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NPTEL-IIT Madras launches specialized Free Courses in Sports

Science
The online courses aim to bridge the gap between theory & practical
applications and are designed to cater to Indian & South Asian region,
covering different areas from exercise physiology & movement science to
sports psychology

CHENNAI, 20th December 2023: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) - NPTEL is
launching seven new online courses on Sports Science, which is a fast-growing field in India. The courses
can be taken online free of cost.
These comprehensive online courses are aimed at bridging the gap between theory and practical
applications. The courses are tailored for the Indian and South Asian body structure and cultural aspects.
The first Batch for these seven Courses will commence classes on 19 th February 2023, which is also
the last date to apply for the courses on NPTEL Website - https://nptel.ac.in/courses
A Promo Video on the courses can be viewed and downloaded from the following link -
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eJ4nU3lDvJ5gs0NtCgFZ5M-wg_9pzOj5/view
The National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) was initiated by seven Indian
Institutes of Technology (Madras, Bombay, Delhi, Kanpur, Kharagpur, Guwahati and Roorkee) along
with the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in 2003.
Highlighting the importance of this course, Prof. Andrew Thangaraj, Coordinator, NPTEL, IIT
Madras, said, “This comprehensive set of courses will be a game-changer, addressing India-centric
sports needs and promoting a well-rounded approach. There is a high demand for skilled personnel
across sports domains with competitive sports expanding rapidly in India. These NPTEL courses equip
learners to understand how to enhance performance, monitor diet and training frequencies, formulate
recovery programs, and offer a holistic approach to sports science.”
With a recommended Class XII Pass as qualification, learners can take this introductory NPTEL course to
explore this growing field. The courses are relevant for students pursuing Bachelor’s and Master’s in
Sports Sciences, Physiotherapy, and Physical Education, and other related areas. On completion, students
can pursue Diplomas or PG degrees in these areas. The Center of Excellence in Sports Science and
Analytics at IIT Madras has introduced the courses in this domain.
Speaking about this course, Prof. Mahesh Panchagnula, Co-Principal Investigator, Center of
Excellence in Sports Science and Analytics, IIT Madras, said, “These courses are for everyone. For
anybody who is an enthusiast, a sports person, or who is interested in topics like strengthening, fitness,
conditioning, sports, nutrition, and psychology.”
While the courses are being offered online on the National MOOCs portal of India, SWAYAM
(swayam.gov.in), for which enrolment is free, the final exam will be in-person centre-based and
proctored, which carries a nominal fee of Rs. 1,000/- per course.
These courses are targeted towards a broad audience including coaches, athletes, trainers,
physiotherapists, nutritionists, among others. It covers crucial sports topics such as biomechanics, injury
prevention, sports psychology, strength training for Indians, and cultural aspects of sports.
The areas covered include exercise physiology, movement science, sports nutrition, injury prevention,
training fundamentals, strength conditioning, and sports psychology. Through theory and practical
knowledge, participants will gain invaluable insights to build a career in sports science.
From exercise physiology fundamentals to practical applications like nutrition strategies and
biomechanics techniques, attendees will gain foundational and in-depth knowledge to build a successful
sports science career.
NPTEL contains the largest online repository in the world of courses in engineering, basic sciences and
selected humanities and social sciences subjects. Its YouTube channel for NPTEL – most subscribed
educational channel, 1 billion views and 42+ lakhs subscriber
Students can gain a Domain Certification in Sports Science by completing five Core courses and two
Elective courses.
The complete list of courses offered in the domain:
1. Strength & Conditioning for the Indian Population
Course page: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc24_hs84/preview
2. Sports and Performance Nutrition
Course Page: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc24_hs82/preview
3. Fundamentals of Sports Training, Load Management and Recovery
Course page: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc24_hs87/preview
4. Essentials of Sports Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation
Course page: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc24_hs85/preview
5. Human Movement Science
Course page: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc24_hs81/preview
6. Introduction to Exercise Physiology & Sports Performance
Course page: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc24_hs86/preview
7. Sports Psychology
Course Page: https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc24_hs83/preview
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