UGC asks varsities to start two new courses in sports science

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued notification pertaining to launch of two new degrees in the field of sports science - a three-year Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports (BPES) course and a two-year Master of Physical Education and Sports (MPES).
Sources said that Physical education is already being taught in a number of institutes under the purview of National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) to encourage the learners to take up teaching as their profession.
The two new courses are aimed at creating professionals who will work in the field and apply for Director or Assistant Director level positions.

The notification issued by the UGC said it had the approval of the central Government.
The UGC has also asked Universities, which are already offering BPE and MPE programmes, that they shall accordingly restructure these programmes and award the degrees.