ACTIVITIES

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.

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.