GITABAI DATTATRAY MAHAJAN ARTS, SHRI. KESHARIMAL RAJMAL NAVALAKHA COMMERCE & MANOHARSETH DHARIWAL SCIENCE COLLEGE

Role of Sports in Physical and Mental Development:

Sport plays a pivotal role in the holistic development of young individuals, contributing to their physical and mental well-being. Recognizing its significance, governments, informed citizens, and health and social agencies are now acknowledging sport as a powerful tool for achieving broader societal goals. The Department of Physical Education at the Arts and Commerce College, Jamner, has been instrumental in fostering the importance of sports and providing training facilities in major sports to promote sports standards among students.

Nelson Mandela aptly captured the transformative power of sport, stating, "Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else can. Sport can awaken hope where there was previously only despair" during the Laureus World Sports Awards Ceremony in 2000.

Establishment and Evolution of the Sports Department:

The Department of Physical Education was inaugurated in 1971 with the establishment of Arts and Commerce College, Jamner. In the initial years (1971-1978), Prof. Gokhale and Prof. S.A. Mahajan took charge of sports activities in the absence of a designated Director of Physical Education & Sports. Prof. S.L. Chaudhari assumed the role of Director in 1978 and served until April 2014. Following his retirement, Dr. Navneet Aasi took over as the Director of Physical Education and Sports in November 2014.

The sports department has witnessed significant development, including infrastructure enhancements, playground improvements, and active participation in various games by college sports players.

Aim and Objectives of the Physical Education & Sports Department:

The primary aim of the Physical Education & Sports Department is the wholesome development of an individual's personality. This includes ensuring physical fitness, mental alertness, emotional balance, and social adjustment. To achieve these overarching goals, the department has outlined specific objectives:

• Develop Correct Health Habits: Foster correct health habits and maintain maximum physical efficiency among students.
• Enhance Knowledge and Skills: Improve the knowledge and skills of various sports and games among the student body.
• Encourage Overall Well-being: Encourage students to strengthen their mind, physique, and soul through sports participation.
• Provide Coaching and Training: Prepare young men and women in various sports and games through coaching and training under constant supervision.
• Conditioning of Physiological Systems: Condition the heart, lungs, muscles, and organic systems to respond to increased demands by progressively improving upon them.
• Impart Knowledge and Skills: Provide knowledge and skills related to various sports and games to students.
• Participate in Tournaments and Competitions: Actively participate in tournaments and competitions of various games to showcase the talent and skills of the college's sports enthusiasts.
• Cultivate Healthy Sportsmanship: Develop a healthy sportsman spirit among the players, fostering sportsmanship values.

Through the dedicated pursuit of these objectives, the Sports Department at Arts and Commerce College, Jamner, endeavors to contribute significantly to the overall development and well-being of its students.

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