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Sports Authority of India

RC Thiruvananthapuram

Introduction

Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram came into existence on 17th August, 1985 under the auspices of the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. With the amalgamation of SNIPES with Sports Authority of India on 1st May, 1987, the College became a part of the academic wing of the Sports Authority of India on par with Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala and Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, Gwalior. It was established in 50 acres of land taken over from University of Kerala, Karyavattom campus on the northern side of NH-47, 1 Km away from Karyavattom Jn., Thiruvananthapuram.

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Major Objectives

  • To prepare highly competent and skilled leaders, teachers, coaches, scholars and administrators in the field of physical education, sports and games as well asassociated areas.
  • To serve as a Centre of Excellence for research in physical education and allied areas.
  • To provide technical, professional and academic leadership to other institutions of physical education elsewhere in India and abroad.
  • To provide vocational guidance and placement services to the people in the field.
  • To develop and promote programmes of mass physical education activity.
  • To provide infrastructure, boarding and lodging facilities for State and National level Coaching Camps as well as make this College as reputed centre for ongoing schemes of SAI.
Aims and Objectives
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Courses Offered

The College affiliated to the University of Kerala, offers the following courses:

S.No. Name of the Course Annual Intake
1. Bachelor of Physical Education BPEd (2 years) 50
2. Master of Physical Education (2 years) 25
3. M.Phil 06
4. Regular Ph.D Scholars 04
5. Part-time Ph.D Scholars 10
6. NIS Diploma course in Sports Coaching (Rowing& Canoeing) 20
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Infrastructure/Playing Facilities At RC Thiruvananthapuram

S.No. Sports Infrastructure Type No.
1. Athletic Track Synthetic 01
2. Basketball Courts Cemented 03
3. Cricket Field Grassy 01
4. Football Field Grassy 01
5. Hockey Field Grassy 01
6. Handball - 02
7. Kabaddi Playfields Clay 02
8. Kho-Kho Playfields Clay 02
9. Beach Volleyball - 01
10. Tennis Courts Clay 03
11. Velodrome - 01
12. Volleyball - 03
13. Swimming Pool - 01
S.No. Sports Infrastructure Type No.
1. Indoor Training Hall(Gymnastic & Badminton) 52 m x 25 m 01
2. Health & Fitness Centre 25 m x 15 m 01
3. Modern Fitness Centre - 01
4. Wrestling Hall - 01
5. Taekwondo Hall - 01
S.No. Sports Infrastructure No.
1. Administrative cum Academic Block which includes Classrooms, Offices, Library, Computer room, Medical Centre, Audio-Visual room 01
2. Conference Hall 01
3. Girls Hostel (100 bedded) 01
4. Girls Hostel (96 bedded) 01
5. Boys Hostel (80 bedded) 01
6. Boys Hostel (100 bedded) 03
7. Elite Hostel for Men (60 bedded) 01
8. Elite Hostel for Women (40 bedded) 01
9. Dormitories for Boys and Girls 05
10. Sports Science Centre 01
11. Staff Quarters 25