Bombay Physical Culture Association's College of Physical Education, Mumbai was popularly known as BPCA's College of Physical Education, Mumbai was established on 20th June 1978 under the management of Bombay Physical Culture Association (Estd: 29th June 1935) and was also known as “Mumbai Sharirik Shikshan Mandal” in Marathi version.

It is one of the premier colleges established to impart & provide in the field of higher education for the deserving candidates and prove to be a milestone in the part of progress.
 
The college is permanently affiliated to the University of Mumbai, Mumbai and it is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) & 12(B) in October 1994 under Act, 1956.
 
It is also recognized & approved by Govt. of Maharashtra as an aided college and as well recognized by National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), Bhopal.

It is re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "A" Grade (CGPA Score 3.29 on a 4 Point Scale in 3rd Cycle) on 25th May 2016.
 
The main aim of the college is determined to provide the quality education to the future teachers. With the correct mix of technology and human touch, the college empowers the aspiring teachers to propagate education through the rungs of the society so that they serve the nation while making a satisfying career for themselves.

It is a co-educational private Institute, providing a regular course which is located in an urban part of a Mumbai played a pioneering role in the field of higher education.

The college offers two years Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed) course for those who have completed their graduation with minimum aggregate of 50% from any recognized university are eligible to apply for this course.

Students here are admitted who completed their graduation from recognized university with at least 50% marks in major or in aggregate at the Degree level. But Scheduled Castes (S.C.), Scheduled Tribes (S.T.) & (O.B.C) candidates are to be entitled with a relaxation 5% marks ineligibility for admission.

The college offers two years Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.) course for those who have completed their Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) with the minimum aggregate of 50% from any recognized university are eligible to apply for this course.

Students here are admitted who completed their graduation in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) from a recognized university with at least 50% marks in major or in aggregate at the graduation level. But Scheduled Castes (S.C.), Scheduled Tribes (S.T.) & (O.B.C) candidates are to be entitled with a relaxation 5% marks ineligibility for admission.

Apart from these courses the college offers Doctorate (Ph.D.) course in Physical Education with minimum 2 years duration and offers Add-On Certificate courses.

Vision:

• Strength for nation building by empowering youth with physical, mental, intellectual, emotional and social fitness blended with integrity and harmony

Mission:

• To facilitating Physical Education, per excellence
• Preparing a cadre of professionals  matching  global  standards,  who  are  not  only  physically  fit  but  have a quest for intellectual excellence through world-class research and above all have the ability to  produce  good  citizens  with a healthy  body  and  sound  mind  having  human  values with responsibilities

Objectives:

• To prepare qualified teachers in the field of Physical Education
• To render excellent service in Physical Education
• To provide professional and academic teachers to the Secondary Schools / Colleges / Universities
• To serve as a model for other Colleges of Physical Education
• To provide vocational guidance to the people in the field
• To serve as a Center of Excellence for research in Physical Education and other allied areas

Various teaching and learning techniques are being used by the faculty to impart knowledge and skills to students at Bombay Physical Culture Association's College of Physical Education, Mumbai in its various departments.