Physical education department

Physical Education Department

by Nithyashree

                           Photo of Physical education department

   Physical education department is one of the departments among all other 64 departments which come under the control of Mysore University, which was established in the year 1916.The university college of physical education started in 1972 under the department of physical education, university of Mysore. When the department was started they first introduced ‘The Bachelor’s of physical Education’ course in the year 1972 with an intake capacity of 20 students and in 1974 ‘Masters of physical education was introduced. The duration which was of one year had been enhanced to 2 years in the year 2001 as per the regulations of NCTE and was renamed as’ The department of studies in physical education and sports science’ in the year 2002.

The physical education department was mainly started to develop an understanding and appreciation of importance of Physical Education ad at the same time to develop philosophical and scientific perspectives of Physical education. The department organizes regular interbeaural programs in sports for students and it also organizes projects in sports, games, and athletics for students. Teachers and students can work and gain firsthand experience. 

 As practical training is very important in physical education obviously the department concentrates on practical sports activities and practical trainings. Through practical training they are willing to develop a broad perspective of the profession of sports coaching. Every day the students are sent for Mysore university field for practice as a part of their classes. There they are going to practice sports and games like Vollyball, football, basketball, hockey, Kho-Kho, handball and also basic drill. The students are also taught with formal activities like broad jump, shot put, hardles, javelin throw, Hammer throw, race walthing.Apart from these they gives special training relating to Yoga, Wrestling as indigenous activities.

At present Mr.chandrakumar is the chairman of the department…He is a graduate of Bsc, BEd, MPEd and PhD…His area of specializations are volleyball, exercise physiology…He is a rank holder in Bed and MPEd degrees. He is a chairman of DOS In physical education and sports sciences since from 2004.he worked as Director, faculty advisor and as a coordinator and also as deputy registrar in different capacities. He also has membership in several professional organizations like selection committee of Mysore university handball and volleyball teams, Karnataka…etc…

Usually the students of physical education after the completion of their course look for jobs as a teacher s in schools and universities schools.So, the students here are also made taught with the theories of physical education like teaching methods and develops interest and ability to involve themselves and take responsibilities in health and safety education activities in the school and community. The course imparts knowledge in specific core subjects and allied fields as well as to develop teaching skills and also skills of variety of sports and games. So they will be efficient in teaching and coaching when they get into jobs in schools and universities. The department desires that by the completion of the course the students schools understand the concept and basic principles of school management, institutional planning and researching management with the understanding of identifying factors conducive to the factors to the effective management of schools.So, the teachers here  work extra hour to help weaker students towards improving their personality. Teacher assists the students and alumni of department in preparing them for SLET, SET and for MET exams.

Apart from these the department arranges special training for students desire of taking exams as officials and referees and umpire in different sports and games and also teacher guide and counsel general public in fitness and sports.

Finally, the main focus of the course run in the department is of curriculum content at undergraduate level (B.P.ED) and at the post graduate level has depth. The course is to impact knowledge in specific core subjects and allied fields as well as to give guidance regarding teaching skills, skills of a variety of sports and games. So, that they are groomed to take up teaching and coaching when they get jobs in schools and universities. The faculty members have vast experience to cater to the curricular needs of the students.