The 10 Best Sports Education Institutes in India, 2019

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4. From the EDITOR Apurva Bhosale k n b p k sdyb Reviving the Sports Fraternity with Best-in-class Amenities T he educational institutes are providing with the best-in-class offerings for the upliftment of every student's academic performance. These institutes are not restricted on achieving educational excellence, but also strive in the overall development of a student. Hence, many institutes are focusing on bringing forth sports education for nurturing students and giving them exposure of the wide spectrum. b These institutes are developing the students well-being and also opening them to foresee the various opportunities lying forth them in the arena of sports. The world has seen many legends who have broken many records and created milestones in their curricular journey. Hence, to foster the new-age sportsman and to keep the spirit alive, the sports institutes conduct several competitions on national and international levels to push the students to excel at their maximum potential. u j k e Also, the available resources are a boon for the students, its facilities, infrastructure, equipments, world-class couching are some of the key factors that contribute to build an efficient sportsman. The amount of active participation shown by students have given rise to the institutes leveling up their game and putting their best foot forward in order to help these students perform with excellence on the field. Playing the role of beacon in every student’s professional journey, these sports institutions are helping them mould into responsible and well-versed sportsman. u p c b T R x p jk d kp z xc j i qz a d kp z xc kp z xc v vb vb k d k d z xc j i qa e d z x e b x b x b q kp b u kp vb j i u ez b x qa d e vb b x b x j i vb b u qa qa e b j i e i s b u b u

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6. Institute of Sports Science & Technology Blending Sports, Fitness and Education into a Dynamic Team 08 SPECIAL PROFILE ARTICLE 16 The Sports Edition Unique and Unusual Sports Around the World 30 The Sports Gurukul Bringing Sports into Action

7. CONTENTS 22 Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Ascending towards the Peak of Excellence 24 Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education A Stellar Performer in the Sports Training and Physical Education. 28 Sanskar School Giving Sports a New Dimension 36 Somaiya Sports Academy Developing Talented Sporting Individuals with Holistic Education 38 Sunbeam Suncity Rising to its Glory from Dusk to Dawn

8. The 10 Best Sports Educa?on Ins?tutes in India, 2019 – The Pioneers of Sports Educa?on in India S In recent times, the sports classes are no longer leisure for the students, but are building blocks towards a successful career. Helping them along are the sports education institutions by guiding them with a holistic approach and pushing them beyond their limits. ports education has emerged as a viable option ever since students have started to seek sports as a potential career. Bringing forth the best of amenities and providing the students with opportunities and exposures are the Sports Education institutions. Be it exceptional infrastructure, diverse experiences through participating in national and international events, these institutions are opening the gates for endless prospects. Focusing not only on conventional sports but also highlighting the unconventional sports like taekwondo, archery, fencing, and many others, these institutions are embracing innovation and creating sports icons of tomorrow. The Knowledge Review thus presents a special issue“The 10 Best Sports Education Institutes in India, 2019”, which highlights the leading sports institutes, which are providing a facelift to the education system. These institutes are bringing forth an student’s maximum potential to reap the best career opportunities. On the Cover we have Institute of Sports Science & Technology, an institute with an aim to provide a scientific approach to sports and fitness education giving utmost guidance to aspirants interested in making a career in the sports industry. The issue features The Sports Gurukul, Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education,Sanskar School, Somaiya Sports Academy, Sunbeam Suncity,Young Guns Sports Academy, Kooh Sports, and Overall Sports Academy. Also, our in-house editor have penned down creative piece of write-up “Unique and Unusual Sports Around the World ”. So, flip through the pages for more insights on this education tour! T R

10. Cover Story Dr. Vipul Lunawat Director ISST

11. 1 most SPORTS EDUCATION Institute of Sports Science Technology Education into a Dynamic Team ISST is India’s first dedicated sports, fitness education institute which “ T H E INSTITUES IN INDIA 2019 T R & Blending Sports, Fitness and “ provides professional courses in sports management and allied education, determined to develop athletes, managers and other support staff

12. he mission of the institute is to reach out to those T guidance through our various courses and services. exposed to the best possible opportunities regarding work with the leading sports companies and organizations in the country. individuals interested in making a career in sports/fitness industry and provide them professional ISST has a ‘Student Accreditation’certification from the International Sports Professionals Association (ISPA), Chicago, USA for all of its courses. The ISPA certification is an internationally recognized credential. Institute of Sports Science and Technology is one of the leading autonomous sports and fitness education institutes in India, established in 2009. It was launched with an aim to provide a scientific approach to sports and fitness education giving utmost guidance to aspirants interested in making a career in the sports industry. It builds a strong foundation for those who wish to be actively involved in the sports industry. It has been a strong organization with long term goals to develop sports education to the best standard in India which will eventually create better athletes, sports managers and allied support staff. The faculty is amongst the best and provides top class education to its students. In this new era, modern sport is in urgent need of highly competent, well trained and experienced sports administrators and allied support staff who will manage all aspects of sport efficiently. The institute has been in the industry over a decade, providing various professional courses in sports education through its distance education as well as classroom program models. A Snippet of Collaborations and Associations The institute's collaborations and associations are commendable as it brings immense opportunities and exposures for its students. To name a few associations are Brightline Cricket academy - Dubai, Shaker Hamdard Sports Management Services - Afghanistan, Lifeline Psychologies - Srilanka, S L Kirloskar Centre for Executive Education, Pune, India, and Kaveri group of institutes, Pune, India. It is a member of United Health and Fitness Through the amazing industry connect, internship projects and professional placement guidance, the students are

13. “ ISST ENVISIONS BECOMINGTHE SUPREME CENTER FOR SPORTS,FITNESS & PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION, DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH WHICH WILL INCULCATE A SPORTING CULTURE A FEELING OF WELL-BEING THE SOCIETY AND “ IN Federation, UHFF and has bagged many honors under its name and one of them is the prestigious PEFI Award. of the institute. He holds a Ph.D. in Sports Management and has Level 02 coaching certification from Australian Ice Racing (AIR) in Short Track Speed Ice skating, certified by Olympic Solidarity program. He is the Winner of Physical Education Foundation of India (PEFI) National Award 2018 for Excellence and Leadership in Sports. The Resourceful Personalities Institute of Sports Science and Technology is the brainchild of like-minded and passionate personalities, who have taken the institute to new heights. Dr. P.C. Shejwalkar, senior educationist, management expert and Professor Emeritus of Commerce and Management Sciences, Ujwala Lunawat, a National Gold medalist in basketball, Former Member of Maharashtra state sports council and Dr. Vipul Lunawat are the founders of ISST. He has been instrumental in setting up the institute since the beginning and has been involved in developing various programs in sports and fitness education. The institute has few prominent personalities like Mr. Abhinav Bindra - India’s first Olympic Gold Medalist in the 10 metre Air Rifle event at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Mr. Antonio Robustelli - International Sports Performance Expert from Italy, Late. Mr. Bhishmaraj Bam - International Sports Psychologist, Dr. Manit Arora - Sports Medicine expert etc. to name a few on our Advisory Board. The ISST Chairperson, Ujwala Lunawat has been the key person behind the success of ISST. Being a National Gold Medalist in Basketball, she is thoroughly passionate. With her meticulous work ethical approach, she has successfully won the Rajiv Gandhi Award for developing sports infrastructure in Pune and become the Former Member of Maharashtra state sports council, Maharashtra Rajya Krida Parishad (Maharashtra State Sports Council). Bestowing Best-in-class Amenities ISST is one of its kind and probably the only specialized Institute in India providing professional courses in sports education. It offers its programs in two verticals, distance education and classroom education. Through the distance The ISST Director, Dr. Vipul Lunawat is the driving force

14. ISST “ “ education, the institute provides its courses to students from across different cities in India and also provides them internship/placement opportunities in top sports companies/organizations pan India. The classroom courses are conducted in Pune at ISST campus and the faculty for the classroom courses are all the industry experts who have extensive work experience with top sports companies. It invites various guest speakers from the industry from various fields. is collectively formed on the principles of hard-work, determination, discipline, team-work and a profound passion for sports, which are a must for any sports organization “ “ Apart from the educational programs, ISST also runs two multi-sport centers in Pune catering to sports like cricket, basketball, football, gymnastics, roller-skating, and ice- skating. Students from the age-group of 3 years and above are given coaching by a team of elite coaches, who are highly committed to help students excel to their maximum potential. The students have the opportunity to work with their sports clubs as interns for practical exposure. Institute of Sports Science and Technology has following facilities for following sports at its campus: basketball, cricket, football, skating, gymnastics, gym facilities, physiotherapy, and rehabilitation. An Overview of the Syllabus The industry-oriented course syllabus aims at and provides a mix of theory with case studies, video lecture content, online examinations and internship experience for practical exposure. ISST’s Distance Education structure: • The study material contains study notes of all the chapters in the course structure and the detailed information highlighting the relevant topics. • A video lecture DVD is also sent as part of the course material to the student which contains summary of the major topics covered in the course, wherein the faculty explains important terms with examples. The certification for this program will be jointly issued by ISST and ISPA. Internationally recognized ‘Student Accreditation’ certification from International Sports Professionals Association, ISPA, Chicago, USA. The following are the classroom programs/courses at ISST - • Master’s Program in Sport Management (1 year) • Diploma Program in Sports Management (6 months) • Master’s Program in Sports Science (1 year) • Diploma Program in Sports Science (6 months) • Diploma Program in Sports Exercise Nutrition (6months)

15. The following Distance Education programs/course at ISST - The various career choices include working with leading sports organizations and companies managing different administrative aspects like marketing, finance, HR, strategy, event management or working with athletes in different sports academies and clubs, to develop their performance. ISST is planning to establish a sports science center which will cater to elite athletes to improve their performance and eventually craft a pathway for research oriented programs in sports technology and sciences. • Distance Master’s Program in Sport Management (1year) • Distance Diploma Program in Sports Management (6 months) • Distance Master’s Program in Sports Science (1 year) • Distance Diploma Program in Sports Science (6 months) • Distance Master’s Program in Sports Exercise & Nutrition (1year) • Distance Diploma Program in Sports Exercise & Nutrition (6 months) • Distance Diploma Program in Sports Exercise & Psychology (6 months) • Distance Diploma Program in Sports Technology (6 months) • Distance Diploma Program in Sports Medicine (6 months) • Distance Certificate in Sports Dentistry (3 months) The Notable Alumnus The alumni of ISST have carved a niche for themselves in the public and private sectors. It represents a wealth of talent and expertise across the globe. The athletic records set by these athletes in the different sports are tremendous. These skillful athletes are defining success in many different ways. To name a few are Moinak Sarkar (Working with Reliance Foundation), N Mukundan (International Para swimmer), Col Gurbaksh Singh (Commandant, Army Institute of Physical Training), Kunal Dave (Manager, West Zone, Oakley sunglasses), Nehal Das (North East Football Academy), and Capt. Nitin Pant, Sports expert, CII. T R About the Career Opportunities and Exposures The students get well versed with the various important aspects required for managing and running a sports business or managing a sports team/athlete after successful completion of the courses. ISST has a network of more than thousand sports companies and organization pan India. The internship program provides the students an opportunity to work with top companies and gain hands-on practical experience. The students get the chance to be a part of the top sports events and conferences in the industry.

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18. THE SPORTS GURUKUL THE SPORTS GURUKUL THE SPORTS GURUKUL BRINGING SPORTS INTO ACTION TSG aims to see maximum children live a healthy and active lifestyle, thereby giving India International Sports Champions by 2020. not only during childhood but throughout their life and provide those with exceptional sporting talents a launch pad for sporting excellence, T over 1 Lakh participants have undergone physical education training and sports coaching at the institute and it has now spread its wings in over 25 cities across the country. he Sports Gurukul is Indias’s first of its kind physical education, professional sports and fitness development training organization. In a decade, Our core objective is to lay such a foundation among take responsibility of their fitness and health, and only during childhood but throughout their lives children which will help them The Sports Gurukul team is dedicated towards providing quality sports solutions be it through coaching, event management, sports consulting, or infrastructure development. remain healthy and active not The institute believes that it is important to provide a safe environment for children to train. Hence, it ensures that the Sports facilities are well maintained and are at par with the international sports safety standards. It has a well-furnished infrastructure with utmost offerings with continuous development. It has L2F (Life Long Fitness) which is a systematic, structured and integrated fitness program for schools with the core objective of laying such a foundation in fitness and sports amongst children which will help them throughout their life. 16 | June 2019 NOWLEDGEREVIEW NOWLEDGEREVIEW Education. Innovation. Success

19. 1 most SPORTS EDUCATION T H E INSTITUES IN INDIA 2019 T R The Resourceful Duo Jay Shah and Paresh Kothari are the two co-founders of the institute who also play the role of joint MD’s at TSG. Listed below is the information to know more about these two diligent personalities: About Jay Shah About Paresh Kothari • An IT marketing professional, whose passion and love for sports drove Jay to enter the field of sports in 2002, eventually leading to the founding of TSG, one of India's first private grass root sports firms. • Under his leadership, TSG's plan was selected amongst the top 40 (among 16,000+) business ideas across India at the Economic Times Power of Idea Contest 2010. This led do a training program at IIM (A) and a grant from the Dept. Of Science & Technology, Govt of India. • An avid sports lover, Paresh co-founded TSG along with Jay, leaving behind a successful career in corporate advisory & investment banking, to pursue his passion for sports and fitness in an entrepreneurial venture. • He was instrumental in shaping & refining TSG's business idea which led to its selection in the Top-40 at the Economic Times contest. • Paresh’s vision & strategy to create a sustainable and scalable business model in sports & physical education, led to TSG start a new innings to become one of the leaders in sports and physical education programs in India. Hype Foundation, UK. Also it was twice voted as the “Best Physical Education & Sports Education Program” at the Indian Education Awards 2017 and 2018. The square approach: • To become the most preferred service provider for school PE and SPORTS programs in India. • To help children pursue sports as a career. • To create awareness about physical fitness through sports to people of all age groups. • To work on the overall development of a child leading to a complete personality development. In terms of collaborations the institute has an association with Eric Benny Sports Management (EBSM), Deutsches Football Internat (DFI) and FC Metz which provides TSGFS a pathway for talented Indian footballers to get scouted and trained at European centres of expertise. Also in association with Australasian Academy of Tennis Coaches (AATC) at its various locations it provides best tennis coaching in Mumbai. It provides physical education for schools in India, sports training, school sports management and total sports management services for schools and colleges to help them take their sports to the next level, and conduct Training Programs for all outdoor and indoor sports. TSG’s coaches have trained more than 15000 students at grass root level over a decade. An initiative of TSG, TSGSS in association with Michael Phelps Swimming School is one of the few swimming academies in India, which provides an opportunity for young swimmers to get coaching at both, the grass-root level and at the professional level. TSGSS adopts best coaching practices and methodology, thereby developing talent which is ready to meet world class standards. Another initiative of TSG, TSGBS is a new initiative for aspiring basketball players, which will provide them with an opportunity to get international basketball programming About the Achievements and Collaborations The Sports Gurukul has been a recipient of many awards. The organization recently won the Best Sports Coaching Institute award for the fifth time in a row at the Indian Education Awards 2019 (2014-19). Top 50 Innovative Sports Start-ups globally in 2017 by voted as one of the It is 17 June 2019 |

20. Connect and Engage With the Employees through Sports The Sports Gurukul is also a Sports Event Management organization which has successfully conducted and executed various sports events, team building activities, and Inter Corporate Tournaments for various companies in India. and curriculum at their local academies. TSG Basketball School is providing a pathway for exceptional talents to get a chance to undergo scouting and training with the international partner CFT (USA). The Notable Alumnus The Sports Gurukul has a rich pool of talented students, who have marked a name for themselves in the market. To name a few are Isha Mali (2014-15) – Has trained with TSG over the last five years and selected as the Captain of Maharashtra Basketball team. Subroto Ganguly and Amit Chauhan – played Nationals representing Maharashtra during 2011 – 2013 and Kanishka Lohar also played for Maharashtra during the same period. Om Nandkumar Savanekar has been training with TSG and performed remarkably well at the State level for the last 3 years. Came 1st as a team at the 59th National School Games, AP 2013- 14, and 2nd at 13th Sub Junior Maharashtra State Archery Championship, Mumbai. In today’s fast paced life, it’s very difficult to create a sense of belonging towards the company amongst the employees. Thus the Corporate Sports Training Program can help one in the following ways: • Stress Buster- Instead of the usual time out at meetings and conferences, why not take stimulating and energizing fitness splits. The professionals will bring motivation, enthusiasm, and melody in their workaholic schedule. The participants will return to the meeting totally refreshed and ready to go. • Teamwork- Interacting in groups will build trust, cooperation, and teamwork amongst the employees 18 | June 2019

21. which is very essential to keep the company’s atmosphere healthy. • Leadership Qualities- What’s better than sports to augment leadership qualities in a person? professional experiences to develop fitness plans to train students and track their progress The program is based Fitness For Life’s H. E. L. P. philosophy. This philosophy teaches the value and benefits of lifelong physical activity as well as the idea that physical activity can and should be fun making the students remain active throughout their lives. • H ealth for • E veryone with an emphasis on • L ifetime activity designed to meet • P ersonal needs The Value-Added Benefits The Sports Gurukul is an inspiring and dedicated team which fosters to bring the best among its students. It has a wide spectrum of offerings listed here: • The partnership with Human Kinetics, gives the institute access to a wealth of knowledge and research activities for an improved insight on physical activity and health. • Complete support from the authors of FFL [Fitness For Life], which includes internationally renowned professors, coaches, and researchers from every field of physical activity • In house training centers at Wadala • Committed and Certified trainers who utilize their The Stairway to Lifetime Fitness is used to show the importance of learning decision making and problem solving skills that promote independence. This will help the children to plan and define a lifetime activity program suited to his/her individual needs. T R 19 June 2019 |

24. Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Ascending towards the Peak of Excellence HMI/ The institute aims to train enterprising members of the community, who in turn develop mountaineering activities in the Himalayas as a sport and as a scientific and entrepreneurial pursuit in field of adventure The main objective of the Institute was to encourage and promote mountaineering. Over the years, it has crossed many milestones and has organized fourteen mountaineering expeditions which include two Everest expeditions. The institute conducts 16 scheduled courses every year. One adventure course is reserved for visually handicapped persons. One course on methods of instruction (MOI) is conducted for the potential instructors, who want to pursue mountaineering as a career. In addition, many special courses are run for students and adults on specific demand. All the courses are highly subsidized with the institute charging very nominal fee which includes the cost of training, equipment, boarding and lodging. T then Prime Minister & Chief Minister of West Bengal respectively, to commemorate the first successful ascent of Mount Everest by Late Shri Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary. In its existence of over six decades,the institute has trained more than 45,000 students including 2500 from abroad. A certificate from HMI is a prized possession for all trainees. he Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) was established on 4th November, 1954 by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru & Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy, the Words of Wisdom for Sportsmanship Mountaineering is the only sport where one competes with the self and not with any other person. In other words, it teaches the individual to be mentally, physically, and spiritually healthy and maintain high degree of discipline be it in personal behavior, personal habits, eating, sleeping, and socializing. At the institute, the Ecology and Environment form main part of training curriculum and efforts are made to maintain Clean and Green Mountain. The Method of Instructions Course run by the Institute is specifically designed to train an individual to become a mountaineering instructor and the above mentioned qualities holding the HMI certificate are certain to be hired by potential employers. Bestowing with Utmost Facilities HMI provides state of the art facilities to its trainees and boasts of a well-furnished hostel facility for the trainees. It has modern training facilities like the indoor and outdoor climbing walls, and a well-stocked library. One of the fascinating features of the Institute is it has the oldest mountaineering museum of the country, which was established in 1957. It serves as a center of educational research on mountaineering activities both for trainees and research scholars. It has a rich collection of manuscripts, autographs, books, and mountaineering equipment belonging to famous mountaineers. 22 | June 2019

25. About the Career Opportunities and Exposures 1 most SPORTS EDUCATION T H E INSTITUES IN INDIA 2019 T R As the popularity of adventure sports has grown manifold in recent times many reputed schools, institutions, business houses, hotels, and resorts hire trained people to run customized adventure activities for their organization. Besides, there are always in demand for the armed/ para military forces. A database of able and willing passed out trainees is maintained and their details are posted in the website to enable potential employers to find the right kind of person for their establishment. This way many of the trainees have been hired by various agencies. Accomplished Alumnus HMI boasts of a lineage of many illustrious luminaries. To name a few are Shri Kushang Sherpa – The most accomplished mountaineer of the country who has climbed the Everest five times. He is among few in the world who has climbed the Everest from all the routes. Ms. Kunga Bhutia – First women Everest climber from West Bengal. Gp. Capt. Jaikishan - He has eight mountaineering expeditions under his belt viz. Everest, Lhotse and Mt. Cho Oyu. He has also climbed Mt. Denali and Mt Acancagua, the highest peaks in American Continent.T R Gp Capt Jaikishan The Ardent Leader Major Narendra Dhar Jayal, was selected as the first Principal of the Institute, who wasan officer of Bengal Sappers and a legendry figure in Indian mountaineering. Tenzing Norgay (1914-1986), fresh from his Everest conquest was appointed as Director of Field Training with a band of robust Sherpa Instructors. Nawang Gombu (1936-2011), first man to climb Everest twice (1956 & 1965) succeeded Tenzing as Director of Field Training after Tenzing was appointed Advisor. In the past the Institute was headed by officers from the Indian Armed Forces, who were also the legendry mountaineers in their own right. Major Jayal was succeeded Brig Gyan Singh after posting out from HMI established the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering in Uttarkashi. Col Narender Kumar, the most decorated officer is better known form his mountaineering reconnaissance expedition he undertook in Teram Kangri, Siachen Glacier and Saltoro Rance for the Indian Army in 1978. Had he not taken this expedition, all of Siachen Glacier would be Pakistan’s. Kumar crossed seven mountain ranges – Pir Panjal Range, Himalayan, Zanskar, Ladakh, Saltori, Karakoram and Agil to give Indian Siachen. For this feat he is known as the ‘Saviour of Siachen’. Col AS Cheema was the leader of first successful Indian Everest Expedition 1965 that put a record number of nine climbers atop Everest in one expedition. Brig DK Khullar leader of 1984 Everest Expedition, was the person responsible for putting Ms. Bachendri Pal, the first Indian women climber atop Everest. Colonel Neeraj Rana, the fifteenth Principal of the Institute, planned and led the first successful Indian expedition to Mt. Makalu, the fifth highest and technically one of the most difficult peak in the world. The legacy continues with current incumbent Gp Capt Jaikishan, a recipient of Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award. He created history by undertaking skydive jump over Everest Base Camp and established a World Record by landing at the highest landing zone of the world. He has two World Records and Six National Records in the field of adventure sports. The officer has achieved great feats for the Institute by introducing Frey Peak Expedition in Advance Course which is one of the challenging mountains. Apart from scheduled courses, he has forayed into the field of adventure sports. The Institute is set to organize first ever Tenzing Norgay MTB Challenge 2019, hitherto unknown in this part of the country. The Institute has also started ‘GO GREEN – CLEAN MOUNTAIN CAMPAIGN’; under this campaign, the Institute with its staff and trainees is cleaning its field training areas outside the Institute campus and some of the tourist places in Darjeeling as well as in Kanchenjunga National Park in West Sikkim. This initiative has been hailed by local and national dailies. 23 June 2019 |

26. Lakshmibai National College Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education of Physical Education A Stellar Performer in the Sports Training and Physical Education. To prepare highly competent, skilled leaders in the field of physical education and sports and serve as a Centre of Excellence for research in physical education and allied areas college runs sports training schemes in a few disciplines. This center has produced intervarsity, national, and international athletes. It provides vocational guidance and placement services to the people in the field of sports. The Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education (LNCPE) located in Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram is a renowned educational institution owned and operated by the Sports Authority of India (SAI), founded in 1985. It is under the auspices of the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. The college is affiliated to University of Kerala and it provides facilities for the promotion of physical education, sports and teacher training by offering undergraduate, post-graduate and research courses. It is one of the foremost educational institutions offering academic courses in Physical Education and Sports related subjects in India. The institution aims at providing excellent facilities to uplift physical education and sports in the country and serving as a model institution of teachers’ training by offering undergraduate/post-graduate and doctoral courses. At present college offers the following courses: • Bachelor of Physical Education (BPEd) 2 Year - (50 seats) • Master of Physical Education (MPE) 2 Year- (25 seats) • Post Graduate Diploma in Health and Fitness Management (PGDHFM) 1 Year – (20 seats) • Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) 1 Year - (6 seats) The main objectives of their institution are: I. To provide highly competent and skilled leaders in the field of Physical Education and Sports. ii. To serve as a center of excellence for research in Physical Education and allied subjects. iii. To provide technical, professional and academic leadership to other institutions of Physical Education. iv. To provide vocational guidance and placement services. Bestowing Academic and Infrastructural Excellence The college commenced operation by offering BPE in 1985, MPE in 1999 and M.Phil course from 2010 onwards. The University of Kerala has approved the institution as a research center for Physical Education. It has all facilities, infrastructure, and expert man power to cater to teaching, coaching and research services to talented students and professional enthusiasts. As a result of this we have a record of 100% placement till date. Besides academic courses, the Besides the academic programs, we provide excellent facilities for the uplift of physical education and sports in the country. The picturesque 50 acres of land facilitate play fields, training halls, swimming pool, cycle velodrome, hostels, staff quarters, and Administrative building which accommodate class rooms, laboratories, assembly hall, and library. 24 | June 2019

27. 1 most SPORTS EDUCATION T H E INSTITUES IN INDIA 2019 T R About the Scholarship The college awards the following medals: I. Lt. Col. KSC Nair Gold medal to the 1 rank holder in the MPE course. ii. Lt. Col. K.K Nair Gold medal to the best sportsman of the year. iii. Sundhramuthil Gold medal to the 1 rank holder in the BPED course. iv. Col. R.K Nair Gold st st The college gives opportunity to acquire professional skills in various games and sports which include Track and Field, Swimming, Gymnastics, Yoga, Tennis, Volleyball, Soft ball, Hockey etc. The Accomplished Alumni The institute has a talented lot of alumni, who over the years have marked their names in the sports fraternity. Grabbing titles and winning prestigious honors for the country, these students have proved their mettle and made the institution proud by their dedicated endeavors. Listed here are few of the names of the sports enthusiasts: • Internationals Jossy Mathew represented the country in athletics for SAF Games, Pradeep Mathew Paul represented the country in athletics for the Junior Asian Track and Field Meet in Nov- Dec, 1996 at New Delhi (India), Jijo Nidhi represented the country in Fencing for the First Common Wealth Junior Fencing Championsip-2006 at Chennai (India). • Nationals In the year 2001-2002, Shani.A.K represented the country in athletics (Long Jump) from the team Kerala and won the position of Gold medalist in the following four tournaments/championships- Jr. National Athletic Meet- Chennai, IX National Athletic Championship-Thrissur, ITC Inter Zone Jr. Athletic Championship – Kanpur, ITC Inter Zone Jr. Athletic Championship - Kolkata. Dr.G.Kishore Principal From the Principal’s Desk Dr.G.Kishore is the Principal of LNCPE, who leads the institution towards achieving academic and infrastructural excellence. Speaking about the institution, he says, “It gives me immense pleasure as well as professional joy to say that this college, affiliated to University of Kerala, is one of the best institutions in physical education and sport. On behalf of Sports Authority of India and this college, I feel proud of rendering the best services possible for the promotion and enhancement of professionalism in sports and physical education. I am deeply privileged to extend a warm welcome to all personalities who are indeed in need of professional knowledge, services, and interactions as well as exchange programs.” In the year 2004-2005, Kum.Soumya Joseph represented the country in athletics (Shot Put)from the team Kerala and had won the position of Bronze medalist in the following tournaments/championships- Jr. National Athletic Meet- Vijayawada. • All India Inter University In the year 2002-03, Sanjay Kumar Dey and Saneesh Lukose have won the position of Gold medalist in Football (Men). In the year 2004-2005, Amjad Basheer and Tashi Tsering Lukose also won the position of Gold medalist in Football (Men). In the year 2005-2006, Midhin.A.S has won the position of Silver medalist in Athletics (4X100 M). T R 25 June 2019 |

30. Sanskar School Sanskar School Giving Sports a New Dimension To be one of the leading schools in the community which is known and widely acknowledged as a secular institution, which develops character and ethical leadership in its students in their pursuit of excellence. planned lesson plans for example, Basketball, football, and volleyball for four weeks during their regular weekly Games and PE classes. Two teacher trainees are assigned to each student group (consisting 8 to 10 students) to deliver the standard predesigned lesson plans. During each Games or PE class, after a 5-minute warm-up session, students are put through the respective activities. Short games are introduced after the practice session, followed by cooling down activities at the end of the class. A total of eight sessions of two 40-minute classes are conducted. At the end of the four weeks, the performance of the students is again tested to measure their fitness. S believes in providing its students with utmost quality of education. Holistic development of students is the fore- thought in every innovation and up gradation that takes place, be it academics, sports or co-curricular activities. The school boasts of spacious infrastructure along with well- defined sports amenities like The Basket Ball Court, Tennis Court, Football Ground, and Cricket ground of international standards that enable the children to hone their sports skills. The school’s educational philosophy is on three-fold development of children in all the three domains, namely cognitive (intellectual), affective (emotional and social), and psychomotor (physical). anskar is a co-educationalgrowing institution established in April 2002. The school has been successfully running for more than a decade now and The Sports Facilities at Sanskar School The Sanskar students attended Times NIE Session ‘Exploring Higher Education Opportunities’ for bestowing with the best-in-class Career Counseling Sessions for the much-needed exposure. Fostering the students to build their sports career, there is a wide range of sports available like Volleyball, Basketball, Table tennis, Football, Karate, Equestrian sports, Pickle ball, Korfball, Boxing, and rest are listed below down. About the Sports Activities The pre-test and post-test measurements are administered to students in performing a battery of five tests which includes push-up, sit-up, sit and reach, quadrant jump, and endurance run of 1,500 m. After the pre-test, the students are taught various basic sports skills according to pre- Cricket: When it comes to sports, especially cricket, the school believes in winning as ‘Winners are the ones who never quit and quitters never win’. So keeping this thing in mind, they have created one of the best teams comprising 28 | June 2019

31. 1 most SPORTS EDUCATION T H E INSTITUES IN INDIA 2019 T R Spartans, who only believe in giving their best in every possible way and under every circumstance. A dedicated team of coaches keep on encouraging budding players and keep them updated with all the upcoming sports events to showcase their talent. The school has included in its fold a cricket academy with one of the best pitches in Jaipur and has partnered with Rajasathan Royals to train the Sanskar students. Shooting: The Sanskarians are not only nurturing the shooters to scale new heights in terms of triumphing or establishing new benchmarks, it is developing a mind-set, that the only substitute to hard work is hard work itself and nothing else. Skating: The skaters are aware of balancing their life on skates, because no matter be it academics or sports, life is a journey full of a roller coaster rides. Gymnastics: Creativity lies within, and to show more one needs to elaborate. So, the school strives more and more with all those budding performers, who are spreading out their wings in the best possible way. Rhea Tharyamal Director Lawn Tennis: Sanskar lawn tennis, where expertise and glory run side by side. An Ardent Leader The school has one of the best teams of budding performers, who are always keen in exploring new horizons and are also desperate to add more feathers to their cap. A charismatic personality, Rhea Tharyamal is the Director of the school. She has pursued her Master’s in Business Administration and Communication from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, USA. It has been her endeavor to provide world- class education infused with moral values to all sections of society. Being a patron of Sports, she encourages sports achievers and sponsors education for such talented and underprivileged children. She has been bestowed with the award for being the ‘Youth Icon of Rajasthan’ by DNA and the Daisaku Ikeda Award for her contribution to world peace from Soka Womens’ College, Japan. Achievements and Awards • Brainfeed School Excellence Award 2018-19 for being among top 500 schools of India • Teaching Excellence Award 2018 as Star Educator for Special Contribution in School Education • 12th World Education Award 2018 for the category ‘Teaching Excellence in Sports”. The Accomplished Alumnus • Kamlesh Singh Nagarkoti was selected in KKR team for IPL Tournament 2018 organised by BCCI. KKR paid an amount of Rs 3.20 crores for him. th • Sanskar Sharma secured 5 Position at Paris World Games 2017 (France) in Basketball rd • In 3 All India Real Gold Roller Skating Championship 2017, the Real Gold medallists were: Yashvardhan Singh Nathawat, Sujal Dhawan and Krish Judeja.T R 29 June 2019 |

32. UNIQUE SPORTS AROUND THE WORLD S acts as an excellent platform for creating a community and building the sense of unity among all. There are countless sports that are played out of which some are known and some are unknown. Bringing forth here are some of the unique and unusual sports which are played among individuals. AND UNUSUAL ports is amongst one of the favorite activities that is carried out all across the world. It brings together individuals and 30 | June 2019

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34. 1. Unicycle Hockey Cycling is a fun activity and almost all age groups enjoy it. It is one of the first vehicles that is learned by everyone and hence it is very popular across the globe. Any usual cycle has two wheels, but this one is played on only a single wheel which is known as unicycle. To play this sport, one has to be a pro in unicycling. Along with this, as the name goes the sports is an amalgamation of unicycling and hockey. Hence, one has to use an ice- hockey stick while engaging with the ball and score the goal. There are five members in a team and its a fast-paced game which is popular in France and UK. 2. Walking Basketball This slow-paced game was invented in 2013. This is suitable of all age-groups but is preferred for specifically individuals over 50s. The question arises, why should only young individuals have fun and enjoy sports. Hence, the walking basketball is famous among the older age-group and the rules are almost the same as the traditional basketball. The only aspect of this game is that the players are supposed to play with a walking pace. 3. Sepak Takraw This is one of the unusual sports which was originated by Southeast Asia and is called kick volleyball. This game has been played since the 15th century. It requires efficient physical strength and is a high-skill game. The players usually use their head, chest, feet, and knees to get the ball over the net. Also, this is often used as a training exercise for other sport players, usually for footballers. 4.Water Polo This sport is played in a swimming pool, hence it is called water polo which is played among two teams consisting of seven players on each team. It was invented in Scotland and is similar to football and requires a lot of stamina. In this fast-paced game, the players have to swim upto three miles. It includes four eight minutes rounds which is played among the players. 32 | June 2019

35. 5. Log Rolling This is a challenging game consisting of two participants balancing on a log which is floating on water. In order for one of the participant to win, the following participant has to push the opponent from the floating log with no physical contact. Also, the log has a center line which means that the participants should not cross or step away from the center line. To push the consecutive participant, one can repeatedly kick the log or try to change the direction of the log or bounce it against the log. 6. Bubble Soccer This is an exciting and quirky game. As the term says bubble soccer, there a huge inflated bubble in which the participants are placed. This inflated bubble covers the head and upper body while the remaining lower body is not strapped. This game is same as soccer and is played with the same rules, there are two teams, each consisting of five players. While playing this game, the participants look hilarious as they end up tripping, falling, bouncing to and fro while chasing the ball. 7. Underwater Football As the name goes “underwater football”, it is played in a swimming pool with the same rules of football. As the players have to be in the water for long and chase the weighted football so they have to wear the snorkeling equipment. These players try to put this weighted football to the gutter on the other side of the pool. 8. Quidditch For all the Harry Potter fans, this sport is something that will catch their attention. It was first described in the famous harry potter series, which is played on a flying broomsticks. As the movie version of the sport is too fictional the real world enthusiasts got this sport to ground level on a hockey field. This game was first played in the US colleges and ever since that time it has spread across the states. Conclusion Listed here are some of the distinctive sports which are played across the world. Deviating from the conventional sports, the above mentioned activities provides individuals not only physical exercise but also to explore something out-of-box. It offers scope for recreation and physical and mental well-being. T R 33 June 2019 |

38. Somaiya Sports Academy Somaiya Sports Academy Developing Talented Sporting Individuals with Holistic Education Somaiya Sports Academy was found to create a world-class sports academy for students of Somaiya Vidyavihar, as well as other sport sports person and human beings. enthusiasts; and instill in the students' knowledge of sport, moral values, leadership and confidence to make them reach their full potential as S Athletics (all disciplines), Basketball, Badminton, Squash, Football, Cricket, as well as a fully equipped gymnasium. omaiya Sports Academy, an initiative of Somaiya Vidyavihar, has international standard infrastructure for various sports including Master’s Graduation, my grandfather, Mr. K.J. Somaiya visited Cornell University and he saw the sports field at Cornell. He said, why can’t we not have such a field on our campus. And he planned it. However, he could not see it built. So, the first thing I did, when I took charge, is that I built a 400 m running track in 2011” adds Samir. It caters to individuals, who aspire to compete at a high level and provide world-class coaching for the same with certified coaches in all sports. It also has a “pay and play” system, where sports enthusiasts can rent sports spaces and enjoy sports at a recreational level. The institute encourages sporting events and is available for third parties to come and organize sporting events at the campus. Bestowing with Utmost Facilities Somaiya Vidyavihar considers sports as an essential part of holistic development of students. To encourage and enable students to participate in sports, Somaiya Vidyavihar conducts credit and non-credit courses for the students to impart sports specific skills. Further, Somaiya Sports Academy coaches train the college, school, and academy players and teams who are participating in various District, State, National, and International tournaments. The students volunteer when the events are conducted in the campus, giving them a better understanding in the nuances of organizing a tournament. Samir Somaiya, President of Somaiya Vidyavihar Trust says “Our Founder, Padma Bhushan Shri K. J. Somaiya founded Somaiya Vidyavihar in September 1959 as a campus which would enable holistic development of the students as well as contribute to community development. He visualized the need of a sports academy at Somaiya Vidyavihar. During my 36 | June 2019

39. The Accomplished Students 1 most SPORTS EDUCATION T H E INSTITUES IN INDIA 2019 T R Somaiya Sports Academy players have represented the institute in International and National tournaments and won awards. To name a few Sharvari Parulekar represented Maharashtra at the 34th National Junior Athletics Championship, where she bagged a silver medal in the Triple Jump event. Currently ranked second in India, Rahul Baitha, finished in top 16 in Asia in the 25th Asian Junior Individual Squash Championship held at Chennai. Students from our school at Sameerwadi students have won silver medals at National Aerobics Championship 2018 held at Goa and Praveen Gupta has set a shot-put record of 15.32m for under 18 boys category. Aazaz Khan Director From the Experts’ Desk “Our students are encouraged to participate in a variety of sports. To enable this, we have invested in building quality sports facilities in all our campuses. We have campuses in Vidyavihar and Sion in Mumbai and other rural areas such Laxmiwadi and Kopergaon in Ahmednagar, Sakharwadi and Dahanu in Maharashtra, and Sameerwadi in Karnataka District. About the Career Opportunities and Future Prospects Students, who are part of the Somaiya Sports Academy, be it as players or lover of sports who volunteer, undergo training under the guidance of certified and experienced coaches. They also get an exposure to various aspects - technical, administration, operations, events, facility maintenance. Many students who want to pursue their career in sports have joined The Somaiya Sports Academy internship position under ‘Learn and Earn Scheme’. As the Academy is growing rapidly, some interns are offered permanent positions with the academy. Each Somaiya Vidyavihar campus celebrates the power of sports in individual development”. says Aazaz Khan, Director, Somaiya Sports Academy. “In our rural schools, our sports programs have another vital role to play in the overall development of the students and community. It connects students to the world outside their village when they play at district, state, national and international levels”, he adds. With the existing sports infrastructure at the various campuses and the upcoming Eklavya Sports Complex and the first class cricket ground, Somaiya Sports Academy, a pioneer in its initiatives plans to start certificate and diploma courses for providing sports education to students. T R Samir Somaiya, President of Somaiya Vidyavihar Trust says “Our Founder, Padma Bhushan Shri K. J. Somaiya founded Somaiya Vidyavihar in September 1959 as a campus which would enable holistic development of the students as well as contribute to community development. He visualized the need of a sports academy at Somaiya Vidyavihar. During my Master's Graduation, my grandfather, Mr. K.J. Somaiya visited Cornell University and he saw the sports field at Cornell. He said, why can't we not have such a field on our campus. And he planned it. However, he could not see it built. So, the first thing I did, when I took charge, is that I built a 400 m running track in 2011” adds Samir. 37 June 2019 |

40. Sunbeam Suncity Sunbeam Suncity (School & Hostel) (School & Hostel) Nurturing the attitude for Excellence! The vision & mission of the school supports the motto of Duty, Devotion, and Discipline. Talking of sports, Suncity promotes health & wellness through it and propagates good living through sports. As an ideal place for sports, the huge expanse allows skaters to train. The professional cricket training by experts is one of the highlights of the school with sports hour integrated in daily routine of the students to make sports a way of life. The school arms its girl students with the confidence to face external threats with self-defense classes. As the school has its own stadium that meets all the parameters, it organizes and hosts many sporting events that also allow other schools of the district to provide their students, an ideal place to pursue their passion and compete with each other. The infrastructure allows it to produce National Level players who carry within, the fire to become nation’s pride and potential global leaders. The proof of the same is the mega events that the school has organized which includes the CBSE National Athletics 2013, and CBSE National Football in 2016 in just seven years of its existence hosting more than 2000 athletes in 2013 and more than 1500 in 2016 respectively. S excellence with every triumph they secure for the school. It is a day cum Boarding School spread over 40 acres with state-of-the-art facilities. At Sunbeam Suncity (School & Hostel), Varanasi, more than 20 trainers and coaches provide training to students in Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Swimming, Cricket, Athletics and Yoga, Taekwondo, Badminton, Kho-Kho, Chess, Carom, Table tennis, Tennis, Snooker, Skating and Horse riding. unbeam Suncity (School & Hostel), established in the year 2011 is a boon to the budding players, who want to hone their skills and raise the benchmark of Preparing for Future Challenges Sunbeam Suncity (School & Hostel) is driven by the purpose of grooming a child for life and its challenges, helping a child reach one’s optimum. Apart from excellent academic facilities, it provides Football Ground, Badminton Court, Volleyball and Basketball Courts, Swimming pool for junior and senior kids, Skating Rink, dedicated Table Tennis and Chess room, Snooker room, verdant pathways to facilitate jogging and Gymnasium to build stamina and strength. The school also encourages students to participate in District, State, National and International level Sports events. The laurels of the school are a bonus as fruits of its efforts are visible in the form of the winner’s tally which is increasing by leaps and bounds every passing year. 38 | June 2019

41. 1 most SPORTS EDUCATION T H E INSTITUES IN INDIA 2019 T R The Dynamic Duo Sunbeam Suncity (School & Hostel) is a dream school conceptualized and realized as a world-class school under the dynamic leadership of Dr. Deepak Madhok, Chairman, Sunbeam Group of Educational Institution and Mrs. Bharti Madhok, Director, Sunbeam Group of Educational Institution. This dynamic duo has been in the field of education from the last four decades and has served the society by providing quality education through its various institutions. The duo never believes in resting on their laurels and achievements, instead they believe that there is always a scope for improvement and innovation. 20000 happy families imposing their trust on Sunbeam and entrusting their most valued possession to the schools that are under their direct leadership, vouches for the fact that even the word ‘successful’ at times, can be dwarfed. Significant Honors The school is accredited to National Progressive Schools’ Conference, Asset, Barry O’ Brien, UMMEED Foundation, Teachers’ Foundation, ICS International, TERI, Shaimak Dance Education, YOUREKA Adventure, Logophilia, IAYP, and AFS. This has been a stellar year for the school as it has won many laurels. To mention few of the prominent achievements of the year- • Sunbeam Suncity for 4th time in a row was ranked as Uttar Pradesh’s No. 1 Day-cum-Boarding School and No.1 Day cum Boarding school of Varanasi in the Education World India School Rankings 2018-19. • Sunbeam Suncity (School & Hostel), Varanasi made it to this year’s list of Global Innovative Schools to receive the GISA 2018 Award. • Sunbeam Suncity also won the CBSE Overall Championship Trophy in both Chess and Table Tennis and qualified for the Nationals. • Project ‘BINDING TOGETHER’ has been selected as one of the 100 most inspiring stories of 2018 out of 1600 stories of change from across India in the Design for Change Challenge. About Career Opportunities and Exposures Sunbeam Suncity believes in providing global exposure. The expeditions at Sunbeam translate into exploring one’s own capabilities by engaging in activities such as Adventure Camp, Hiking, River Rafting, Sporting, Events- Track, and Field with co-curricular activities such as Quizzes, Debates, Group Discussions, Seminars, Literary and Cultural Fests in various schools at national & international level. In sports events, the school has always stood tall and given tough competition to other schools across the nation, preparing the students carve out a better tomorrow for themselves. It believes in the refinement of its current processes and is open to accept and apply technological advancements available, making students learn in the best way possible. T R 39 June 2019 |