Establishment
Although propagation of Indian system of physical culture among common masses is one of the prime objectives of the BPCA, today strategically the term Physical Education has been accepted globally as a profession with better academic status through University Education. This gave birth to BPCA’s College of Physical Education in 20th June 1978, with a view to prepare qualified and competent Physical Educators as well as for promoting Research in Physical Education, Sports Sciences and allied disciplines and for rendering Health-Fitness related services to the community.
BPCA’s College of Physical Education is permanently affiliated to the University of Mumbai and aided by the Government of Maharashtra. It also comes under section 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC act, for receiving central assistance. The College is recognized by the NCTE for conducting B. P. Ed and M. P. Ed. programs. Presently, the College is conducting various programmes viz., B.P.Ed, M.P.Ed. and Ph.D. as well as value added courses in Health, Fitness and Management, Technical Officiating of various Games and Sports.
Ours is the only aided and leading Institution of Physical Education in the jurisdiction of the University of Mumbai, which has taken initiative in introducing most of the courses of Physical Education. Since its establishment in 1978, the College is sincerely working with a Mission of Facilitating Physical Education – par excellence, preparing a cadre of professionals matching global standards who are not only physically fit but have quest for intellectual excellence through world class research and above all have ability to produce good citizens with healthy body and sound mind having human values with civic responsibilities. During last 45 years, the institution has produced more than 4200 Secondary Physical Educators, about 650 Masters and 64 Ph.D. scholars who are working in various Schools, Colleges, and Universities not only in the state but also at National Level & abroad. Apart from the various courses conducted by the institution it is significantly contributing by way of undertaking various collaborative and extension activities and programs by establishing linkage with the local, national and international Go’s & NGo’s. The research centre of the college is conducting various Minor Research Project financially supported by University of Mumbai.
The College enjoys good reputation in the jurisdiction of the University of Mumbai, State of Maharashtra and Society. By taking into cognizance the achievement and academic excellence of the college during last 45 years.