Physical Education Department

OUR DEPARTMENTS

Dr.Girish Gopalakrishnan

9497190828

[email protected]

Designation

  • Assistant Professor & HoD

Department

  • Physical Education

Edu. Qualifications

  • B.A. History
  • M.P.Ed
  • UGC-NET
  • M.Phil
  • TTC in Yoga
  • D.C.A
  • Ph.D

Areas of Interest/Specialisation

  • Conditioning and Strengthening
  • Weightlifting & Powerlifting
  • Athletics

Courses/subject Taught

  • UG : Health and Fitness Education
  • UGC NSQF – Certificate course in fitness & Yoga

Field of Research

  • Physical Education

Experience

  • Research & Teaching Experiences : 11 years & 4 Months
  • Lecturer Rajadhani Institute of Engineering & Technology, Trivandrum.
  • Assistant Director Matha College of Tech., N.Paravur
  • Assistant Director Universal Engg. College, Thrissur
  • Assistant Professor & HOD Sree Narayana College For Women, Kollam
  • Assistant Professor & HOD Sree Narayana College , Kollam

Papers Published

  • Voice of Sports – Research Journal on Physical Education and Sports (ISSN 0975-4687, RNI No. KERENG/2006/20518, Volume X, Issue II, March 2016) titled “Effect of Sub-maximal and Maximal Barbell Weight Training on selected Physical Parameters and Bench Press Performance of Power Lifters” Published by Association of College Teachers in Physical Education under the University of Calicut
  • Inter National Journal of Physical Education Sports Management & Health Sciences (ISSN 2349-6703, Volume 2, Issue 1, March 2016) titled “Effect of Sub-maximal and Maximal Barbell Weight Training on selected Physical Parameters and Squat Performance of Power Lifters” Published by Dept. of Physical Education Sports & Health Sciences, St. Aloysius’ College, M. G. University.
  • Voice of Sports – Research Journal on Physical Education and Sports (ISSN 0975-4687, RNI No. KERENG/2006/20518, Volume XI, Issue II, March 2017) titled “Effect of Sub-maximal and Maximal Barbell Weight Training on selected Physical Parameters and Dead Lift Performance of Power Lifters” Published by Association of College Teachers in Physical Education under the University of Calicut.

Papers Presented

  • Presented a paper titled “Drug Abuse and Drug Prevention” in the National Seminar held at Dept. of Physical Education and Health Sciences, Alagappa University, Karaikuddi, Tamilnadu on 14th Sep 2007.
  • Presented a paper titled “Metabolic Syndrome in Yoga and Naturopathy “in the International Conference organized by Dept. of Physical Education and Health Sciences, Alagappa University, Karaikkudi, Tamilnadu on 18th & 19h Dec 2007.
  • Presented a paper and secured Third Position in the South India Inter Physical Education Collegiate Level Student Seminar Cum Competition organized by Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Maruthi College of Physical Education held at Coimbatore, Tamilnadu on 26th February 2008.
  • Presented a paper titled “An over view of drugs in sports” in the National Seminar held at Dept. of Physical Education, Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu on 27th Feb 2008.
  • Presented a paper titled “Need of Vitamins for Sports Performance and its Sources” in the National Seminar held at Dept. of Physical Education and Sports, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, Tamilnadu on 12th Mar2008.
  • Presented a paper titled “Yoga and Physiotherapy for Stress Management” in the National Seminar held at Dept. of Physical Education and Health Sciences, Alagappa University, Karaikuddi, Tamilnadu on 29th Oct 2010.
  • Presented a paper titled “Meditation for the Positive Life” in the International Conference organized by Dept. of Physical Education and Health Sciences, Alagappa University, Karaikkudi, Tamilnadu on 27th & 28th Jan 2011.
  • Presented a paper titled “Health and Well Being through Physical Education” in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar held at Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Maruthi College of Physical Education, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu on 16th & 17th Mar 2012.
  • Presented a paper titled “Over view of drugs usage in sports and games” in the National Seminar held at Dept. of Physical Education and Health Sciences, Alagappa University, Karaikuddi, Tamilnadu on 22nd Mar 2012.
  • Presented a paper titled “Sports Rehabilitation through Ayurveda” in the National Conference held at Research Dept. of Physical Education, National College, Chennai, Tamilnadu on 28th Jul 2012.
  • Presented a paper titled “Effect of sub-maximal and maximal barbell weight training on selected physical parameters of power lifters” in the International Conference organized by Dept. of Physical Education and Health Sciences, Alagappa University, Karaikkudi, Tamilnadu on 7th & 8th Dec 2017.
  • Invited as Resource Person in the Seminar organized by Health Club, Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam on 18-12-2018 on the topic “First Aid- Principles and Management”.
  • Invited as Resource Person in the Seminar organized by Dept. of Physical Education, Sree Narayana College, Chempazhanthy on 11-02-2020 on the topic “Overview of Drug abuse in Sports and games”.

Orientation Courses Attended

  • “The Programme Officers of the National Service Scheme” organized by Empanelled Training Institution for NSS, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Ernakulum, Kerala on 8th & 14th Aug 2012.

Refresher Courses/FDPs  Attended

  • Completed in the UGC Sponsored Refresher Course in Physical Education conducted by The UGC – HRDC, University of Kerala, Kalamassery, Kariavattom, Trivandrum, Kerala from 29th May – 18th Jun 2018.
  •  Completed the One Week (7 Days) online Short-Term Faculty Training Programme (Interdisciplinary) on “DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGEMENT ON E-LEARNING” from June 13th to June 19th of 2021.
  • Completed “One Week Faculty Development Programme on Statistical Analysis Using SPSS” organized by Department of Physical Education, Periyar University, Tamilnadu through online mode from November 23rd to 29th of 2021

Workshops/Trainings Organized

  • Convener of Kerala University Kabaddi Women Championship 2019-20 conducted at Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam on 18th & 19th September 2019.
  • Convener of Kerala University Weight Lifting (M&W) Championship 2019-20 conducted at Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam on 29th & 30th October 2019.
  • Convener of Kerala University Kabaddi Women Championship 2018-19 conducted at Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam on 18th 19th September 2018.
  • Convener of Calicut University Best Physique Championship 2013-14 conducted at Universal Engineering College, Vallivattom, Irinjalakuda, Thrissur on 12th December 2013.
  • Convener of the International Webinar on “Coping Pandemic Stress with Fitness” Organized by Department of Physical Education in association with IQAC, Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam on 25th July 2020.
  • Convener of the International Webinar on “Manodharma Sangeetham” Organized by Department of Music in association with IQAC, Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam on 27th July 2020.
  • Convener of Kerala University Weight Lifting (M&W) Championship 2020-21 conducted at Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam on 5th & 6th August 2021.
  • Convener of Kerala University Kabaddi (M&W) Championship 2020-21 conducted at Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam on 9th & 10th August 2021.
  • Convener of Kerala University Weight Lifting (M&W) Championship 2021-22 conducted at Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam on 6th & 7th December 2021.
  • Convener of Kerala University Powerlifting (M&W) Championship 2021-22 conducted at Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam on 19th & 20th February 2022.

Seminars/Conferences Attended

  • Attended in the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “The role of Physical Education in Health and Wellness” Organized by Dept. of Physical Education, St. Pius X College , Rajapuram, Kasargod, Kerala on 20th & 21st Jul 2006.
  •  Attended in the National Seminar on “Challenges and Changes in AQAR and SSR Preparation” Organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell, Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam, Kerala on 19th & 20th Dec 2019.
  • Attended in the National Webinar on “Exercise and Immunity” organized by Department of Physical Education & IQAC, T.K. Madhava Memorial College, Nangiyarkulangara on 29th May 2020.
  • Attended in the National Webinar on “A LINK BETWEEN HEALTH PRACTICES AND LIFESTYLE DISEASES” organized by Department of Biochemistry & Department of Physical Education, St. Mary’s College, Thrissur, Kerala on 10, June 2020.
  • Attended in the National Level E -Quiz on Wellness and Well Being through Yoga in connection with yoga day Organized All Saints College, Trivandrum, Kerala on 21st to 23rd June 2020.
  • Attended in the International Webinar on “MECHANISM OF EXERCISE INDUCED BRAIN PLASTICITY” on 21st July 2020, organized by the Department of Physical Education, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Government Arts and Science College, Balussery, Kozhikode.
  • Attended in the International Webinar on “Online teaching and language learning” organized by Department of Malayalam, Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam on 29th July 2020.
  • Attended in the National Webinar on “Post Covid Sports Arena” organized by State Council of Educational Research and Training (SERT) on 3rd August 2020.
  •  Attended in the National Webinar on “Entertainment Physical Activities; A Panacea to release stress during pandemic” organized by Dept. of Physical Education, association with IQAC, S N College, Varkala on 29th August 2020 in connection with National Sports Day.
  • Attended in the National Webinar connection with International Yoga Day 2021 organized by State Council of Educational Research and Training (SERT) on 21 June 2021

Workshops/Trainings attended

  • Attended in the 2- week ISTE Workshop on “Introduction to Research Methodologies” conducted by IIT Bombay under the National Mission on Education through ICT (MHRD, Govt. of India) on 25th Jun – 4th Jul 2012 held at FISAT, Angamaly, Kerala.
  •  Attended in the National Workshop on “Emerging trends and perspective in Physical Education” Organized by SPESS, Kannur University, Kerala on 8th & 9th Apr2005.
  • Attended in the Workshop on “Prana Yoga Basic” conducted by Prana Yoga, School of Holistic Health, Thrissur, Kerala on 16th Feb 2014.
  •  Attended in the Workshop on “Prana Yoga Basic” conducted by Prana Yoga, School of Holistic Health, Thrissur, Kerala on 3rd Aug 2014.
  • Attended in the Workshop on “State level workshop for volunteer secretaries” conducted by Sree Narayana Guru Institute of Science and Technology, N.Paravur, Ernakulum, Kerala on 14th & 15th Jul 2012.
  • St. John Ambulance (India) India Red Cross Society awarded First Aid Certificate in examination held at Thrissur, Kerala on 09-11-2013.
  • Attended in the one day Workshop on “PBAS and API Score” conducted by the IQAC of Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam, Kerala on 9th May 2017.
  • Completed in the “SAAC Orientation Programme” Organized by Kerala State Higher Education Council on 3rd September 2019 Fathima Mata College, Kollam.
  • Participated in the Two Day National Workshop on “Research Methods – Concepts and Connections” conducted by the Post Graduate Dept. of Commerce, T.K.M. Arts and Science, Kollam, Kerala on 17th & 18th Jan 2020.
  • Completed Adult CPR training that meets the internationally accepted 2020 guidelines established by ILCOR, the International Committee on Resuscitation and American Heart Association and is certified by Emergency University on 05-02-2021.
  • Completed Adult Automatic External Defibrillator training that meets the internationally accepted 2020 guidelines established by ILCOR, the International Committee on Resuscitation and American Heart Association and is certified by Emergency
    University on 05-02-2021.
  • Completed Adult First Aid training that meets the internationally accepted 2020 guidelines established by ILCOR, the International Committee on Resuscitation and American Heart Association and is certified by Emergency University on 05-02-2021.
  • Completed 5 days International certificate course on coaching athletics organized by International Association of physical education and sports incorporated in collaboration with physical education foundation of India from October 24th to October 29th of 2021.

Academic Responsibilities

  • University Exam Invigilation Duty
  • Seminar Convener
  • Internal question paper setter
  • Selector College various sports & games teams
  • Selector University various sports & games teams
  • Intercollegiate various sports & games convener
  • University of Calicut question paper setter
  • External Examiner
  • Coach University Powerlifting & Weightlifting teams
  • Manager University various teams

Duties Performed at College

  • Head of the Department (Physical Education)
  • Council Member
  • Course Coordinator -UGC NSQF Certificate Course in fitness and yoga
  • Sports Club Coordinator

Physical Education Department