Koviloor Andavar College of Physical Education and Sports, Karaikudi

Koviloor Andavar College of Physical Education and Sports, which was started in 2007, is an affiliated college situated in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. This co-educational college, which is recognised by NCTE, offers physical education and sports as its major fields of concern. The college is located on 12. 49 acres of land and offers two degree programmes whose total intakes are 203.

The teaching staff of the institute comprises 16 faculties supported by a small number of students per teacher. Thanks to the emphasis on physical education, the college creates a special learning atmosphere for students who plan to become both sports professionals and teachers. The campus has a well-equipped formation library that is so important in research and learning.

Practical learning requirements are fulfilled by having a departmental laboratory and a training and sporting arena that make students’ athletic abilities relevant for use. A chimney for fitness lovers, health facilities are present and the college also has a good interface with IT requirements in the modern world.

Concerning the welfare of students, there is a unit of the health centre that provides first aid services. The campus also comprises an auditorium for celebrations of occasions and semesters, as well as the conduct of seminars and the university is an active, energetic campus for the students.

For instance, the college has hostels for both male and female learners for those who fly from distant areas to ensure a comfortable place to stay. Other facilities are a canteen, a car park, and accommodations for guests, relatives of faculty, as well as members of De Montfort University.

Koviloor Andavar College of Physical Education and Sports offers two full-time courses : The training qualifications include the Bachelors in Physical Education B. P. Ed. and Masters in Physical Education M. P. Ed. The B. P. Ed. programme has 100 students, while the M. P. Ed. programme has a capacity of 40 students.

Like in any other fields, both programmes are aimed at offering general education in physical and health education, teacher education, and sports sciences and preparing students for professional practice in teaching, coaching, and management of sporting activities at various levels. Quantitative and qualitative will be as follows:Total student enrolment, register intake capacity.

Total student enrolment is equal to the college, thus showing the popularity of the college and full utilisation of educational facilities. Admission policy in Koviloor Andavar College of Physical Education and Sports follows the university norm of merit list and other policies so formulated by the state government. In the case of the B. P. Ed.

programme, it entails an entrance examination test to include a written test, a sport proficiency test and a physical fitness test. Selection is determined based on the results of these tests together with the marks obtained by them in the qualifying examination. Likewise, there is a written test, admission examination, fitness test, and interview for the M. P. Ed. programme as part of the admission process.