About the Department

The Department of Physical Education & Sports is committed to promoting physical fitness, sportsmanship, and holistic student development through quality instruction, training, guidance, and experiential learning.

The department adopts a student-centered approach that combines physical activity, skill development, health education, and competitive sports participation. Through structured programmes, students develop leadership, teamwork, discipline, communication, confidence, and lifelong fitness habits.

The department ensures an inclusive and supportive learning environment, encouraging participation from all students, including those with diverse abilities.

Sports & Activities

Students receive training in a wide range of modern and traditional sports, including:

• Volleyball
• Cricket
• Football
• Handball
• Throwball
• Carrom
• Chess
• Athletics
• Kho-Kho
• Kabaddi
• Tennikoit
• Ball Badminton
• Baseball
• Softball
• Yoga

The College actively participates in intercollegiate tournaments for both men and women and encourages students to represent the institution in various sporting events.

Infrastructure & Facilities

The campus is equipped with sports infrastructure and training facilities that support physical education, fitness development, and competitive sports participation.

The department also organizes intramural competitions, fitness programmes, and recreational activities that encourage active participation and promote a healthy lifestyle.

Student Development

Physical Education goes beyond sports participation by helping students:

• Develop physical fitness and overall well-being
• Build leadership and teamwork skills
• Enhance communication and problem-solving abilities
• Foster discipline, confidence, and sportsmanship
• Promote mental health and healthy lifestyle practices
• Cultivate values of fairness, respect, and inclusivity

Our Commitment

The Department is dedicated to creating an environment that is inclusive, equitable, and free from harassment or discrimination. Through sports, fitness, and physical education, we strive to empower students to lead healthy, productive, and socially responsible lives.

Vision

"Sports for All & All for Sports"

Mission

• Preparing students to meet the complex challenges of the regional and global communities through participation in physical and sports activities.
• To understand the values of physical activity and its contribution to a healthy lifestyle
• Fostering opportunities for students to assume leadership roles.

Motto

"Never Give Up"

Objectives

• Promote awareness of the importance of physical activity and fitness.
• Encourage regular participation in sports and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Develop discipline, sportsmanship, teamwork, and moral values.
• Foster self-confidence, leadership, and positive attitudes.
• Enhance physical fitness, endurance, strength, and overall well-being.
• Cultivate respect, integrity, responsibility, and effective communication.
• Encourage mass participation in sports and recreational activities.

Facilities & Programmes

The Department offers modern indoor and outdoor sports facilities that support fitness, recreation, and competitive sports participation.

Sports Team Selections

Students are invited to join the College's inaugural teams and represent DVAACAS in intercollegiate tournaments. Selections are open for:

• Volleyball
• Badminton
• Football
• Cricket
• Kabaddi
• Kho-Kho
• Athletics

Intramural League

The College conducts inter-department and inter-house leagues to encourage participation, teamwork, and campus engagement.

Campus Wellness Programmes

Regular wellness and fitness activities are organized to promote physical and mental well-being.

Sunrise Yoga Sessions

Held every Tuesday and Thursday morning.

Functional Fitness Sessions

Outdoor fitness and conditioning programmes designed to improve strength, endurance, and overall fitness.

Contact

Department email: sportsdvaacas@gmail.com

Faculty Details

Dr. NAMBI SUNDARAJAN T, Ph.D
Experience: 17 years
Area of Interest: Sports Psychology