Boost for sporting culture as govt colleges to get physical edu period

Higher edu council issues directive, colleges told to ensure availability of Physical Directors

- N DHAMOTHARAN @Coimbatore

IN a bid to strengthen and promote a sporting culture in government colleges, a Physical Education (PE) period would be introduced under the Sports Promotion Scheme. The Tamil Nadu State Council for Higher Education has issued a directive in this regard and college principals have welcomed the move.

A recent letter from the Council stated that colleges are advised to reschedule their timetables, earmarking specific periods for sports activities, not less than one hour per week for every class. Colleges should ensure the Physical Director (PD) is available to assist students and monitor their progress.

PDs should mentor students in their designated sports periods. If a PD is unavailable, the institution's head may delegate powers to a professor passionate about sports to serve as the in-charge person.