ACTIVITIES

The Department of Physical education at Payyanur college,Payyanur, organized a fitness awareness class, ‘Fitness Dance’,for students to commemorate National Sports Day.The event saw enthusiastic participation from students,who were guided by Dr.Ambili RAghavan Assistant Professor,Department of Physical Education,Payyanur college,Payyanur on the significance of incorporating physical activities in to daily life.The program was held in an open area,facilitating an engaging and interactive experience.

Dept. of Physical Education of Payyanur College,  organized a fitness challenge for Students on the eve of Independence Day celebration. A Fitness challenge was conducted at college fitness centre on 14th August 2024 including two events  in the fitness challenge. One being  Push ups and other Pull ups. Mr.Ibnu (I BA Hindi) won 1st place in the push ups competition and Mr.Jishnu(II BA History) secured 1st place in the pull up competition. Students  actively participated in the challenge showcasing true sportsman spirit. Mr.Jibin Mathew  (Sports council Volleyball Coach) Payyanur college distributed the medals to the players. Mr.Ajith K N, Head of the Department delivered the vote of thanks.

Department of Physical Education Payyanur college has celebrate third National Javelin day on August 7th Wednesday by conducting javelin throw competition for students, teachers and non teaching staff.  In the year 2021 at Tokyo Olympics India's Neeraj Chopra made a history in Javelin Throw by securing gold medal with the distance of 87.58 meters. It was India's first ever gold medal in the Athletics and he becomes the second person who secured individual gold medal in the Olympics after Abhinav Bindra. Athletic Federation of India (AFI) has decided to celebrate August 7 as National Javelin Day. The program was inaugurated by Mr. Jibin Kerala state sports council Volleyball coach. students from various departments were take part in the competition. Abhinav of B A English bagged first place with the distance of 35.22 meters. Sidharth S K of Dept. of History secured second place. Medals are distributed by Dr.Ambili Raghavan Assistant Professor,department of Physical Education ,Payyanur college to the winners. Mr Ajith K N head of the department conclude the program with vote of thanks.

Department of Physical Education celebrates world mental health day and State Sports Day on 13th October 2023 by conducting a meditation session to the students. The session was handled by Sri. Prajeesh Mallan, Assistant Professor School of physical education and sports sciences, Kannur University. Various techniques used for meditation were practiced during the session. Talk on diet and sleep was also very informative. More than 70 students actively attended the session. Ajith K N (Head of the Department,. Physical Education delivered vote of thanks to the resource person and to the participants.. Through meditation students were get felt very relaxed and cool.

Department of Physical Education Payyanur College, Payyanur organized a seminar on SPORTS ETHICS AND VALUES on 24th August 2023 in association with IQAC. Both Theoretical and practical sessions are included in the seminar. The sessions are handled by Mr Arun K E Assistant Professor, Dept. of PE handled the session on ethics and values in sports. Mr Jibin Mathew, Volleyball Coach, Kerala State Sports Council take the session on volleyball rules and organization of tournament. and Mr Shasin Chandran, Football Coach, Kerala State Sports Council take the session on new law changes and technological advancements in Soccer. Students from various departments and sports hostel students were actively participated in the seminar. Students were giving a positive feedback on the seminar. The main attraction was the practical cum discussion sessions on the rules and regulations of the games. Mr. Ajith K N, Head of the Department, Physical Education conclude the session.

Department of Physical Education Payyanur College, Payyanur organized a seminar on SPORTS ETHICS AND VALUES on 24th August 2023 in association with IQAC. Both Theoretical and practical sessions are included in the seminar. The sessions are handled by Mr Arun K E Assistant Professor, Dept. of PE handled the session on ethics and values in sports. Mr Jibin Mathew, Volleyball Coach, Kerala State Sports Council take the session on volleyball rules and organization of tournament.  and Mr Shasin  Chandran, Football Coach, Kerala State Sports Council take the session on new law changes and technological advancements in Soccer. Students from various departments and sports hostel students were actively participated in the seminar. Students were giving a positive feedback on the seminar. The main attraction was the practical cum discussion sessions on the rules and regulations of the games. Mr. Ajith K N, Head of the Department, Physical Education conclude the session.

On behalf of national sports day celebration Dept. of Physical Education organized inter department sports quiz competition on 23^rd August 2023. There are 10 teams were take part in the competition. The competition was conducted in two stages. Preliminary round consists of 25 questions and final stage consisted with 5 rounds (cricket, soccer, miscellaneous, visual and option round). Dept. of Economics, Dept. of Physics and Dept. of Mathematics secured First, Second and Third positions respectively. Trophies and cash prices were distributed by Mr. Ajith K.N (Head, Dept. of P E) to the winners.

On the special occasion of Independence day Department of Physical Education organized 5 Km freedom run started from the college gate. Aim of the freedom run was to create awareness among the students about fitness and healthy life style. The motto of the freedom run was “SAY NO TO DRUGS YES TO SPORTS”. The run was flag off by Dr. E.R Swaran, IQAC Coordinator and Head (Department of Chemistry). Mr. Ajith K N, Head Dept. of Physical Education felicitates the function. Shasin Chandran (Football Coach, KSSC) and Jibin Mathew (Volleyball Coach, KSSC) also presented on the occasion.

Dept. of Physical Education and Sports Committee of Payyanur College, Payyanur organized friendly cricket match between Teaching staff and Students on the special occasion of Independence Day celebration. This program was initiated with the motto of “SAY NO TO DRUGS and YES TO SPORTS” and also encourage the cooperation between the staff and and students. Cricket match was conducted at college ground on 14^th August 2023. Teachers and students were actively take part in the competition with true sportive spirit. Match summary Staff : 128/3 (10 overs) Students: 76/5 (10 overs) Match won by Staff team by 57 runs. Man of the Match: Dileepan Dr. Santhosh V M Principal Payyanur college presented the trophies to the teams. Ajith K N, Head of the Department deliver the vote of thanks.

Department of Physical Education Payyanur college has celebrate  second National Javelin day on August 7th Monday by conducting javelin throw competition for students, teachers and non teaching staff.  In the year 2021 at Tokyo Olympics India's Neeraj Chopra made a history in Javelin Throw by securing gold medal with the distance of 87.58 meters. It was India's first ever gold medal in the Athletics and he become the second person who secured individual gold medal in the Olympics after Abhinav Bindra. Athletic Federation of India (AFI) has decided to celebrate August 7 as National Javelin Day.

It was proud and privilege of Payyannur college, Payyannur to honour Mr. Bino George,  Head Coach of Kerala Santhosh Trophy team, which won the Santhosh Trophy Football tournament for the year 2021-22. The felicitation programme was organize jointly by Department of Physical Education , Payyanur college, Payyanur and Alumni Association of School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences Batch 2001-2004. Dr. P T Joseph former Director of Physical Education, Kannur University was the Chief Guest of the program. Dr. Santhosh VM, Principal, Payyanur College, Prof. K V Devasia, Former Head, DPE, Payyanur college, Alumni Association Secretary Dr. Anoop K V, Dr. Bineesh P P, Asst. Prof, DPE,Pariyaram  Medical college,Dr.K Rajagopalan, Raghunath P, Asst.Prof.St.Pius College, Rajapuram were participated in the program. Mr.Bino George received a token of love as memento from Dr. P.T Joseph.

Department of Physical Education and Women’s Cell of Payyanur college jointly celebrates women’s day by conducting sports carnival in the campus on 8^th March 2022. The program specially designed for lady teachers and students. The program was inaugurated by the College Principal  Dr. Santhosh V.M.The sports carnival includes various recreational activities, team games and open challenge competitions etc. With the presence of all teaching as well as non teaching staff the program was a successful one. Mr. Ajith K.N (HoD, Physical Education) and Mr. Shobik took the initiative to conduct the carnival. Recreational game competition between the teachers and Students was one of the best attraction of the program.

Department of Physical Education and Sports Club of Payyanur College jointly organized Annual Athletic Meet  on 7^th February 2020. The meet was conducted department wise. Students of various departments compete with true spirit of sportsmanship. The meet was inaugurated by the Principal Dr. P.C Sreenivas. Heads of various departments were felicitate the function. Track and field events are set up for the students.Meet was started with march past and followed by flag host.  Mr. Ranjith Kamal P, Head of the Department, Physical Education welcome the personalities and competitors to the meet. Prizes were distributed in the closing ceremony.

Payyanur College jointly organized Annual Athletic Meet on 22^nd January 2019. The meet was conducted department wise. Meet was started with March past. The flag was hosted by the Chief Guest.  Mr. Ranjith Kamal P, Head of the Department, Physical Education welcome the personalities and competitors to the meet. The meet was inaugurated by the Principal Dr.Jayachandran Keezhoth. Dr.V.M Santhosh IQAC Coordinator, Heads of various departments were felicitate the function. Track and field events are set up for the students and also for the teachers. Students of various departments compete with true spirit of sportsmanship.   In men section Albin James of BSc Botany became the individual champion and Akshara K of B.Sc Zoology bagged the individual trophy in women section. Prizes were distributed in the closing ceremony. Mr. Rajin K V (Asst. Professor, DPE) delivered vote of thanks in the closing ceremony.