Sports Diploma

Course Details :   

This course has been conducted for more than three decades past students now serve as sports officers, physical training instructors in government and private sector organizations throughout the country. This Diploma is a requisite for recruitment and promotion of government sector employment. Candidates to follow this programme are selected on competitive selection process by a written examination followed by a practical test. Notice calling for applications appears in Government Gazette Notification annually.

Course Content:

1. General Theory of Training – Training principles, energy systems, training methodologies, training load, physical fitness, training plans

2. Compulsory sports – Volleyball, netball, football, gymnastics, basketball, kabaddi, swimming, cricket, weight lifting, judo, badminton, elle

3. Electives – Hockey, tae- kwon- do, karate-do, wrestling

4. Athletics – Short, middle and long distance running, track and field rules and regulations, throws and jumps

5. Specialization – Volleyball / Netball / Football

6. Auxiliary subjects – Exercise physiology, sociology, psychology, statistics, nutrition, biochemistry, sports medicine & first aid, Sport biomechanics