About Department
The University Department of Physical Education is located in the inspiring natural surroundings of Sayhadri ranges of mountains and in the vally of Kham River . The Department has very fine and standardized play fields, stadium Swimming Pool, Gymnasium Hall etc. Which are useful for conducting sports activities like Cricket, Hockey, Kabbadi, Volleyball, Kho-Kho etc. The Department has also made residential arrangements for players near the play fields. Thus the facilities provided by the Department are so well planned that sports culture is shared both by citizens and students in the region as well. The infrastructural development is getting a new shape due to proper support by the University administration and Government authorities as well.
The Department is organizing selection training and coaching camps and sports events effectively from 1958 onwards. In the beginning only 10 to 15 teams used to participate in sports events, out now the number has substantially increased. At present 22 teams of male students and 13 of women students are selected and oriented for Inter-University tournaments. Every year orientation programmes are organized for proper training to these teams. Due to proper training of teams lead by coaches, the University Department carved its name in sports events like wresting, Volleyball, Gymnastic, Judo, Football etc. The Department has achieved high water marks in these sports events. During 1968, the University appeared on national level in wrestling and since then it has achieved every year at least one medal. It has also marked in Volleyball by achieving twice at National championship and twice it was runners up at National level . Since last 10years the University also began to Marks in Judo a well Every year the Department organizes at least one Inter-University Tournament. The Department Started M.P. Ed. Course from 1980-81. The intake capacity presently is 20 students.