What is the difference between B.P.Ed & B.Ed? Which course is better?

<p>B.Ed is a course which is purely related to teaching field whereas B.P.Ed is related to the field of Physical Education. The difference between both the courses are as follows:</p><table border="0" width="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><th><p align="center"><strong>Feature</strong></p></th><th><p align="center"><strong>B.Ed.</strong></p></th><th><p align="center"><strong>B.P.Ed.</strong></p></th></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Focus</strong></p></td><td><p>Teaching academic subjects in schools (Classes 6-12)</p></td><td><p>Teaching physical education and related activities in schools (Classes 1-12)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Eligibility</strong></p></td><td><p>Bachelor's degree in any discipline</p></td><td><p>Bachelor's degree in any discipline (preferably with some sports participation)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Entrance Exams</strong></p></td><td><p>CTET (Central Teacher Eligibility Test) or state-level TETs</p></td><td><p>May or may not require entrance exams depending on the institution</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Course Duration</strong></p></td><td><p>3 years</p></td><td><p>3 years</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Curriculum Focus</strong></p></td><td><p>Subject-specific pedagogy, child psychology, classroom management, practical teaching</p></td><td><p>Sports pedagogy, exercise physiology, anatomy &amp; kinesiology, health education, coaching skills, practical training</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Career Opportunities</strong></p></td><td><p>Secondary and Senior Secondary Teacher (various academic subjects)</p></td><td><p>Physical Education Teacher, Sports Coach, Fitness Instructor, Sports Administrator</p></td></tr></tbody></table>

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Bachelor of Physical Education or B.P.Ed is an undergraduate course dealing with sports and physical fitness. The course basically introduces the individual to the domain of all sorts of sports activities and its related knowledge whereas B.Ed is an undergraduate professional degree which prepares students for work as a teacher in schools. The main aim of B.Ed course is to developing the understanding and competencies required by teachers for effective teaching-learning process.

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