IIT Madras Partners with NPTEL to Provide Free Specialized Courses in Sports Science

IIT Madras, in collaboration with NPTEL, is set to launch seven new online courses focused on Sports Science, a rapidly expanding discipline in India. These courses will be available online for free, designed to bridge the divide between theory and practical application in the field.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and NPTEL is launching seven new online courses on Sports Science, which is a fast-growing field in India. The courses can be taken online free of cost. These comprehensive online courses are aimed at bridging the gap between theory and practical applications. 

The courses are tailored to the Indian and South Asian body structure and cultural aspects. The first batch for these seven courses will commence classes on February 19, 2023, which is also the last date to apply for the courses on the NPTEL website: nptel.ac.in/courses. 

IIT Madras and NPTEL Free Specialized Courses in Sports Science

Individuals with a minimum of class 12th pass can enroll in this introductory NPTEL course, delving into the expanding domain. These courses cater to students pursuing Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in disciplines like Sports Sciences, Physiotherapy, Physical Education, and other associated fields. The complete list of courses offered in the domain:

•  Strength & Conditioning for the Indian Population
• Sports and Performance Nutrition
• Fundamentals of Sports Training, Load Management and Recovery
• Essentials of Sports Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation
• Human Movement Science
• Introduction to Exercise Physiology & Sports Performance
• Sports Psychology

Completion of these courses opens pathways for students to pursue Diplomas or Postgraduate degrees in these specialized areas. The Center of Excellence in Sports Science and Analytics at IIT Madras is spearheading the introduction of these courses within this domain.

These courses cater to a diverse audience, including coaches, athletes, trainers, physiotherapists, nutritionists, and more. They encompass vital sports subjects like biomechanics, injury prevention, sports psychology, Indian-specific strength training, and the cultural dimensions of sports. Areas covered span exercise physiology, movement science, sports nutrition, injury prevention, training basics, strength conditioning, and sports psychology. 

Speaking about this course, Prof. Mahesh Panchagnula, Co-Principal Investigator, Center of Excellence in Sports Science and Analytics, IIT Madras, said, “These courses are for everyone. For anybody who is an enthusiast, a sports person, or who is interested in topics like strengthening, fitness, conditioning, sports, nutrition, and psychology.”

While the courses are being offered online on the National MOOCs portal of India, SWAYAM (swayam.gov.in), for which enrolment is free, the final exam will be in-person centre-based and proctored, which carries a nominal fee of Rs. 1,000/- per course.

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