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hat was that one period in school that excited you the most? Making a conscious choice, most of you would answer mathematics, sciences, art, and even languages. However, we all know that the most excited class in our schooling was the Sports and Fitness class. Being young and energetic in school, the games period was something that excited everyone. Though it was seen as a fun activity back then, it led to the foundation of leading a healthy life for students. The sports and ﬁtness industry are one of the most celebrated industries worldwide. Coming to India, the country celebrates every cricket match taking place in the country as a festival. India is also home to some of the most popular global sporting faces in the world. Let that be the former World Chess Champion Vishwanathan Anand, the Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar, or even the

record-breaking athlete Milkha Singh, India has given many superstars to the world.

dedicated and enhanced the changing paradigm of the sporting and ﬁtness industry.

However, the concerning aspect for a country that is constantly producing some of the world's greatest athletes and fitness professionals is its ignorance towards sports and fitness as a career. Though the industry landscape is changing, considering the country's huge population, the ratio of youngsters choosing sports and fitness as a profession is significantly less.

The institutes, academics, and sports schools we came across for this edition encourage the youth to have a career in sports and provide them with an ample amount of opportunities that will take them one step closer to their dream.

For a country that has such a rich history of Akahada, Kushti, Archery, etc., it is pretty disheartening to see very few people choosing sports and fitness as a career. To find a solution to this, the Government of India and many other Education Societies have prioritised Sports and Fitness. They have been extensively promoting it to encourage the youth of India to have a career in sports and fitness. The country houses some of the world's finest sports and fitness institutes with near to perfect infrastructure. For this edition of The Knowledge Review, we ventured throughout the country to find the Leading Sports and Fitness Providers of the Year. These sports and fitness providers have

Let this edition be the guide for you in choosing the right coach for your career in sports and ﬁtness. This edition will also shed some light on the sporting and ﬁtness industry insights that one should know before catering to the industry. Hope this edition serves its purpose and have a happy read! T R

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#Sports Academy

Contribution of Sports in Nation Building

#Career in Sports

Sports Institutes: Enhancing Sports Education Industry in India

PROFILES

Ardor Football Academy LLP

Glorifying the Skills of Emerging Players

Gāyo Fitness Academy

Inspiring People to Positively Inﬂuence the Quality of Life

Kodai Sports Academy

Bolstering Careers through Sports in India

Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education The Training Grounds for the Legends of Tomorrow

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Ardor Football Academy

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AFA was set up with a single point agenda to develop football at grassroots level in India and currently runs the largest and the most intensive well researched community soccer program in the country impacting more than 4000+ lives.

Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools

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BBFS aims to provide a platform to nurture talent within grassroots & youth football to players and coaches through in-house training & development programs.

bocajuniorsindia.com

Boca Juniors Football School aims to create perfect opportunities for all children at their early stages to develop and master multiple skills with the correct techniques that will form the foundation for a successful career.

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Fittr is the world’s largest online tness and nutrition community. The company started its journey as a small WhatsApp group that used to train a few people and help them get t.

gayotnessacademy.com

Gayo Fitness Academy has established a national and international reputation for VOCATIONAL EDUCATION through both classroom and self-study methods to help launch protable, emotionally satisfying careers in Fitness.

Jude Felix Hockey Academy Charitable Trust

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The Jude Felix Hockey Academy (JFHA), CharitableTrust (Regd.), is a non-prot organization started in January 2009 by Olympians, Former International and National players to cultivate the game of hockey amongst the underprivileged children of our country and to develop new talent for the game.

K11 School of Fitness Sciences, Pune

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The K11 School of Fitness Sciences is India’s foremost academic institution in the space of vocational education, as it pertains to vocations in the tness industry.

Kodai sports academy

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Kodai Sports Academy is a sports academy that aims to train cricketers, nurture their dreams, and provide the best opportunities to India’s youth.

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The Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education (LNCPE), Kariavattom, P. O Thiruvananthapuram is a part of the academic wing of the Sports Authority of India (SAI). The college is afliated to University of Kerala and it aims to serve as a model institute for teacher's training by offering undergraduate and postgraduate/ research courses.

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Boca Juniors Football School, Bangalore

FITTR

Gayo Fitness Academy

Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education – Thiruvananthapuram

The Shooting Academy

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The Shooting Academy is an prominent shooting academy which trains aspiring students to become professional shooters and ace their game following the safety measures.

Ardor Football Academy LLP Glorifying the Skills of Emerging Players

boy with a Manchester United's T-shirt cheering for the team with a poster of Ronaldo – a common picture in India, such is the passion for football in this country. A decade ago, if someone asked which sport do Indians play, cricket would be the most obvious answer. However, it has changed from past few years with football making strong impact on Indian youth. Establishment of several football leagues in India penetrated the world's most famous game into all parts of the country. India has evolved from a cricket-monopoly nation to a multisport country.

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The past century wasn't that great for the football sector in India. However, Indian football players like Bhaichung Bhutia and Sunil Chhetri made a strong impact on Indian youth with their impressive game. It is evident that whenever any team or player of a particular sport makes an impact on global level, that sport automatically gains the attention of public. With the likes of Indian Super League and U-17 football world cup arranged in India, many young players emerged with great talent. Similarly, many sports academies were established with the aim of making future superstars in the game. Ardor Football Academy (AFA) is one of the prominent name in

that list, working on its initiative – 'Football for All'. AFA was set up with a single point agenda to develop football at grassroots level in India and currently runs the largest and the most intensive well researched community soccer program in the country impacting more than 4000+ lives. The bitter fact of zero penetration of any grassroots football training academy in Eastern India, which has a rich sports culture, inspired the AFA team to start the organization. The academy was primarily focused on under-privileged kids through free training, thereby channeling their negative energy into

The Leading Sports and Fitness Providers of the Year making them players but also provide them with a platform to take up sports as a career through its Coach Development Program.

AFA aspires to become the largest grassroots community-football academy in the world through its 'Football for All' campaign.

something positive through the tool of football. Mission: Right to Play - Football for All Vision: AFA aspires to become the largest grassroots community - football academy in the world through its 'Football for All' campaign. AFA aims to have 2,00,000 active cadets PAN India by 2031. Core Values: AFA's low cost with high impact module is based upon core values like fairness, equality, discipline, professionalism, perseverance, and respect. Players in the Making AFA's high-impact training module is designed to create an assembly line setup to deliver international level players year on year. Its international training module develops multidimensional aspects; tactical, technical, physical, mental, and social. The academy does not only focus on

AFA is committed to take care of player's nutrition, equipment, and gear requirements along with focusing on their physical and mental health through periodic health checkups and counseling free of cost. The academy focuses on its USP – free grassroots football training for all. Its high impact training module, free focused training for government schools and community, coach development program, and education integrated programs makes AFA stand apart from the competition. Inspiration Behind the Goal Post High adrenaline right-to-play activist Jayadev Mahapatra is a social entrepreneur with flair for football and love for kids. He has proved to be a true change-maker devising a sustainable social impact model using football as a tool. He aims to build an eco-system that would develop worldclass football players from the East India region. With 10+ years of coaching experience, he has been spear-heading the community programs free of cost for everyone since 2012. The Offside Challenge The academy focuses on providing community programs free of cost for every interested child. It requires some amount of money to do so. With change of time, it has always been difficult to expand the academy due to the fact of it running free of costs. People and government have always been supportive to the academy's initiative, but financial constraints have always been a barrier for expansion. However, AFA is working beyond its

limit to fulfil all the needs of players. The Golden Gloves The academy is working hard to generate players of a highest calibre. And the hard work paid off some fruitful achievements in the form of successful and high achievements players such as Ÿ 2016: Chandan Nayak selected for Bayern Munich U15 Ÿ 2017: 20+ Cadets selected for Youth I-League Clubs Ÿ 2019: 4 Cadets elected for India U15 National Camp, Ranjan Soren won U15 SAAF Championship for India Ÿ 2020: 2 Cadets (U-16) signed professional contract with Punjab FC The Pandemic Penalty The academy has started its operation now and still in its initial phase. But amid the peak time of pandemic, the cadets couldn't access the community grounds for practice. Many tournaments have been postponed or cancelled looking at the devastating waves of the pandemic. AFA's training programs for government school hostel kids were deeply affected due to the pandemic. The cadets had to return home across districts with no other alternative. Restrictions of lockdowns didn't allow players to come and practice. On the other hand, the academy was concerned about the safety of players. Hence, to avoid the chances of infection, AFA stopped its programmes and trainings. Future Goals Action speaks louder than words. AFA has been continuously pumping in cadets from under privileged society into national team and different clubs.

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AFA's high-impact training module is designed to create an assembly line setup to deliver international level players year on year. Mr. Jayadev Mahapatra Founder, CEO & Chief Technical Head

The administration said, "We will keep doing so exponentially. We aim to create the ﬁrst truly international cadet player from East India, who would get to play with European clubs. Started with our Coach Development Program, we are soon going to start with Cadet Exchange Programs and Sports Fellowship."

From the Coaching Book Education is not limited to textbooks and online classes but also focuses on the holistic growth of an individual. Sports as a tool helps to devise and improve core values like commitment, discipline, communication, team-player, honesty, accountability, self-conﬁdence, trust, etc. within an individual. Sports being a battle of mind makes the individual more tactful. Sports regulates the physical and mental health along with building strength and endurance. It prepares an individual to face the challenges of life. Sports is an essential part of the student curriculum, which also gives an opportunity to the individual to take up sports as a career. A healthy mind houses a healthy body.

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onsider a major international event such as the Olympics or the World Cup. Millions of people are able to put aside their diﬀerences in politics, religion, and identity to unite in support of their country's national team. These kinds of events are more essential than being simply entertainment source. The success of a national team can be a valuable asset in the development of a country.

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The logical starting point for understanding the link between sport and national development is to look at the fundamental benefits of sport from the standpoint of individual needs. To widen our understanding of sport's role in national human development, we need to pay more attention to its humanistic components. In order to emphasize the importance of this topic, we must examine sport from a broad perspective, focusing largely on sports as a means of achieving health standards and enjoyment. Second, sport should be viewed as a tool for developing strong character and confidence in order to equip adolescents better to face the demands of a competitive world. Third, and most crucially, considering sport from a national perspective as one of the many tools with enormous potential for resolving conflicts and fostering social cohesion by encouraging national unity. When sports talents are found and developed to their full potential, they can help bridge the gap between countries ravaged by tribalism, widespread cancer that has caused strife in many countries. Ethnic conflicts and strife, such as those seen recently in former Yugoslavia, Somalia, and Rwanda, are only a few examples. It is interesting that most countries do not place a high value on sports, although if every citizen were healthy and functioning at their best, there would be a lot of production and, as a result, a thriving economy. In short, sport must be viewed through the lens of national strategic human resources and development. In this perspective, sports science research holds the master key to

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achieving long-term national sports development. Sports has the ability to capture some of humanity's most fundamental ideals has never been fully used for the beneﬁt of humankind, ﬁrst and foremost in terms of health and, second, in terms of economic progress. Sport's Impact on Health Standards India has adopted a sedentary lifestyle as a result of the industrial revolution. It is directly linked to primary and secondary diseases such as heart disease, high cholesterol, mental stress, high blood pressure, and, above all, environmental pollution, which is now one of the world's major risk factors. To understand how the human body functions in ideal conditions, we must go back to the basics. This concept is vital because it allows us to picture and visualize what we need to do in order to live a healthier life, which is a critical component of every nation's wealth and progress. As previously said, a high standard of health translates into increased production and national prosperity. We must continually remind ourselves that we are descended from hunters and gatherers of food and that human life has been marked by countless physical pursuits from the dawn of time, as opposed to the sedentary lifestyle we have recently adopted. Sport's Importance in NationBuilding Sport is, without a doubt, the only platform that can bring people together for a common objective other than religion. According to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Sports Federations, Sport has the ability to foster world peace.

On the other hand, sports have been used as a political weapon in the past to show unhappiness by boycotting Olympic events. Sports can be utilized to achieve and promote peace efforts at the local, national, and global levels. Because sports have the potential to play such a huge role in the process mentioned above of national development, deliberate efforts to promote and develop sports on a large scale must be made to reap maximum benefits. Unfortunately, this has not been the case since many governments have neglected to budget for sports development. Sport is generally regarded as being only tangentially tied to national development in most countries. Many countries lack a Ministry of Sport, and in their absence, the sports portfolio is thrown in with other government agencies, where the sport is viewed as a purely voluntary endeavor and a luxury that most poor countries cannot afford. It is clear that the function of sport in national development initiatives has not been adequately described or comprehended. Builds and Defines a Country's Identity It aids in the development of qualities such as discipline, determination, teamwork, and a passion for fitness in a nation's psyche. Our lives have become far more sedentary than those of our ancestors following the industrial revolution, thanks to the numerous conveniences brought in by the development of technology. Many of these scientific breakthroughs, which we take for granted, have made our lives much

easier and reduced our physical activity levels. Furthermore, if you become involved in sports, certain attributes such as collaboration, ethics, and sportsmanship become lifelong characteristics. "Only when your activity is joyful will you keep breaching limits," Sadhguru says. Sports is an exhilarating activity; thus, pushing boundaries is normal."

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Final Thoughts It is incredible to hear people claim that athletics can unite a country. Many of us enjoy sports, but we never consider ourselves to be bonding with others around us. Sport may assist in creating a nation in a variety of ways, but it can also be used to destroy it. Diﬀerent people enjoy diﬀerent forms of sports, and it is uncommon to meet someone who despises sports because there are so many to choose from. Everyone enjoys competitive play more when there is good sportsmanship. While the goal of winning may appear to be the most important, it also teaches the competitor to be courteous and respectful to their opponent. Sports also help to boost the economy by providing job opportunities through commercial activity. It improves the population's lifestyle and lifespan while also increasing income. Sports have a crucial function to play in the development of a nation.

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Inspiring People to Positively Inﬂuence the Quality of Life

n today’s age, health and fitness have gained prominence. People are increasingly practicing yoga and are carrying out other exercises. This has, in turn, led to the rise of health clubs, fitness centres, and gymnasiums. As a result, we can witness substantial growth in the fitness industry, which is expected to continue in the times to come. There has also been growth in gym chains, premium functional fitness, and so on. However, in order to guide the fitness enthusiasts properly, fitness chains require able professionals such as gym and group instructors, personal trainers, fitness service coordinators,

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and so on. This is where the leading sports and fitness providers step in. They provide excellent infrastructure, including equipment, location and layout, constant assistance from trainers, and a lot more. These leading players in the industry employ experienced and registered fitness professionals who can help the members with ease. They have a unique culture, staff profile, and membership base. These fitness experts leave no stone unturned to ensure that the members learn every aspect of health and fitness and transform into excellent professionals.

Gāyo Fitness Academy and Research Center Private Limited is one such top name in the sports and fitness industry making waves with its dedicated endeavours. Since 1998, it has trained and certified 19,000 students in Fitness & Nutrition Sciences. It offers personal training, strength and conditioning, sports nutrition, Pilates, exercise therapy, functional strength training, 'Ira' (water) Fitness, 'KRIDASAN' sports yoga, and so on. Today, Gāyo has nearly 50 nationally and internationally acclaimed faculty members across India. Committed to Achieving Excellence Team Gāyo believes that the health and

The Leading Sports and Fitness Providers of the Year fitness of different communities in India can be meaningfully enhanced by the professional success of students as fitness (health and lifestyle) professionals, sports professionals, and nutrition specialists. The Academy endeavours to inspire its students to positively influence the quality of life of each individual with whom they interact and guide. It is unconditionally committed to providing the highest quality education and training programs available in order to – Ÿ Offer world-class career opportunities in fitness, sports, and nutrition in the context of not only today’s, but tomorrow’s world. Ÿ Enable the students to be in a commanding position as and when fitness is formally recognized as an industry by the Government of India. Ÿ Contribute to the health of all communities and countries where the students work. It aims to transform into a national leader and become one of the top 10 in the world’s fitness and education field by delivering quality fitness education and personal training certification to those desirous of pursuing these vocations. The academy emphasizes the development of knowledge and skills sets courses and their delivery through the development of worldclass faculty and teaching and learning resources. Gāyo intends to create opportunities to develop skills necessary to construct and pursue vocational careers in fitness, sports, and nutrition. It provides free post-enrolment guidance, mentoring, student support, and alumni services and support. Furthermore, the

academy offers consulting and management services to commercial, corporate, and other fitness centres. Employing a Quality-First Approach In order to achieve excellence in their quality of services, Gāyo is committed to observe, in spirit and letter, the guidelines for the creation of the internal quality assurance committee (IQAC) as laid down in the National Action Plan of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore. It follows the guidelines for performance evaluation, assessment and accreditation, and quality upgradation of institutions of higher education. Being a private academy, Gāyo is affiliated to working in partnership with the BPCA’s College of Physical Education (BPCACPE) Mumbai, which is permanently affiliated to the University of Mumbai and accredited in Grade 'A' by NAAC.

which led to BPCACPE’s accreditation in Grade 'A'. It is, therefore, committed to observe and implement all quality assurance standards by NAAC. Accordingly, Gāyo has established an Internal Quality Assurance Committee (IQAC). Since quality improvement is a continuous process, the IQAC is part of its institutional system and works towards effecting the goals of quality enhancement and sustenance. The IQAC is driven to develop a system for well-thought-out, consistent, and result-oriented improvement in the academy's performance. It also aims to make a significant contribution in the postaccreditation phase of BPCACPE and Gāyo through the mechanism of regular monitoring, feedback, and ensuring that academic excellence is pursued at all levels. If its vocation courses are approved and certificated through the University

As part of the accreditation process, the education delivery provided by Gāyo is integral to NAAC's audit,

We offer world-class career opportunities in Fitness, Sports and Nutrition in the context of not only today’s, but tomorrow’s world.

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integrated pilates teacher course are accredited as Level 4 Register of Exercise Professionals (EREPS) by European Union’s Europe Active.

of Mumbai, some of these courses are also accredited internationally by the European Register of Exercise Professionals – EREPS – Brussels. In fact, the Academy’s courses are recognized in over 45 countries! Vibrant Course Offerings Gāyo offers a flexible permutation and combination of vocational courses and nationally and internationally recognized certificate courses and workshops. Its main vocational courses are approved and certificated by the University of Mumbai and accredited by Europe Active EREPS. It is also initiating several other national university tie-ups and international accreditations. The academy’s courses are categorised as follows: Vocation Courses Ÿ Certificate Course for Personal Fitness Trainers (CCPFT) Ÿ Certificate Course in Fitness Centre Management (CCFCM) Ÿ Certificate Course for Integrated Pilates Teachers (CCIPT) Ÿ Certificate Course for Bodybuilding Coaches (CCBBC) Ÿ Certificate Course in Strength & Sports Conditioning (CCSSC) Short Courses Ÿ Emergency First Aid with CPR & AED Ÿ Functional Strength Training Ÿ Plyomterics for Agility and Power 18 | March 2022

Ÿ Kridasan Sports Yoga Ÿ Fitness Assessment & Testing (FAT) Ÿ Aerobic Endurance Training (AET) Ÿ HarTrain (Suspended Body Training) Ÿ ManTra (Exercise & Fitness Psychology) The Exceptional Leader of Gāyo With several qualifications and experience of over 41 years in fitness sciences, Dilip Heblé is rated as one of India’s leading educators in the field of fitness sciences. As the Founder and CEO of Gāyo Fitness Academy, Mr. Heblé leads a team of over 45 faculty members across India designing and teaching over 20 fitness and nutrition sciences programs. His academy’s personal fitness trainer course is approved and certificated by the University of Mumbai. This course and the

He also leads Gāyo’s faculty in teaching in-house developed programs across India, South Asia, and the Middle East. Many of these education programs are jointly conducted with BPCA’s College of Physical Education, which is permanently affiliated to the University of Mumbai. Dilip Heblé started formally training fitness professionals in 1996. Over the last 25 years, he and his team of 50 faculty members have trained about 19,000 specialists in general fitness, medical rehab, sports-conditioning, etc., in over 20 training venues across India. He has offered consulting and/or managed nearly 25 commercial fitness clubs across India. Over the last 30 years, he managed and/or provided consulting to fitness centres that are part of India’s leading racquet clubs and “gymkhanas,” including Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana, Goregaon Sports Club, Club Millennium (all in Mumbai), and a lot more.

We contribute to the health of all communities and countries where our students work.

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Kodai Sports Academy Bolstering Careers through Sports in India

Many countries have developed a special love for one particular sport. Brazil loves their soccer, and so does England, while America drowns itself in Rugby and Baseball. On the other hand, India sleeps, eats, and breathes cricket. It is no veiled secret that cricket is deemed as a religion in India. Every street of the nation encounters the craze of cricket every moment. All are gage over the game from little children to teenagers to adults. It is also evident that India has become a significant face in world Cricket, with a huge population passionate about the sport. However, being such a vast country with colossal sporting potential, many youngsters fail to showcase their game to the world. There are multiple challenges that the youth in the country go through. Also, numerous stories in different parts of the country uncover many players who did not find the correct exposure or even get a fair opportunity to make it to the top. Kodai Sports Academy is a sports academy that aims to train cricketers, nurture their dreams, and provide the best opportunities to India's youth. The Genesis of a Stellar Academy In 2015 two passionate young and energetic former cricketers, Prerit Goswami and Mukesh Saini took the initiative with the help of Kodai International School and inaugurated Kodai Cricket Academy.

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ports have always been a great unifying force to bring people together. It ingrains a feeling of oneness beyond boundaries, as times even allowing to forget issues and complexities in the people's lives. Truly the aura on a sports ﬁeld is such that it has endless possibilities, even allowing foes to turn friends.

Every day KCA/KSA proves its tagline, 'A Journey of thousand miles begins with a single step, come and take your first step with us,' to be confirmed with his splendid results.

In the last six years, the dream has reached a tremendous rise, and the academy has transformed the spectre of cricket in its region. The quality and distinct coaching proﬀered by the professionals here enable every single dream of its students to be on the right track. Prerit and Mukesh played professional cricket with utmost diligence at a young age. After some years, their shared dream took a frame as a highly experienced and wellequipped cricket coaching destination, facilitated by the Kodai International School Director – Mr Anil Mehta. Grit and the Outlook of the Academy Mr Anil Mehta has given all his support to start the cricket academy in his school area. All the aspiring cricketers from the age group of 5 to 25 years are nourished and given essential details of cricket under the able guidance of highly talented professionals.

Birth of Kodai Sports Academy Assistant coach Mr Gajendra Jangid adds an extra edge to the academy through his hard work and a particular focus on individual students. In June 2020, with a new vision, KCA started another branch with the name KODAI SPORTS ACADEMY. Many sports like Cricket, Basketball, Skating, Football, Yoga, Handball and the most loved game among corporates

- Box Cricket had started. In February 2022, another landmark was added to the group with the name Super Over Turf– the most prominent sports Box of Jaipur for Cricket and Football, facilitating a space for enthusiasts to enjoy themselves with friends and family inside a BOX. Growth and Achievements KCA (Kodai Cricket Academy) began its journey with ﬁve students. And now, over a period, the academy has delivered phenomenal outcomes through its coaching,

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reaching more than 125 students chiselling out their goals. Past three years, many players like Jatin Saini, Saransh Goswami, Harshit Gaur, Deepesh Verma, Megha Saini, and Tanmay Yadav have represented the Rajasthan state team. Saransh Goswami went on to set the record of making the fastest century in Domestic cricket in India. Every day KCA/KSA proves its tagline, "A Journey of thousand miles begins with a single step, come and take your first step with us," to be confirmed with his splendid results. The Next Big Step Today, Kodai Sports Academy has become a prominent face of the overall sports development of youngsters. Starting from cricket, KSA has started taking a lot of initiative into other popular games like football KODAI LIONS Football Club and skating - KODAI SKATING CLUB KSA has been arranging many tournaments weekly so that the country's aspiring athletes get an opportunity to showcase their talents on a national level. With the support of Kodai International School, the academy collaborates with different sports academies and schools so that the students do not run out of opportunities. This initiative also encourages and inspires the youth to participate in sports, and with their intensive training, KSA prepares them for having a remarkable career in sports. 22 | March 2022

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Enhancing Sports Education Industry in India II

ndia, a country that is home to 1/7th population of the world, has produced some of the most prominent names in sports. May it be the Master Blaster, Sachin Tendulkar, the ﬂying Sikh Milkha Singh, or the recently crowned Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra. There is something familiar in all these three sports leaders of the world: dedication, persistence, and a never-giving-up attitude.

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Though the stories of all sportsmen mentioned above vary, these influential personalities have inspired many people to turn to sports and make a career out of it. In this article, let's explore some of the hidden aspects of India's sports institutes and academies and how they enhance India's outlook on the sports industry. Teacher out the classroom Over the years, many people have pointed out the loopholes in the Indian education system. However, the major loophole that was addressed by many prominent figures is the lack of attention to sports in the educational ecosystem. Most of the students do not continue sports after their schooling years. This is because of parents' mindset, especially in India, were shining out of a population of 1.3 billion is not easy and considering a different career. Sports have also been associated with developing important life skills like socialising, teamwork, etc. In the changing corporate paradigm of business in Indian markets, these skills are said to be very crucial. Sports academies, institutes, and schools, apart from creating professions, also cater to the overall development of people. Hence, sports institutes have become a teacher outside the classroom. Creating Professional Sportsmen Sports have a direct link to the players'

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physique and indirectly contribute to the mentality. Keeping the professional gloves outside the court, most people play sports for amusement and to keep their health in check. Apart from that, sports schools, institutes and academies cater to creating sports professionals.

The Sports institutes gave such students a way out to enter the sports sector and follow their passion. The institutes focused on producing quality sports teachers, coaches and players that will not only enhance sports education but also boost the growth of sports and physical ﬁtness.

Often the younger generation is heavily involved with sporting careers and academies. This is because of the grooming culture that trains the person in a culture that would ace his game and develop all the necessary skills that would help him make sports professional.

Prioritising Physical Fitness Every sport requires a ﬁtness standard to maintain the consistency and quality of the game to compete at the highest level. Catering to this need of every sport, physical education was also provided by the sports institutes established.

Every player has a signiﬁcant playing style, may it be a team sport or an individual sport. However, every game requires professional players to master that one skill they are good at, but what gives the tag of 'Professional' players the contributing attributes that help them to reﬁne their game and be better at what they are doing.

There were prominent physical education providers already present in the Indian education system. However, due to the increasing demand for physical educators increased, sports and physical education institutes were set up to make India ﬁt again.

Sports institutes emphasise more on discipline, training, and ethics. Sportsmanship is equally important as the quality of the player serving the main reason why sports bring people together; sports academics bring that emotional and value-added factor in the payers that make the ideal sportsman which the world bow down. Glorifying Personal Choices Being in a diverse country with a huge population, there is always a chance that some people's personal choices will be tampered with. With saturation point reaching the breakage, students went to explore diﬀerent ﬁelds following their passion.

EndNote Seeing the rise of popularity in sports and physical education, even the Indian government started to take initiatives to support the kind gesture put forth by the changing education paradigm. Other than these niches developed by the sports education providers in India, sports institutes have enhanced India's quality of sports and physical ﬁtness.

LAKSHMIBAI NATIONAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION The Training Grounds for the Legends of Tomorrow

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ver the years, India has produced some of the ﬁnest, record-breaking sports personalities this world has ever witnessed. Be it the master blaster Sachin Tendulkar to the reigning Olympic Champion in Javelin throw, Neeraj Chopra, India has been home to many great names from various sports. Despite producing such dominant leaders in sports, physical education as a career is often neglected after schooling. While most of the students opt for a career in science and technology, very few students choose physical education compared to those.

Being the talent house of the world, India is also home to some of the most underrated and undiscovered sportspersons, coaches, physical educators, trainers, etc. The Government of India has rightly recognised this problem, and to uplift physical education and sports in the country,the prestigious Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education was founded on August 17, 1985. The college is the academic wing of the Sports Authority of India (SAI), which is also affiliated with the University of Kerala. LNCPE serves as a model institute for teacher training by offering its students UG, PG, research courses in Physical Education and Sports. The institute is named after the dauntless freedom fighter of the First War of Independence,

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the Queen of Jhansi Rani Lakshmibai. The college is located on the northern side of the University of Kerala, Kariavattom Campus on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram on National Highway 47. On a Mission of Visionary Future The institute is on a mission to uplift physical education and sports in the country and has earned a special place as an ideal institute for teacher training. Besides the institute's academic courses, the college also provides excellent facilities to prepare highly competent and skilled leaders in physical education and sports. Over the years, the institute has become a centre of excellence for research in not only the ﬁeld of physical education but also in the allied areas. With a team of nationally recognised physical educators, LNCPE is providing quality physical education on all three fronts of PE. For a visionary future, the institute plans on providing vocational guidance and placement services to physical education graduates. Along with that, the National College constantly develops and promotes programs of mass physical activity, which helps the institute set a footprint on the track of development for physical education and sports in the country. The Pacesetter and an Astute Leader An institute that needs special attention

The Leading Sports and Fitness Providers of the Year demands an astute leader who sets the institute's pace. Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education has got such a pacesetter in Dr G Kishore, the Principal of the college. Dr G Kishore has always been passionate about sports and physical education. After completing his M.Phil and PhD in physical education from LNIPE, Gwalior, he joined the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in 1986.He has also served the Government of Kerala as the Additional Director and Director of Sports and Youth Affairs. The Government of Kerala has rightly recognised his contribution and appointed him as the Secretary of the Kerala Sports Council. Before taking up the role of Principal at the LNIPE, Dr G. Kishore served as the Director (Pers.), SAI Head Office, NSEC, Calcutta, and NSSC, Bengaluru. Throughout his entire career, Dr G. Kishore has travelled to many countries on international assignments, which allowed him to bring hands-on experience to the table as the principal of LNCPE and set the pace for the students for a bright, healthy, and commanding future. Apart from the Herd Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, Kariavattom, Trivandrum, is affiliated with the University of Kerala. Being a unique college, the courses provided by the college is also unique, which includes the required subjects along with the additional subjects that the students look forward to developing. The major courses provided by the college are: Ÿ Bachelor of Physical Education (BPEd) - 2 years (Approved by NCTE) Ÿ Master of Physical Education & Sports (MPES) - 2 years Ÿ Master of Philosophy (Physical

Education) MPhil (1 Year) Ÿ PhD in Physical Education Making the Physical Educators of Tomorrow The worsening health condition and the delicate global situation have made people realise the importance of sports and ﬁtness. With the young generation passionate about sports, the college provides the perfect atmosphere to grow and pursue a career in physical education.

SAI LNCPE is one of its kind institution that bridges the gap between academics and physical education.

The Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education courses provide students with a wide range of career choices. The graduates are often appointed as Physical Education Teachers in schools, whereas the postgraduates are appointed as Assistant Professors or Directors of Physical Education in Colleges and Universities.

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with boarding and lodging facilities to develop and promote programs of mass physical education.

Apart from these career options, many graduates from LNCPE have chosen to become a coach, team/sports managers, ﬁtness instructors, athletic trainers, sports journalists, and even sports photographers. In the quest to train and strengthen ﬁtness in the country, Trained Physical Education personnel are given preferences in Defence and Police Services with special recruitment drives.

"The college is a hotspot of State and National level Coaching Camps as well as is a reputed centre for ongoing schemes of SAI. In addition to BPEd (2 years), MPES, PhD, the college also oﬀers Post Graduate Diploma in Health and Fitness (1-year duration). As a constituent college of the Sports Authority of India, they also oﬀer coaching diplomas in Rowing, Kayaking, and Canoeing," said the college authorities.

The institution provides excellent facilities for the upliftment of

Bridging the Gap between Academic and Physical Education The Lakshmibai College of Physical Education has recognised the gap that has formed between physical education and academics. The college caters to the Gen-Z hands-down education training along with providing vocational guidance and placement to the students in the ﬁeld. The institute has a state-of-the-art infrastructure

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Physical Education and sports in the country.

Overcoming the Pandemic Challenge LNCPE, being a college that depends on outdoor activities like track sports, gym, swimming pools, etc. it was diﬃcult for the college to ﬁnd new ways to educate their students. "At the beginning of pandemic, no doubt the challenges were huge, however, as of now, the institution is adapting well to the new forms and modes of educating students," hinted Dr G Kishore. "Learners seeking higher education have always considered online education as an alternative path, and the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, on the other hand, has motivated educators and students across SAI LNCPE to quickly adjust to virtual courses. The college has organized numerous online training programmes

for PE teachers, community coaches, and athletes along with collaborations with worldwide organizations and entities dedicated to the advancement of physical education, sports, and related areas," says the college management. One of the most noteworthy contribution SAI LNCPE, Thiruvananthapuram made to the nation during the two long years of pandemic is the Physical Education &Community Coaching Programme

initiated by Ministry of Youth Aﬀairs and Sports, Government of India through Fit India and Khelo India project with SAI LNCPE playing the pivotal role in its planning and implementation. This is a 14 days, 28 session webinar online programme targeted for Physical Education Teachers across India. Initiated in June 2020 and by March 2021, six batches were completed with lot of enthusiasm. Due to the huge demand and success the 7th batch resumed once again with full vigor from 14th

February,2022.The uniqueness of programme is that, till date 58 Indian and 58 International experts has been utilized as resource person for the programme with total registered number of more than 40,000 physical education teacher across India participating. Another land mark experienced about the programme is the 6th batch specially designed for women teachers organized under dual Ministries of Women & Child Development and Youth Aﬀairs &Sports, Government of India.