Kerala Sports Commission: Terms of Reference

1. Critically analyse the problems and challenges faced by Sports sector with special emphasis to the socio-economic environment prevailing in Kerala and recommend remedies for rectifying them.

2. To study and recommend measures to modernize the sports sector in Kerala vis-s-vis provisions enshrined in the Kerala Sports Act 2000 with special reference to role of State Government in administration and co-ordination of all sports activities in the State.

3. Introduction of Sports/Games in the Educational Curriculum as a compulsory subject in School/College/Universities.

4. To submit recommendations on modus operandi for effective implementation of the scheme "Total Physical Fitness Programme" jointly by Health Department, Local Self Government Department and Sports and Youth Affairs Department.

5. To recommend schemes to be implemented synergizing the aforesaid departments for realizing the motto "Sports for all, Health for all".

6. Make recommendations regarding need for creation of new sports infrastructure and for modernization and development of existing ones in the State along with measures for mobilization of required fiscal resources from Government and non-Government sources.

7. Propose recommendations for identification of experts, coaches, P.E. Teachers, experts in sports medicines/sports science/sports administration and on how to utilize their services for holistic development of sports in the State.

8. To recommend a long term strategy for development of sports as a science and on establishment of Sports Academies in Kerala.

9. To submit recommendations for rejuvenation and propagation traditional martial art forms of Kerala and also to carry out a detailed study on amateur sports in the State.

10. To propose schemes intended for welfare for sports persons such as pension, does, assistance for employment etc.

11. Detailed study on role of local Self Government for development of sports sector through decentralization.

12. To propose recommendations for popularizing practice of a yoga and meditation forming part of our heritage along with traditional sports items, and to evolve a marketing strategy for propagating them abroad and also regarding scope of establishing information centres for this purpose.

13. To submit recommendations for regulating and co-ordinating activities/functioning of various sports associations through Sports Council and utilize their services for betterment of sports.

14. To propose recommendations on conduct of training/coaching of sports persons for different levels such as State, National, International etc.

15. Availability of equipments and other articles for training/Coaching/Teaching and for competition purpose in the State.

16. Establishment of Coaching Centres/Sports Schools/Centralised Sports Hostels etc.

17. Panchayath/Rural Sports programmes

18. Creation of infrastructure at Panchayath/Rural Areas.

19. Merging of various sports agencies in the State like Sports Council, Sports Directorate, School Sports/University Physical Education Department – to one Head.

20. Talent Hunt – Age group, Area based – Discipline based.

21. Appointing Coaches and their work Schedule etc.

22. Refresher Course for sports persons.

23. Engaging foreign Coaches/Trainers/Experts/Sports Scientists for advance level Coaching.

24. Appointing Sports persons in various department/Public Sectors etc.

25. Sports Quota admission for Professional Course like Medical/Engineering, School/College, other institutions.

26. Sports Sciences (Research/Analysis Wing) Sports Medicine, Sports Psychology, Bio-Mechanics etc.

27. Sports Library.

28. Participation of Women in Sports.

29. Health care of senior citizen.

30. Award/Incentives for players and coaches.

31. Scholarship for School/College Students.

32. Transport incentives – Bus concession for players for their journey training.

33. Insurance/Welfare fund for players/Coaches/Staff.

34. Playing Kit/Uniforms/Playing equipments.

35. Sports Journalism

36. Sports Law.

37. Sports Science and Sports Medicine.

Kerala Govt sets up Sports Commission

T’PURAM: The State Government has set up a 7- member Sports Commission to conduct a comprehensive study of the sports scene in State and report its findings.

Former Union Sports secretary and founder-director of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) A K Pandya will head the commission.

The members of the Commission are: V G Govindan Nair (former Sports Council president), Suresh Babu (Olympian), Shiny Wilson, Dr. T I Manoj (associate professor of Physical Education, Agriculture College), T P Dasan (Sports Council president) and G Kishore (Sports Director).

The Sports Council president will be an ex-officio member and the Sports Director will be the member-secretary.

The following are the terms of reference of the Commission. One, evolve schemes to develop sports as a scientific subject. Two, suggest steps to implement the Sports Act.

Three, methods to improve sports infrastructure in cooperation with the local bodies.

Four, prepare projects to tap new talents.

Kerala PE Curriculum - malayalam version is posted for review

Thriuvananathapura: Last date for submitting the final form of the Heath & PE Curriculuum to the govermenet is fixed on 12th may 2008. The malayalam version of the curriculum for 1 to 10 statndard is also available for review in the following link.
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Syllabus in Health and Physical Education for Schools in Kerala - Suggetions invited

Thiruvananthapuram: Govt. of Kerala decided to include Health and Physical Education as a curricular subject in Kerala schools from classes 1 to 10. Govt. of Kerala, constituted a committee for the same by heading Shri>M.Krishnan Nair as the Working Chairman and Shri. Bipin.G (member, KSSC) as the Member Secretary. After many sittings, committee formulated a draft syllabus for classes 1 to 10. Now, the review process is on, a meeting of physical education teachers from govt, aided and unaided schools, retired teachers and eminent teachers in the field are invited to present their views. The syllabus for classes 1 to 7 is posted for review and the rest high school and higher secondary will be posted soon.The document is also open for public to review in the following link.
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LNCPE, Trivandrum Alumini Meeting

LNCPE, Kariavattom, Trivandrum Alumni Meeting scheduled on 29th March 2008. All alumnus are invited to participate in the workshop on "Health & Physical Education Curriculum for Kerala Schools", Business session, Games and Initiation Ceremony. Registration fee :Rs.250.00