Department of PhysicalEducation and Sports
Jawahar Lal Nehru GovernmentCollege, Haripur (Manali)
The Department of PhysicalEducation and Sports at Jawahar Lal Nehru Government College, Haripur(Manali) was established in 2022 with the objective of promotingphysical fitness, sportsmanship, leadership, and holistic development amongstudents. Since its inception, the department has been dedicated to creating ahealthy and active campus environment by encouraging students to participate insports, games, adventure activities, and fitness programmes.
The department offers PhysicalEducation as a subject under the undergraduate programme and providesstudents with opportunities to develop their physical, mental, and socialwell-being through both academic and practical learning. The curriculumemphasizes fitness, sports skills, health education, recreation, andpersonality development in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP)2020.
The subject combines theoretical knowledge and practical experience, enabling students to understand the scientific principles of physical education, sports, health, fitness, recreation, yoga, anatomy and physiology, sports psychology, kinesiology, sports training, and sports management. The curriculum is designed in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the guidelines of SARDAR PATEL UNIVERSITY, MANDI.
The department actively organizesa wide range of activities throughout the academic session, including AnnualAthletic Meet, Cross Country Championship, Volleyball and Kabaddi competitions,Badminton tournaments, Yoga workshops, Health Check-up Camps, Drug AwarenessProgrammes, Trekking Camps, Fitness Drives, and celebration of National SportsDay and International Yoga Day. These activities help students developdiscipline, teamwork, leadership qualities, and a spirit of healthycompetition.
Students of the departmentregularly participate in inter-college, university, state, andnational-level sports competitions, bringing laurels to the institution.The department also motivates students to join NCC, NSS, and otherco-curricular activities, thereby fostering character building, socialresponsibility, and community service.
The college provides sportsfacilities for games such as Volleyball, Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Basketball,Badminton, Athletics, and other recreational activities. Continuous effortsare being made to strengthen sports infrastructure by upgrading the playground,developing a cricket practice pitch, purchasing modern sports equipment, andestablishing an indoor gymnasium.
Guided by dedicated faculty andsupported by the college administration, the Department of Physical Educationand Sports strives to nurture physically fit, confident, and responsiblecitizens. The department remains committed to excellence in sports educationwhile encouraging every student to adopt an active and healthy lifestyle.