YMCA College of Physical Education

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Y.M.C.A. College of Physical Education
TypeGovt. Aided College
Established1920 September
Academic affiliation
Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University
Location, ,
India

13°01′36″N80°14′10″E / 13.02657°N 80.23622°E / 13.02657; 80.23622
CampusUrban
Website ymcacollege.ac.in

YMCA College of Physical Education, the first college for physical education of Asia, was established in 1920 by Harry Crowe Buck of Pennsylvania, United States. The college is now affiliated with the Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University.

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History

The YMCA Madras was started in 1920 and it started its academic operation from the year 1931, as a first Physical Education college of South Asia with two academic programmes, 'Certificate in Physical Education' and 'Diploma in Physical Education' affiliated to the University of Madras. [1]

Campus

The college, originally located in George Town, a prominent central business district of Chennai, and later shifted to Royapettah. The Nandanam campus of the College, spread over 64.5 acres (261,000 m2) of land, houses several classrooms, gymnasiums, laboratories, a computer centre, a library, and an open-air theatre.[ citation needed ]

Course

The college offers undergraduates, postgraduates, diploma and other certificate courses in Physical education and sports sciences. The Bachelor of Mobility Science (B.M.S) programme is recognized by Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). [2]

Initiatives

Sports Medicine

The founder of Indian Institute of Sports Medicine and SPARRC, Dr Kannan Pugazhendi was initially employed here as Medical Officer. Later, he has been the Sports Physician for most of the International Sports Teams in India including Cricket, Hockey and Football.

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References

  1. "Survivors of time – YMCA College of Physical Education". The Hindu. 15 May 2012. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 10 July 2024.
  2. "YMCA College of Physical Education". Archived from the original on 8 August 2019.