Faculty

Ph.D. (2011-2019)Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (Deemed To Be University), Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India.

M.Phil. (2007-2008)Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu, India.

MPE (2005-2007)Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education (LNCPE), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

BPE (2002-2005)Center for Physical Education, Calicut University, Kerala.

PG. Dip in Yoga (2007-2008)Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu, India.

MSc Yoga (2011-2019)Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamilnadu, India.

ANTHROPOMETRIST - Level 1, Level 2 Instructor(2022-2023.)International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK) c/o School of Medical Sciences, RMIT University, PO Box 71, Bundoora, VIC 3083, Australia.

• Exercise & Sports Physiology
• Yoga and Yogic Sciences
• Sports Training and Fitness Training
• Specialized Yogic Training for Individuals with Diverse Needs Community Support Initiatives for Special Populations

Assistant Professor & Head of the Department

College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy(Kerala Veterinary and Animal Science University)April 17, 2015 – Present

Assistant Professor & Head of the Department

College of Food Technology, Mannuthy(Kerala Veterinary and Animal Science University)- 2018 – 2020

Sports Department Assistant Director

Skyline University, Sharjah, UAE-2014-15

Assistant Professor

School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (SPESS), (Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala)-2013-2014

Lecturer

Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education (LNCPE-SAI), Trivandrum,(Kerala University, Thrivandram)- 2012-2013

Lecturer

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Calicut-2008-2011

Physical Education Directress

Maharaja Prithvi Engineering College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu,Anna university Tamil Nadu-2017-2018

Project Experience:

Coordinator for "Stay Fit – Online Physical Fitness and Sports Education Programme" - A Project Jointly Carried Out by Sports Authority of India (SAI) LNCPE and Kerala Olympic Association (KOA).

Awards:

• National Eligibility Test for Lectureship with Junior Research Fellowship (NET with JRF) from the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 2013.

• International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK) Level 1, Level 2 Instructor.
• Life Member of the National Association of Physical Education and Sports Science (affiliated with the International Council of Sports Sciences and Physical Education).
• Subject Expert Committee Member and Resource Person for workshops on content development for STAY FIT Online Physical Fitness and Sports Awareness programs conducted by the Government of Kerala, Olympic Association with SAI LNCPE Trivandrum.

State National and University level Sports Achievements :

1. Participated in the 4th National Masters Athletics Championship 2022-23 at Dronacharya Synthetic Stadium, Kurukshetra, Haryana, from 16th to 19th February 2023. Secured four medals: 100m (2nd place), long jump (1st place), triple jump (1st place), and 100m relay (1st place).
2. Participated and secured four medals at the Kerala State Masters Athletics Championship 2023 at C.H. Muhammed Koya Athletics Stadium, University of Calicut, on 5th and 6th August 2023. Achieved 2nd place in long jump, 2nd place in triple jump, and 1st place in the 100m relay.
3. Participated in the 41st Kerala State Masters Athletics Championship 2002 at Municipal Stadium, Pala, on 19th and 20th November. Secured 5 gold medals in 200m, long jump, triple jump, 100m relay, and 400m relay.
4. Represented Kerala state in the senior national women's football championship in the 33rd (National Games) held at Guwahati, Assam.
5. Represented VIX in the senior national women's football championship held in Orissa in 2005-2006.
6. Achieved 3rd place in the senior national women's football championship held in Bhopal in the year 2003-04.
7. Became a semi-finalist in the XVIIIth Senior National Women’s Football Championship held in Imphal, Manipur, in the year 2004-05.
8. Represented in the All India interuniversity women's football tournament held in Tirunelveli in 2003-04.
9. Represented in the All India interuniversity women's football tournament held at Jiwaji University, Gwalior in the year 2004-05.
10. Runner-up in the senior state women's football championship in 2004-05 held at Trivandrum.
11. Runner-up in the senior state women's football championship in 2005-06 held at Trivandrum.
12. Represented the Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry State Inter Physical Education Tournament at Annamalai University.
13. Represented Kerala state in the senior national women's football championship in the 17th (National Games) held at Neiveli in 2009.

Guiding Experience:

Master's Theses Submitted Under My Guidance: 06

1. "A Study on Selected Motor Qualities of School-Level Cricket Players in Kottayam District"- by Mr. Nibin Babu (MPE) - 2013-2014.
2. "An Analysis of Grip Strength and Selected Anthropometric Variables between National Level Softball and Hockey Players"- by Miss. Revathy V.S (MPE) - 2013-2014.
3. "A Study on Sports Infrastructural Facilities in Government and Private Sector Schools in Ernakulam District"- by Mr. Mathews Abraham (MPE) - 2013-2014.
4. "A Study on Health Status among Recreational Level Players" by Mr. Karthik S (MPE) - 2013-2014.
5. "An Assessment of Postural Deviation among Secondary School Boys in Kottayam District"- by Miss. Saliny Joseph (MPE) - 2013-2014.
6. "Effect of Aerobic Dance on Body Mass Index and Selected Anthropometric Variables among Sedentary Women"- by Miss. Niji.C (MPE) - 2013-2014.

1. Attend the ISAK (International Society for Advancement in Kinanthropometry) LEVEL TWO Accreditation Course at UC College Aluva on July 23-27, 2023.
2. Attend the ISAK (International Society for Advancement in Kinanthropometry) Level -1 Course, which will be held from November 14th to 16^th 2022 at Union Christian College Aluva.
3. Attended Five days Training Programme - “Statistics in Science - Modalities and applications” conducted by Academic Staff College, Directorate of Entrepreneurship, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University scheduled from 10-10-2022 to 14-10-2022 ,at Academic Staff College, Directorate of Entrepreneurship, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy.
4. Attended for TWO days designing, developing and running MOOC courses Technology enabled Distance Learning Centre under DoE, KVASU is organise exposure training to all faculties of KVASU on development of MOOC courses and LMS. Conducted by Academic Staff College, Directorate of Entrepreneurship, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University scheduled from 17-10-2022 to 18-10-2022, at Academic Staff College, Directorate of Entrepreneurship, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy.
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6. Participated in the 13th International Session of the International Olympic Academy for Educators of Higher Institute of Physical Education, Ancient Olympia, Greece, in July 2019 at Athens, Greece.
7. Participated in a four-week UGC Sponsored Orientation Course at HRDC, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), from 09/10/2017 to 03/11/2017.
8. Participated in a four-day training program on Academic Leadership sponsored by the Centre of Academic Leadership and Education Management, Aligarh Muslim University, under the scheme of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission in Teachers and Teaching (MHRD, Govt. of India) from April 27 to April 30, 2019, at MES Keveeyam College, Valanchery, Malappuram.
9. Participated in a Six-Day Faculty Development Programme, "Celebrating and Reviving Physical Education and Sports Sciences in XXXII Olympiad," organized by the Directorate of Sports, Panjab University Chandigarh, and National Council of Sports Science and Physical Education (Virtual) from April 24, 2020, to April 29, 2020.
10. Participated in a One-Week Faculty Development Programme on Futuristic Approach and Professional Preparation in Physical Education at YMCA College of Physical Education, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, from June 27, 2020, to July 3, 2020.
11. Participated in the Online 87th Refresher Course at UGC-HRDC-LNCPE, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, from January 12, 2021, to January 25, 2021.
12. Participated in the 13th International Session for Educators of Higher Institutes of Physical Education from July 1st to 6th, 2019, in Athens, Greece, organized by the International Olympic Association.
13. Participated in the Scientific International Conference on Physical Education and Allied Sciences, themed "Holistic Development for Excellence in Sports Performance, Health & Wellbeing," and also presented a paper titled "Nutrition and Holistic Development of Special Children: Conceptualizing the Notion of Yoga."
14. Participated in the International Conference on Olympics and Indian Values in Global Context held from September 25 to 27, 2018, at the University of Delhi, India, and also presented a paper titled "A Practical Yoga Combo for School Students with Down Syndrome."
15. Participated in the International Conference on Sports Science Management and Yoga (ICSSMY-2019), held from July 18th to 20th, 2019, at Sports Authority of India, LNCPE, Kerala, and also presented a paper titled "Different Combination of Selected Yogic Exercise for the Improvement of Specific Physical and Physiological Parameters in Down Syndrome Students."
16. Participated in the One-Month Workshop on "Preventive Healthcare: Yoga for Anxiety and Stress Management during Covid Pandemic," organized by the Department of Physical Education and Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Janki Devi Memorial College, from May 21, 2021, to June 21, 2021.
17. Participated in the "Faculty Development Program on Anti-Doping and Sports Science-2021," organized by the Department of Physical Education, AURO University, Surat, in association with Swarnim Gujarat Sports University and National Anti-Doping Agency, from June 15 to 21, 2021.
18. Participated in the International Webinar on "The Role of Physical and Mental Fitness during Covid-19 Pandemic: Impact and Future Challenges," organized by The National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi, on July 1, 2020.
19. Participated in a 10-hour workshop in the 1st International Virtual Workshop on "The Future of Biomechanics," held on May 30 and May 31, 2020, via the Webinar Zoom Platform by the School of Sport Sciences, University of Jordan & Arab Society of Biomechanics and Motor Behaviour.
20. Participated in the "Faculty Development Program on Promoting Excellence in Physical Education and Sports through Innovation in Teaching and Learning, ICT & Professional Approach." Completed a One-Week (May 27 to June 2, 2021) Online National Faculty Development Program organized by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, SGTB Khalsa College, the University of Delhi, under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) of the Ministry of Education. This was conducted in an online mode with one week's involvement in a flexible mode. This online FDP is equivalent to one week face-to-face FDP. The one week's involvement included attendance during live/recorded sessions, hands-on activities, submission of quizzes, assignments, and projects, and I have obtained a GRADE "A+" as required for promotion under CAS of UGC and AICTE.
21. Participated in the One-Month Workshop on "Preventive Healthcare: Yoga for Anxiety and Stress Management during Covid Pandemic," organized by the Department of Physical Education and Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Janki Devi Memorial College, from May 21, 2021, to June 21, 2021.
22. Served as the Resource Person for the International Webinar on "The Role of Physical and Mental Fitness during Covid-19: Impact and Future Challenges," organized by The National University of Advanced Legal Studies on July 1, 2020.
23. Participated in the International Webinar on "Nutritional Strategies for Enhanced Sports Performance," organized by the Department of Physical Education in association with IQAC, Sree Narayana College for Women, Kollam, on May 28, 2021.
24. Participated in a one-day international virtual conference on physical fitness & yoga as a remedy to Covid-19, organized by the Department of Physical Education & Sports, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai, on July 26, 2020.
25. Participated in a three-day national workshop on "EMINENCE: VIGUAR FACTORY," focusing on self-defense, post-pandemic life, and sports career opportunities, from June 9th to 11th, 2021, conducted by the School of Physical Education and Sports Science, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.

Academic Leadership Program:

26. Participated in a 4-day MHRD training program on Academic Leadership in April 2019 at the Centre of Academic Leadership and Education Management, Aligarh Muslim University, India.
27. Participated in the 106th Orientation Programme from July 31, 2017, to August 25, 2017, at UGC - Human Resource Development Centre, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi.

Articles/Journal (Online)

1. "Effects of Yogic Practices on Resting Heart Rate of Differently-Abled Students"
   • International Journal of Applied Research
   • ISSN PRINT: 2394-7500, ISSN Online 2394-5869
   • Impact Factor: 5.2
   • IJAR 2016: 2(6): 332-333
   • www.allresearchjournal.com
2. "Effect of Asanas on Leg Explosive Power in Differently-Abled Students"
   • E Baby Salini, Dr. AM Najeeb, Dr. PS Suthakar
   • International Journal of Applied Research
   • ISSN Print: 2394-7500, ISSN Online: 2394-5869
   • Impact Factor: 5.2
   • IJAR 2018; 4(2): 127-128
   • www.allresearchjournal.com
3. "Effect of Asanas and Pranayama on VO2 Max among Down Syndrome Students"
   • E Baby Salini, Dr. AM Najeeb, Dr. PS Suthakar
   • International Journal of Recent Research and Applied Studies
   • ISSN: 2349 – 4891
   • Volume 5, Issue 1 (2) January 2018
   • © Copyright, IJRRAS, 2018
4. "Effects of Yogic Practices on Physical Responses Among Down Syndrome Students"
   • Journal of Physical Education & Sports Sciences
   • Volume 8, Issue 1, June 2016
   • ISSN: 0976-6618

Seminar Proceedings

1. YOGA: A Panacea for Lifestyle Diseases (ISBN: 978-81-927201-2-9)
   • "Effects of Physical and Physiological Response to Yogic Practice Among Differently-Abled Students"
   • St. Thomas College of Teachers Education, Pala, Kottayam
   • January 23rd-24th, 2014
2. Yoga Therapy and Fitness - An Integrated Approach (ISBN: 978-93-80400-00-6)
   • "Yoga Exponent & Research Mind Are Two Sides of the Coin"
   • Alagappa University
   • 12th & 13th February 2010

International Conferences and Paper Presentations

1. Attended World Congress on Sports Science and Sports Medicine .International Federation for Fitness, Health, Physical Education, and Iron Games Presidency University, Bangalore, India, is the sponsoring organisation. International Journal of Fitness, Health, Physical Education, and Iron Games by the Eurasia Sport Sciences Union (ESSU), Asian Exercise and Sport Science Association (AESA), and International Science, Culture, and Sport Association. from December 19 to December 22, 2022.

Presented Paper Title: Physiological and Motor Proficiency Variables as Correlates of Kho Kho Performance: Comparison between Chasers and Defenders

2. 13th International Session of the International Olympic Academy for Educators of Higher Institute of Physical Education
   • Ancient Olympia, July 2019, Athens, Greece
   • Presented Paper Title: "Olympic Truce as an Educational Tool for Peace"
3. International Conference on Olympics and Indian Values in Global Context
   • Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi
   • 25th-27th September 2018
   • Presented Paper Title: "A Practical Yoga Combo for School Students with Down Syndrome"
4. International Conference on Sports Science Management and Yoga
   • Sports Authority of India (SAI) Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Trivandrum, Kerala
   • 18th-20th July 2019
   • Presented Paper Title: "Different Combinations of Selected Yogic Exercise for the Improvement of Specific Physical and Physiological Parameters in Down Syndrome Students"
5. Scientific International Conference on Physical Education & Allied Sciences
   • Panaji, Goa
   • 27th-29th February 2020, DCT’s S. S. Dempo College of Commerce & Economics, Goa
   • Presented Paper Title: "Nutrition and Holistic Development of Special Children: Conceptualizing the Notions of Yoga"
6. The New Dimensions of Sports Law and Physical Education in the Globalized Era
   • 21st & 22nd October 2019, NUALS, Kochin, Kerala
   • Presented Paper Title: "Role of Olympic Values Education in Sports That Inspire Social Peace"

National Seminars: UGC Sponsored

1. Yoga Therapy and Fitness - An Integrated Approach (ISBN: 978-93-80400-00-6)
   • "Yoga Exponent & Research Mind Are Two Sides of the Coin"
   • Alagappa University
   • 12th & 13th February 2010
2. "Effects of Physical and Physiological Response to Yogic Practice Among Differently-Abled Students"
   • St. Thomas College of Teachers Education, Pala, Kottayam
   • January 23rd-24th, 2014
3. "Yoga Biased Health Education for Special People"
   • Bishop Kurialacherry College for Women, Kottayam
   • January 16th-17th, 2014
4. "Lifestyle Disease in Teenage"
   • Deva Matha College, Kuruvilangad
   • 6th & 7th February 2014
5. "Physical Education as a Means for the Development of Fitness & Wellness Among School and College Students in Kerala"
   • Govt. College, Kasaragod
   • 15th January 2014
6. "Yoga and Its Implications in Life"
   • Kerala Veterinary & Animal Science University
   • 16th February 2016
7. "Effects of Asanas and Pranayama on Agility Among Down Syndrome Students"
   • Panampilly Memorial Govt. College, Chalakudy, Thrissur
   • 17th & 18th January 2017
8. "Effects of Plyometric Training on Agility Among Higher Secondary Boys"
   • Kannur University
   • 14th to 16th March 2017
9. "Effects of Asanas on Arm Explosive Power of Differently-Abled Students"
   • Govt. Arts & Science College, Kozhikode
   • 10th to 12th January 2017
10. "Yoga and Its Implications in Life"
    • CVAS, Mannuthy,KVASU.
    • Orientation Programme on Academic Leadership
    • Academic Staff College, KVASU
    • 11th February to 9th March 2016
11. "International Yoga Day Celebration"
    • CVAS Mannuthy, NSS Unit 1 & 2
    • 22nd June 2016, KVASU