Running and Fitness Coaching Education in India

Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences(IGIPESS) – IGIPESS is one of the leading institutes offering Physical Education courses and houses the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Delhi, Govt. of N.C.T. Delhi. The Institute has eminent faculty, adequately equipped laboratories, a rich Library with latest books and research journals (National and International), play fields/courts, play grounds, judo hall, gymnasium, athletics track, gymnastics hall etc. IGIPESS strives for excellence in producing competent Directors/Physical Education Teachers, Fitness Counselors, Health Promoters and Coaches for games and sports. Courses offered are:

• Bachelor of Physical Education (Honours) – 8 semesters after 10+2

• Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) – 2 semesters i.e. 1 year teacher training course after graduation

• Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed.) – 4 semesters i.e. 2 year degree course

• Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Education (Ph.D.) – 2 to 5 years program
  
  

Lakshmibai National College of PhysicalEducation (LNCPE), Thiruvananthapuram – LNCPE is part of the Academic Wing of Sports Authority of India and affiliated to University of Kerala. The College was brought into existence by the Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Education in August, 1985. As an offshoot of Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, Gwalior (now Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education LNUPE), it aims to provide excellent facilities for the upliftment of Physical Education and Sports in the country and as a model institute of teacher training by offering under-graduate, post-graduate, M.Phil. and doctoral studies. The college has well laid out and maintained play fields for various sports and athletic events. Other facilities provided include Library, Computer Lab, Gymnasium, Fitness Centre, hostels and staff accommodation. LNCPE offers:

• Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P.Ed.) – 4 years integrated graduate course in association with University of Kerala

• Master of Physical Education (M.P.E.) – 2 years

• Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) Physical Education – 1 year program

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Physical Education (with part-time & full-time options available)

• Post Graduate Diploma in Health and Fitness Management (PGDHFM) -1 year program
  
  

Lakshmibai National University of PhysicalEducation (LNUPE), Gwalior – The Institute is the first “Deemed to be University” in the field of Physical Education in India. It is an autonomous organization under the administrative control of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The main purpose of establishing this University was to upgrade the status of Physical Education by producing quality teachers and leaders through graduate and post-graduate courses. The Institute campus covers an area of about 153 acres and is fully residential. Facilities include classrooms, laboratory, library, research block, administrative sections, auditorium, gymnasium, health centre, swimming pool, hostels and student’s mess. The Institute has state-of-the-art sports infrastructure and well laid play fields for major outdoor games and sports. LNUPE prides itself on prominent alumni and highly qualified teaching and administrative staff. The Institute’s North East Regional centre (NERC) is based in Guwahati, Assam. LNUPE offers: