It is my pleasure and privilege to welcome you to the portals of the Tamilnadu Physical Education and Sports University, the youngest university in Tamilnadu.

Pursuant to persistent requests from Physical Education professionals to establish a University exclusively for Physical Education, on the lines of Universities for Medicine, Law, Agriculture etc., the Govt. of Tamilnadu enacted the Tamilnadu Physical Education and Sports University Act 2004 which came into force from 15th Sep 2005. The University started functioning from16th Dec 2005, when the first Vice-Chancellor, Dr R. Thirumalaisamy, assumed office along with the Registrar. Thus came into existence a State University of affiliatory type, exclusively for Physical Education and Sports, the first of its kind in India.

The Tamilnadu Physical Education and Sports University has kept before it the following Vision: “To engage in relentless pursuit of Excellence in the promotion and development of Physical Education and Sports through innovative programmes in teaching, coaching, research and outreach activities and evolve a holistic approach to the betterment of human resources through a harmonious blend of body, mind and spirit”

To achieve the above Vision, we will adopt several strategies and strive to make India a physically fit, strong and healthy nation ready to compete with other countries in the areas of Physical Education, Sports and Games and keep aloft our Tricolour in the World Arena.

Though India has vast human resources, it is not able to compete with other nations in the field of sports and physical education, especially owing to lack of physical fitness and lack of our own efforts to infuse in the impressionable mind, the awareness about the importance of physical education, physical activity and fitness.

Education implies a focus on the whole person as opposed to a narrow range of skills or abilities. A physically educated person is one who has mastered the necessary movement skills to participate confidently in many different forms of physical activity, values physical fitness, and understands that both are intimately related to health and well-being. A Well planned Physical Education programme guides people to become motivated to attain optimum health through regular use of new knowledge and skills. This is exactly what we have planned to do.

The Tamilnadu Physical Education and Sports University will work towards achieving its vision through its four Faculties, eleven Departments and ten affiliated Colleges, the details of which are furnished elsewhere in this site.

The University’s motto is "Excellence in Physical Education and Sports". Yes, the dedicated efforts with a sense of discipline will help us secure distinction and lead us towards excellence. Our Website will provide you a wealth of information about our programmes and activities. Visit the site frequently and offer your suggestions for further improvements.

Sincerely Yours
Dr.R. Thirumalaisamy