will be established on 2. Well structured & designed
professional lines for which all HEIs Inter-university championships
will have appropriate sports facilities & and extramural programmes in
infrastructure including sports hostels different sports are set means
etc. Academics of elite sportspersons of for nurturing, training & raising
all HEIs will specially be taken care of „student athlete Olympians‟ in
and will not be compromised at all. the leading universities of top
This national body for university sports ranked country in Olympic
competitions must implement the games namely US, Russia,
principles of good governance Germany, UK, China,
including transparent and democratic Australia. Where students‟
procedures for elections and decision- participation in sports
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 consultations with making, regular consultations with competitions is ranged from
stakeholder groups, as well as stakeholder groups, as well as clear 65% to 85% which is less than
clear provisions for the provisions for the redistribution of 10% in India. Hence, to
redistribution of funds, and funds, and the rigorous enforcement of enhance mass participation of
the rigorous enforcement of the principles of accountability and youths in various games &
the principles of transparency. sports a statuary autonomous
accountability and national body having expert
transparency. BOG is essentially required to
streamline inter-university
competitions and extramural
programmes of all Higher
Education Institutions (HEIs) in
the country.
8 12a 12.10.a Financial assistance to students shall To add talented Financial assistance to students shall be Globally, this is a set practice
(p38) (p40) be made available through various sportspersons. made available through various that students during university
Optimal measures. Efforts will be made to measures. Efforts will be made to or college days play sports at
Learning incentivize the merit of students incentivize the merit of students the elite level in parallel with
Environ belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and belonging to SC, ST, OBC, and other their studies. The special
ments other SEDGs. The National SEDGs and also talented scholarships are instituted
and Scholarship Portal will be expanded sportspersons. The National specifically for such
Support to support, foster, and track the Scholarship Portal will be expanded to sportspersons every year in
for progress of students receiving support, foster, and track the progress almost all top ranked
Students scholarships. Private HEIs will be of students receiving scholarships. universities to nurture their
encouraged to offer larger numbers Private HEIs will be encouraged to student athletes and foster
of free ships and scholarships to offer larger numbers of free ships and sports which in turn enhances
their students. scholarships to their students including their world ranking or standing.
talented sportspersons. Elite university student athletes
are sports nurseries and feeder
cadre for national teams in
almost all top ranked country in
Olympics and World
championships. If such
scholarships are instituted in all
Higher Education Institutions
of the country, this will be big
boost to motivate students to
participate in sports and show
their talents beside creating
sports culture and conducive
healthy ecosystem.

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9 17a. 17.5a. Furthermore, in addition to their Nationwide „fitness and Furthermore, in addition to their value 1. As “Research, evidence and
(p45) (p45) value in solutions to societal wellness‟ programme for in solutions to societal problems, any evaluation are in dispensable
Catalysin problems, any country's identity, youths under „Fit India country's identity, upliftment, components for the
g Quality upliftment, spiritual/intellectual movement‟ will be launched spiritual/intellectual satisfaction and development of physical
Academi satisfaction and creativity is also in which all Higher creativity is also attained in a major education, physical activity and
c attained in a major way through its Education Institutions (HEIs) way through its history, art, language, sport” (Article 6: UNESCO
Research history, art, language, and culture. (including technical and and culture. Research in the arts and Charter, 2015)
in All Research in the arts and humanities, professional) must test the humanities, along with innovations in 2.“Academia and research
Fields along with innovations in the fitness and physical activity the sciences and social sciences, are, institutions should conduct
through a sciences and social sciences, are, level of their students at least therefore, extremely important for the research and evaluation on the
new therefore, extremely important for twice a year by conducting progress and enlightened nature of a policy, implementation and
National the progress and enlightened nature some fitness test namely nation. impact of physical education
Research of a nation. Cooper‟s 12/09 minutes test Nationwide „fitness and wellness‟ and whole-of-school
Foundati for cardio respiratory programme for youths under „Fit India approaches to strengthen the
on efficiency, Push up test, sit movement‟ will be launched in which evidence base and share best
up test, 50 meter dash, sit & all Higher Education Institutions practice” „Global action plan on
reach test, Standing Broad (HEIs) (including technical and physical activity 2018-2030:
Jump, and shuttle run test as professional) must test the fitness and more active people for a
these test need least physical activity level of their students healthier world (WHO 2018).
equipment and efforts or at least twice a year by conducting
using some digital/computer some fitness test namely Cooper‟s
based tools/apps. This data 12/09 minutes test for cardio
of „Youth Fitness‟ will be respiratory efficiency, Push up test, sit
compiled at institution level, up test, 50 meter dash, sit & reach test,
state level and at national Standing Broad Jump, and shuttle run
level for research and test as these test need least equipment
planning. „Fitness and and efforts or using some
Wellness‟ centers will be digital/computer based tools/apps. This
essential part of sports & data of „Youth Fitness‟ will be
physical education compiled at institution level, state level
departments in all HEIs. and at national level for research and
To promote research in the planning. „Fitness and Wellness‟
field physical education and centers will be essential part of sports
sports for prophylactic health & physical education departments in all
care with sports for all, HEIs.
pedagogy and andragogy To promote research in the field
development, holistic physical education and sports for
development through prophylactic health care with sports for
physical education and all, pedagogy and andragogy
sports, etc. with development, holistic development
amalgamation of ministry of through physical education and sports,
youth affairs and sports to etc. with amalgamation of ministry of
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10 18.a 18.5a The third vertical of HECI will be
(p46) (p47) the Higher Education Grants
Transfor Council (HEGC), which will carry
ming the out funding and financing of higher
Regulato education based on transparent
ry criteria, including the IDPs prepared
System by the institutions and the progress
of Higher made on their implementation.
Educatio HEGC will be entrusted with the
n disbursement of scholarships and
developmental funds for launching
new focus areas and expanding
quality programme offerings at
HEIs across disciplines and fields.
cater the need of different
physical education and sports
professionals (other than
teachers) as stated in this
NEP.‟
Higher education
institutions have always set
standards in terms of
provision, participation and
success. Hence, under their
Institutional Development
Plan (IDP) all Higher
Education Institutions will put
in place their own
comprehensive plan and
policy for physical education,
physical activity & sports
which should endeavors to
unleash the potential of
physical education, physical
activity & sports to contribute
to and deliver a brilliant
experience that benefits
students, staff, the society
and the i nsti tutio n
b y2 0 2 5 .This plan should
identify the values which are
established on the key
messages about the impact of
physical education, physical
activity & sports as:1 ) an
essential curricular activity
that create opportunities for
the transfer of learning
between the lecture rooms
and the sports grounds,
through the training and
development of professional
skills of students; 2)
significant connections are
made through sports which
connect people from varied
youth affairs and sports to cater the
need of different physical education
and sports professionals (other than
teachers) as stated in this NEP.‟
The third vertical of HECI will be the
Higher Education Grants Council
(HEGC), which will carry out funding
and financing of higher education
based on transparent criteria, including
the IDPs prepared by the institutions
and the progress made on their
implementation. HEGC will be
entrusted with the disbursement of
scholarships and developmental funds
for launching new focus areas and
expanding quality programme offerings
at HEIs across disciplines and fields.
Higher education institutions have
always set standards in terms of
provision, participation and success.
Hence, under their Institutional
Development Plan (IDP) all Higher
Education Institutions will put in place
their own comprehensive plan and
policy for physical education, physical
activity & sports which should
endeavors to unleash the potential of
physical education, physical activity &
sports to contribute to and deliver a
brilliant experience that benefits
students, staff, the society and the
instit utio n b y2 0 2 5 . This plan
should identify the values which are
established on the key messages about
the impact of physical education, physical
activity & sports as:1 ) an essential
curricular activity that create
opportunities for the transfer of
learning between the lecture rooms and
the sports grounds, through the training
and development of professional skills
1. “Strengthen national
education policy,
implementation and monitoring
to ensure provision of quality,
inclusive physical education in
primary and secondary school-
aged boys and girls, in
accordance with commitments
made to implement the Kazan
Action Plan” (UNESCO 2017;
WHO 2018).
2. “Public authorities at all
levels and those bodies acting
on their behalf must take action
to develop and implement
legislation and regulations,
define national sport
development plans with clear
objectives, and adopt other
measures to encourage physical
education, physical activity and
sport, including the provision of
material, financial and technical
assistance.” (Article 3: 3.3
UNESCO Charter, 2015)
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 backgrounds and cultures,
building relationships and
creating valuable networks for
life.3) physical education,
physical activity& sports
benefit health and
performance as it engage
significant numbers of
students through sports and
games activities that enhance
the health and well-being of
students and staff, amidst a
backdrop of daily challenges
and pressures; 4)Enhances
profile of the Insti tutio n
as it has a enormous role to
play to enhance and promote
the institution‟s profile and
reputation in national and
international arenas, whether
it is through top class
facilities, successes of the
teams and top performing
athletes, awards,
representations,
ambassadors or showcase
events etc. This policy should
specify the strategic
objectives namely participation
& performance and
facilitators like profile,
people, governance, finance &
management and
infrastructure.
4. Teacher Education level
1 15a 15.1a 15.1. Teacher education is vital in 1. To add the words
(p 42) (p 42) creating a pool of school teachers „traditional sports‟,
that will shape the next generation. 2. To add the phrase
Teacher preparation is an activity “The mediocre teacher tells.
that requires multidisciplinary The good teacher explains. The
perspectives and knowledge, superior teacher demonstrates.
of students; 2) significant connections
are made through sports which connect
people from varied backgrounds and
cultures, building relationships and
creating valuable networks for life.3)
physical education, physical activity&
sports benefit health and performance
as it engage significant numbers of
students through sports and games
activities that enhance the health and
well-being of students and staff, amidst a
backdrop of daily challenges and
pressures; 4)Enhances profile of the
Institut io n as it has a enormous
role to play to enhance and promote the
institution‟s profile and reputation in
national and international arenas,
whether it is through top class facilities,
successes of the teams and top
performing athletes, awards,
representations, ambassadors or
showcase events etc. This policy should
specify the strategic objectives namely
participation & performance and
facilitators like profile, people,
governance, finance & management and
infrastructure.
15.1 Teacher education is vital in As affirmed in clause 15.1,
creating a pool of school teachers that “Teacher preparation is an
will shape the next generation. Teacher activity that requires
preparation is an activity that requires multidisciplinary perspectives
multidisciplinary perspectives and and knowledge, formation of
knowledge, formation of dispositions dispositions and values, and
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formation of dispositions and
values, and development of practice
under the best mentors. Teachers
must be grounded in Indian values,
languages, knowledge, ethos, and
traditions including tribal traditions,
while also being well-versed in the
latest advances in education and
pedagogy.
The great teacher inspires.” and values, and development of
practice under the best mentors.
Teachers must be grounded in Indian
values, languages, knowledge, ethos,
and traditions including traditional
sports, tribal traditions, while also
being well-versed in the latest advances
in education and pedagogy.
The mediocre teacher tells. The good
teacher explains. The superior teacher
demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
. • Sports Tourism
development of practice under
the best mentors. Teachers must
be grounded in Indian values,
languages, knowledge, ethos,
and traditions including
traditional sports, tribal
traditions, while also being
well-versed in the latest
advances in education and
pedagogy”.
Teachers should be provided
scope to develop their
competency in allied fields by
introducing Skill development
short Capsule Courses like:
• Hospitality Management in
Sports
• Competition and Venue
Management
• Sports Nutrition
• Fitness and Wellness
• Rehab Therapy in Sports
• Strength and Conditioning
• Herbal Sports Nutrition
• Yoga and Healing Science
• IT in Sports Training and
Analysis
• Sports Synthetic Turf
Installation and Management
• Indoor Synthetic Flooring
Installation and Management
• Fitness Equipment
Manufacturing Technology
• Sports Goods
Manufacturing Technology
• Sports Apparels
Manufacturing Technology
• Sports Journalism through
Social Media
• Sports Photography
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2 15a 15.4a As teacher education requires
(p 42) (p 42) multidisciplinary inputs, and
education in high-quality content as
well as pedagogy, all teacher
education programmes must be
conducted within composite
multidisciplinary institutions. To
this end, all multidisciplinary
universities and colleges - will aim
to establish, education departments
which, besides carrying out cutting-
edge research in various aspects of
education, will also run B.Ed.
programmes, in collaboration with
other departments such as
psychology, philosophy, sociology,
neuroscience, Indian languages,
arts, music, history, literature,
physical education, science and
mathematics. Moreover, all stand-
alone TEIs will be required to
convert to multidisciplinary
institutions by 2030, since they will
have to offer the 4-year integrated
teacher preparation programme.
• Sports Media Management
. Physical education and sports
has many allied and applied
connected sciences and streams
like
Physical Education (TEI)
Physical Education and Sports
Sciences
 Sports Management
 Sports Tourism
 Sports Journalism
 Sports Physiotherapy
 Sports Psychology
 Sports Biomechanics
 Sports Engineering
 Sports Analytics
 Sports Nutrition
 Sports Administration
 Adventure Sports
Education
 Exercise and Rehab
Science etc. it has its own
depth and super specialties.
All the developed countries
started more and more focus on
this kind of courses.
These courses can be taken up
by cluster universities that will
have independent entities with
their own Acts. The minimum
five or six group of colleges in
each region will break away
from traditional affiliating
universities to form cluster
university. Some of the
following vocational courses
are more impactable for the
professional competence of the
students to get immediate job in
the sports industry and allied
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3 15a 15.5a The 4-year integrated B.Ed. offered
(P. 42) (p42) by such multidisciplinary HEIs will,
by 2030, become the minimal
degree qualification for school
teachers. The 4-year integrated
B.Ed. will be a dual-major holistic
Bachelor‟s degree, in Education as
well as a specialized subject such as
a language, history, music,
mathematics, computer science,
To add the following:
during the first two years
and next two years will be
devoted in teaching
technology in the subjects
of their choice including the
practicals and internship
program.
areas:
 Pool Life Guard
 Gym Operation Personnel
 Fitness Training Instructor
 Strength and Conditioning
Trainer
 Play Field Management
 Sports Rehab Therapist
 Sports Massage Therapist
 Sports Turf and Ground
Curator
 Sports Manager
 Sports Event Manager
 Sports Tour Manager
 Physical Fitness Trainer
 Sports Consultant
 Sports Commentator
 Crowd Manager
 Performance Analyst
 Match Analyst
 Sports Media Manager
 Sports Photographer
 Sports Videographer
 Sports Video Analyst
 Grassroots Sports Trainer
 Sports Nutrition Planner
 Sports Equipment Maker
 Sports Good Implements
Maker
 Sports Leotards / Appeals
Maker of super specialties
field of sports education.
Beyond the teaching of cutting-edge 1. The 4-year integrated B.Ed.
pedagogy, the teacher education will will be a dual-major holistic
include grounding in sociology, history, Bachelor‟s degree, in
science, psychology, early childhood Education as well as a
care and education, foundational specialized subject such as a
literacy and numeracy, knowledge of language, history, music,
India and its values/ethos/art/traditions, mathematics, computer
and moreduring the first two years science, chemistry,
and next two years will be devoted in economics, art, physical
teaching technology in the subjects of education, etc.
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chemistry, economics, art, physical
education, etc. Beyond the teaching
of cutting-edge pedagogy, the
teacher education will include
grounding in sociology, history,
science, psychology, early
childhood care and education,
foundational literacy and numeracy,
knowledge of India and its
values/ethos/art/traditions, and
more. The HEI offering the 4-year
integrated B.Ed. may also run a 2-
year B.Ed., for students who have
already received a Bachelor‟s
degree in a specialized subject. A 1-
year B.Ed. may also be offered for
candidates who have received a 4-
year undergraduate degree in a
specialized subject. Scholarships for
meritorious students will be
established for the purpose of
attracting outstanding candidates to
the 4-year, 2-year, and 1-year B.Ed.
programmes.
their choice including the practicals 1. Bringing change in the
and internship program.
2. An Integrated (blended)
3. An Integrated (blended)
teaching model every year and
curriculum based on Industry
requirement, Industry
experienced research faculty,
robust infrastructure and
beyond classroom education
would enhance the quality of
education, increase in
employment and
entrepreneurship.
Understanding the science of
pedagogy and implementing
the same would make a
difference in the education
system in India in the future.
programme of undergraduate
teacher preparation blends
subject matter preparation and
teacher preparation by
offering coursework in both
areas concurrently and in an
integrated manner during the
undergraduate years.
programme of undergraduate
teacher preparation blends
subject matter preparation and
teacher preparation by
offering coursework in both
areas concurrently and in an
integrated manner during the
undergraduate years. Most of
the committees and
commissions on education
have repeatedly pointed about
the mismatch between theory
and practice in teacher
education courses. Blending
these two important domains
of teacher preparation will
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 contribute to prepare a teacher
who is knowledgeable and
skilled in both subject-matter
and pedagogy.
4 15 15.11 A National Mission for Mentoring Committee should
p.no.43 shall be established, with a large recommend standard and
pool of outstanding senior/retired unprejudiced strong
faculty – including those with the monitoring mechanism to
ability to teach in Indian languages the state and central
– who would be willing to provide government for short and
short and long-term long-term
mentoring/professional support to mentoring/professional
university/college teachers. support to
university/college teachers.
Sr. Section/ Clause Amendment Matter after amendment Justification/ Constructive
No Sub /Sub Existing Matter proposed suggestions
Section Clause N
No. o.
5 15 15.12 To create and add matter in Following three programmes 1. 6-Year Integrated Master of Physical
p.no.43 New amendment proposed. are proposed to be added in Education Programme Teacher preparation
clause NEP2020. (B P. Ed.+M.P.Ed) programme in India varies
according to the stages of
1. 6-Year Integrated Master of 2 . 4- year integrated programme school and higher education.
PhysicalEducation Program (B.P.E.+B.P.Ed) The needs, requirements,
(B.P.Ed.+M.P.Ed) and learning abilities of
3. 3-year Bachelor of Physical students vary at each level.
2. 4-year integrated Education & Sports Programme Hence level and stage-
B.P.E.+B.P.Ed programme. (B.P.E.S.) for Skill Development and specific teacher preparation
Vocational Competency.
3. 3-years Bachelor of programmes are essential.
Physical Education & Sports
(BPES) for Skill The first proposed
Development& Vocational integrated course
Competency. emphasizes upon preparing
teachers forHigher
Education.
The four-year integrated
programme aim atpreparing
teachers for Secondary
Education by integrating
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general studies comprising
science, arts, social science,
health education, sports
skills and academics of
physical education (B.P.E.)
and professional studies
(B.P.Ed) comprising
foundations of physical
education, pedagogy and
practicum related to the
tasks and functions of a
physical education teacher
while maintaining a balance
between theory and practice,
as well as, coherence and
integration among the
components of the
programme.
The 3-year degree
programme is for skill
development and inculcating
vocational competency that
will be helpful in promoting
entrepreneurship and start up
initiatives in sports field.
Therefore, the proposed
integrated courses will
ensure vertical mobility of
learners.

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 a
Item number of NEP2020 of the Govt. of India *Item number of detailed draft document of NEP2019 of the Govt. of India
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