St. Michael’s College, Cherthala

Aim of the Course:
The course is intended to familiarize the students with the concepts of Health and fitness and to recognize the contribution of Physical activities and sports in the Development and maintenance of Health and Fitness.
The objective of the Course:
1        To orient the students about the general concepts of Health and fitness.
2        To provide knowledge and understanding about the role of Physical Education in the promotion of a positive Lifestyle.
3        Create awareness among the students about health problems and safety education.
4        To familiarize the students with the modalities of Fitness development and maintenance.

Programme Outcomes

PO 1	Critical thinking
PO 2	Complex problem-solving
PO 3	Creativity
PO 4	Communication skills
PO 5	Leadership qualities
PO 6	Learning ‘ how to learn ‘ skills
PO 7	Digital and technological skills
PO 8	Value inculcation

Syllabus Index Name of the Subject: Physical Education

Semester 3

Course code	Title of Course	Type of Course	Credit	Total Hours/Week		Academic Level
				L	P
UK3VACPES200	FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH AND FITNESS	VAC	3	3	-	200 - 299

Course Summary

This course provides a comprehensive overview of health and fitness. The impact of lifestyle choices on all aspects of personal health is discussed, including physical, mental, emotional, social, and environmental. The course will explore topics related to nutrition, physical fitness, stress management, disease prevention, and healthy relationships. The information and skills necessary for making informed and healthful decisions to promote basic health and fitness will be discussed, with an emphasis on self-responsibility.

Semester 6

Course code	Title of Course	Type of Course	Credit	Total Hours/Week		Academic Level
				L	P
UK6SECPES300	ESSENTIALS OF EXERCISE AND STRENGTH TRAINING	SEC	3	2	2	300 – 399

Course Summary

“Essentials of Exercise and Strength Training” is a dynamic course designed to equip young students with the fundamental principles and practical skills needed to excel in strength training and fitness. Through a comprehensive curriculum blending theory and hands- on application, students will delve into the core concepts of strength training, including anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and exercise programming. They will learn to design personalized training programs tailored to individual needs and goals, while mastering proper exercise techniques and safety protocols. Additionally, students will explore exciting career opportunities in the fitness industry and develop essential networking and job search strategies to kick-start their professional journey. This course offers a holistic approach to strength training education, empowering students to embark on a fulfilling career path while fostering lifelong habits of health and wellness.

KHELO INDIA CENTRE

Discipline - Athletics
The Khelo India Scheme aims to encourage sports all over the country, thus allowing the population to harness the power of sports through its cross-cutting influence, namely, holistic development of children & youth, community development, social integration, gender equality, healthy lifestyle, national pride, and economic opportunities related to sports development. The Khelo India Scheme aims to create sustainable physical & social infrastructure with convergent use of different schemes of the Government of India/States/UTs, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Funds, Public/Private/Community/Corporate Sponsorships, District Mineral Funds, etc. The Scheme will also use innovative financial tools like Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in furtherance of the objectives. The Scheme envisages innovation at the local level, keeping in view the broad national perspective of making sports a mass movement and promoting excellence in sports.
The Khelo India Scheme includes playfield development, community coaching development, promotion of community sports, establishment of a strong sports competition structure at both school and university level as also for rural/indigenous sports, sports for persons with disability and women, filling up of critical gaps in sports infrastructure including creation of hubs of sports excellence, talent identification and development, support to sports academies, implementation of a national physical fitness drive for school children and sports for peace and development.