The Department of Physical Education was formed in the year 2003 with one Physical Education Instructor. In August 2007, Mr. Krishnakumar S., the current Head of the Department (HoD) took charge of the department. The department coordinates the sports activities of all the schools at Amritapuri Campus i.e., School of Arts & Science, School of Ayurveda, School of Biotechnology and School of Engineering. The Department regularly organizes various intramural competitions and annual athletic meets. Various Inter Campus Tournaments including Table Tennis, Badminton (Shuttle), Volleyball, Football, etc. are also organized year-round.
Ever since its inception in 2003 with one faculty being appointed to serve, the department has been privileged to have versatile and skilled physical education instructors at its service who have marvelled in their spheres of specialization and has worked ……
Amrita provides an excellent infrastructure including Library, Laboratories and sports facilities. The goal is to make its programs the best in the country based on a focused approach with respect to the critical areas of curriculum, teaching-learning…..
Tournaments in various in-door and out-door games like table tennis, shuttle badminton, volleyball, football, cricket, chess, swimming, weight-lifting, power-lifting, body-building etc. are conducted each year. Within an academic calendar so packed with examinations……
Members of teaching faculty and students at the Department of Physical Education at Amritapuri campus have always strived to be the better among the best. They have been laurelled with numerous awards in recognition of their skill and hard work…..
Infrastructure
State-of-the-art recreation and fitness facilities
Sports grounds with 200 metre track
Volleyball, Basketball and Football courts, training nets for Cricket etc.
In-door facilities for Billiards, Shuttle Badminton, Ball Badminton, Swimming, Table Tennis etc.
Yoga and meditation classes under expert guidance, opportunity to attend evening prayers in the Ashram
Consistent participants and winners in District, State and National level sports competitions
Experienced instructors with substantial personal achievements
