Sports and Yoga (Diploma)

Physical fitness, games and yoga practice for health and wellness.

6 MonthsDuration 4Chapters17Topics

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01Chapter 1: Physical Fitness and Wellness 5 topics

Components of fitness: strength, endurance, speed, flexibility
Warm-up and cool-down
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Balanced diet and healthy lifestyle
Fitness tests: sprint, sit-and-reach, push-ups

02Chapter 2: Games and Sports 4 topics

Rules of volleyball, football, kabaddi and kho-kho
Basic skills of a chosen game
Athletics: running events
Sportsmanship and first aid for sports injuries

03Chapter 3: Yoga Asanas 4 topics

Meaning and importance of yoga
Surya Namaskar
Standing asanas: Tadasana, Vrikshasana, Trikonasana
Sitting and lying asanas: Vajrasana, Bhujangasana, Shavasana

04Chapter 4: Pranayama and Meditation 4 topics

Anulom-Vilom and Bhramari pranayama
Kapalbhati (with precautions)
Meditation and relaxation
Yoga for stress management

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You will be able to

Explain the components of physical fitness and calculate BMI
Perform warm-up, stretching and cool-down exercises safely
Play at least one team game following its basic rules
Perform Surya Namaskar and common yoga asanas with correct posture and breathing
Practise pranayama and simple meditation for stress management
Maintain a personal fitness record

Who it is for

Diploma engineering students of Semester 1 (BTEUP) - Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Polytechnic students who need regular coaching, revision and practice for the BTEUP semester examination

What you need

Comfortable sports dress and a yoga mat
Students with any medical condition should inform the trainer before practice

Questions

Which syllabus does this course follow?

It follows the BTEUP (Board of Technical Education, Uttar Pradesh) syllabus of Sports and Yoga (Semester 1). Where your polytechnic follows a different board or a revised syllabus, the centre follows your own syllabus.

Will it help in the semester examination?

Yes. Every unit is covered with solved examples, unit-wise MCQs and previous-year style questions for the BTEUP theory and practical exams.

Is it safe for beginners?

Yes. Exercises start at a basic level and every asana is taught with its precautions; students with health problems should consult a doctor first.