Head Of Department(HOD)

Message from the Desk of the HOD

The Department was established in the year 1997 as a constituent department of Vinaya Bhavana (Institute of Education) to produce good quality teachers in the field of Physical Education & Sports and also to nurture university students with maximum exposure to sports. The B.P.E. (Three Years Undergraduate Honours Program in Physical Education), MPE (Two Year Master of Physical Education) and Ph. D. in Physical Education were introduced in the department in 1998, 2001 and 2000 respectively. The B.P.E. (Honours) program was subsequently reviewed and reintroduced with the nomenclature of BA/B.Sc.(H) in Physical Education w.e.f. 2004 to comply with the requirement of West Bengal Central School Service Commission for the appointment of Assistant Teacher in Physical Education in WB schools. Thereafter B.P.Ed. (Two Year Teacher Training Program in Physical Education) with due recognition of the N.C.T.E. was introduced in 2007. The then existing M.P.E. program was also reviewed and reintroduced in the department with the nomenclature of M.P.Ed. with due recognition of the NCTE. The NCTE also extended retrospective recognition to the previous M.P.E. program offered by the department .The BA/B.Sc.(H) in Physical Education was changed to B.Sc.(H) in Physical Education from 2020 which at present under the New Education Policy, the 3 years UG program (6 semesters) was changed to 4 years Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports (BPES) (8 semesters) programme from 2023. Presently the department offers B.P.E.S. (4 years), B.P.Ed. (Two Year Teacher Training Programme), M.P.Ed. (Two Year Post Graduate Teacher Training Programme) and PhD in Physical Education programme. In 2017, the nomenclature of the department ‘Department of Physical Education’ was renamed as ‘Department of Physical Education and Sport Science’.

As the Head of the Department, I am thrilled to present our vibrant and forward-thinking academic community. Our mission is to excel in education, research, and community service. We offer a wide array of programs designed to provide our students with the essential knowledge, skills, and experiences to succeed in physical education, sport science, and related fields.

Our faculty members are dedicated professionals who create a supportive and stimulating learning environment. We are committed to equipping our students with the tools necessary to become leaders, educators, and practitioners capable of making a positive societal impact.

Our department boasts state-of-the-art facilities, innovative research opportunities, and a lively student community. We are passionate about the role of physical activity and sport in enhancing life quality and promoting overall well-being.

Explore our website to discover more about our programs, research projects, and the exciting opportunities available at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science.

Thank you for visiting, and we look forward to welcoming you to our department.