Mangalore :

Manipal University will host an international conference on ‘Physical Education and Sports Science’ in Manipal from January 8 to 11.

According to K. Ramnarayan, Vice-Chancellor of Manipal University, the theme of the conference is: ‘Vision 2020 – Global excellence in physical education and sports science.’

The conference will deal with aspects such as pedagogy, psychology, fitness, nutrition, doping, traditional Indian sports, coaching and training, physical education and health in schools, he said, adding that new information and knowledge on these topics will be imparted by the resource persons.

The conference is being organised under the aegis of National Association of Physical Education and Sports Science.

Though the conference begins on January 9, a one-day workshop on ‘Recent advances in fitness appraisal and exercise prescription’ will be conducted on January 8. Oleksandr Krasilshchikov, professor at the School of Health Sciences, University of Sains, Malaysia, will moderate the workshop.

Dayanand Pai, treasurer of Karnataka State Cricket Association, will inaugurate the conference on January 9. Ramdas M. Pai, Chancellor of Manipal University, will be the chief guest on the occasion, he said.

Around 450 delegates have already registered for the conference, he said.

source: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com / Business Line / Home> Industry> Education / by The Hindu Bureau      vinayak.aj@thehindu.co.in / Mangalore – January 05th, 2014