UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION, NEW DELHI

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME

SAP DRS - I

The UGC special assistance programme (SAP) is intended through constant efforts to raise the quality of teaching / research in different disciplines/subjects carefully selected on the basis of their work, academic achievements and viable potential for further development. The essence and primary aim of this scheme is combination of teaching and research, to encourage group research efforts in pursuit of excellence. The proposal of School of Physical Education for UGC SAP DRS – I was examined by the expert committee on 19th May 2015 and after careful and critical in-depth examination of the academic achievements of the department, UGC approved School of Physical Education Devi Ahilya University, Indore for induction under SAP at the level DRS – I for a period of five years from 01.04.2016 to 31-03-2021.

ALLOCATED GRANT FOR FIVE YEARS:   Rs. 96 Lakhs

THRUST AREAS:                           Sports Sciences

Sports Psychology

Sports Biomechanics

Anatomy and Physiology of Exercise

Sports Management

Sports Training

Sports Sociology

Evaluation Techniques

Various sports disciplines

COORDINATOR:                          Prof. Deepak Mehta

DEPUTY COORDINATOR:             Prof. Sudhira Chandel