(ajithakumarikr@rajagiricollege.edu.in)
Academic Qualifications
- Ph.D. (Bharathiar University, Coimbatore)
- M.Phil. Physical Education (1st Rank) (Alagappa University, Karaikudi)
- M.P.Ed. (Dr. Sivanthi Aditanar College of Physical Education, Tiruchendur)
- B.Sc. Botany (Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli)
Additional Qualifications
- Qualified Tamil Nadu State Level Educational Testing for Lectureship (SLET)
- National Technical Official (NTO) of the Athletic Federation of India.
- Qualified Referee and Umpire of Tamil Nadu State Amateur Kabaddi Association.
- Qualified Referee of Kerala State Amateur Athletic Association.
Areas of Specialization
- Athletics
- Volleyball
- Badminton
- Sports Psychology
Research Publications
- “Effect of music therapy, aroma therapy and combination on aggression and stress among women inter collegiate players” (P-ISSN: 2394-1685, IJPESH 2022; 9(2): 135-140).
- “Combined effect of music therapy and aroma therapy on risk taking and emotional intelligence among women inter collegiate players”, (P-ISSN: 2394-1685, IJPESH 2022; 9(2): 104-109).
Seminars, workshops, FDPs, Conferences attended
- Participated in the webinar on Sports Integrated Academics on 2nd October 2021 organized by Panchathanthra Planet.
- Participated in the International Conference on Sports Science Management and Yoga (ICSSMY-2019), held from 18th to 20th July 2019 at Sports Authority of India, Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, Kerala.
- Participated in the National Seminar on Sports Engineering, organized by the School of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, Kannur University, Kannur from 7th to 9th February 2019.
- Participated in the 2nd Physical Education Teachers Forum organized by Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) on 28th September 2016 at Al Forsan International Sports Resort, Abu Dhabi.
- Participated in the AICTE Sponsored Winter & Summer School on “Student Counseling and Career Guidance” conducted by the National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research, Chennai, at Toc H Institute of Science and Technology, Arakkunnam, Ernakulam in 2008 & 2009.
- Participated in the Basic Training Course in Counseling organized by the Department of Student’s Services, Mahatma Gandhi University at Morning Star Home Science College, Angamaly during 20th to 22nd October 2005.
- Participated in the basic training course in counseling organized by the Department of Student’s Services, Mahatma Gandhi University at Morning Star Home Science College, Angamaly during 20th & 22nd October 2005.
- Participated in the “12th National Conference of Sports Psychology” organized by Sports Authority of India held at Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, Thiruvananthapuram from 28th to 30th December 1999.
- Participated in the National Seminar on “Physical Education & Sports in the Next Millennium” organized by the Department of Physical Education, Government Arts College, Thiruvananthapuram on 14th October 1999
Paper presentations
- Presented a paper titled “Relative Effects of Swiss Ball and Medicine Ball Training on Selected Motor Ability Components of College Students” in International Conference on Sports Science Management and Yoga (ICSSMY-2019), held from 18th to 20th July 2019 at Sports Authority of India, Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, Kerala.
- Presented a paper titled “Effect of Autogenic Training on Selected Physical, Physiological and Psychological variables of Intercollegiate Athletes” in the National Seminar on Sports Engineering, organized by the School of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, Kannur University, Kannur from 7th to 9th February 2019.
Seminars/ Workshops/ Conferences/ FDPs coordinated
- Organized MG university Inter Zone Taekwondo and Poomsae championship at Rajagiri College of Management and Applied Sciences in the year 2024.
- Organized MG university North Zone Basketball Tournament at Rajagiri College of Management and Applied Sciences in the year 2024.
- Organized CBSE UAE Zone Chess Championship at Private International English School in 2022 & 2023
- Acted as organizing committee member for AICTE Sponsored Winter & Summer School on Students Counseling and Career Guidance, conducted by the National Institute of Technical Teachers Training at Toc H Institute of Science and Technology in 2008 &2009.
- Organized Interschool Kho – Kho Tournament at Bhavan’s Adarsha Vidyalaya in 2002, 2003 & 2004.
- Organized Interschool Football Tournament (Adarsha Cup) at Bhavan’s Adarsha Vidyalaya in 2003 & 2004
Non-academic
Participation in Campus Corporate Life
- Sports Club Coordinator
- Member of Exam Cell
- Drama Club Coordinator
Contributions to Public life
- Acted as a volunteer for the Special Olympics World Games, Abu Dhabi 2019.
- Participated in the XIXth Commonwealth Games held from 3rd to 14th, October 2010 in New Delhi as National Technical Official.
- Participated in the Asian All-Star Athletics Championship as National Technical Official held on 29th & 30th July 2010 at New Delhi.
- Received Scout and Guide certificate
- Member of National Service Scheme (NSS)
Work Experience:
- Physical Education Teacher at St. Patrick’s Academy, Angamaly, Ernakulam
- Head of the Department at Private International English School, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Asst. Professor at Toc H Institute of Science and Technology, Arakkunnam, Ernakulam
- Physical Education Instructor at SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Karukutty, Ernakulam
- Physical Education Teacher at Bhavan’s Adarsha Vidyalaya, Kakkanad, Ernakulam
