The Allied Health Sciences significantly contribute to optimum
performance in the field of Physical Education and Sports. Hence this
Faculty with the following Departments has been established:
- Department of Exercise Physiology and Nutrition
- Department of Sports Psychology and Sociology
- Department of Sports Bio-mechanics and Kinesiology
- Department of Statistics and Computer Applications (Supportive
Department)
- Department of Communication and Journalism (Supportive Department)
Department of Exercise Physiology and Nutrition
The thrust of the programmes offered by the department will be on
total fitness that integrates Medical fitness, Nutritional Fitness,
Mental fitness and social fitness. The effect of exercise on neuro –
muscular, Cardiovascular and Physiological systems are given due
coverage. Further, the curriculum provides an insight into the
importance of nutrition, nutrition standard, balanced diets and
calorific values.
Courses offered:
- M.Sc in Excercise Physiology and Nutrition
- P.G. Diploma in Excercise Physiology and Nutrition
- Ph.D.
Department of Sports Psychology and SociologySports psychology deals with understanding human behaviour in sports
setup. It underlines various psychological variables that influence
sports performance. A study of sports psychology suggests ways and
means to develop psychological skills to optimize sports performance.
Sports Sociology studies society’s multidimensional influence on
sports and helps to understand different cultures and their
implications on sports performance. Sports by itself influences, the
society and brings out changes in the outlook of the society.
Outstanding sports personalities bring out remarkable changes in the
attitude and approach of the society to sports.
Courses offered:
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M.Sc in Sports Psychology and Sociology
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P.G. Diploma in Sports Psychology and Sociology
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Ph.D.
Department of Bio-mechanics and KinesiologyThe programme offered by this Department will give a clear understanding of the human movement
especially in relation to Applied Sports. A study of Biomechanics
will help to analyse and interpret the cause and effect of the forces
applied to and by the body. The study of Kinesiology will be of
immense benefit to people wanting to improve overall health and
performance. It is committed to training professionals who will have
a strong foundation in the study of “movement” in sports from both
theoretical and applied perspectives.Courses offered:
- M.Sc in Sports Biomechanics and Kinesiology
- P.G. Diploma in Sports Biomechanics and Kinesiology
- Ph.D.
Department of Statistics and Computer Applications
The Department of Statistics and Computer Applications will be a
central facility networking and providing IT and Communication
facilities to various departments in the University. The department
will train the Physical Education professionals and make them
knowledgeable in the application of Computer in their chosen field.Use of Computers for Advanced Statistical Analysis of various data
will help in consolidating the research findings and lead to speedy
dissemination of the same to those who need it.
The Department will play a crucial role in supporting the teaching
and research work of the University.
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