The Department of Sports was established in the year 1963. The Department has observed the following eminent personalities till now as Physical Education Directors.

• Prof. H. B. Haragole has served the department during the year 1963 to 1980.


• Prof. A. G. Jakati has served the department during the year 1981 to 1983.


• Prof. S. M. Chikkoppa has served the department during the year 1984 to 2004.


• Shri. S. N. Tegginkeri has served the department during the year 2004 to 2008.


• Shri. Somu. Patil has served the department during the year 2009 to 2010.


• Shri. Kotresh D S has served the department during the year 2011 to 2020.


• Miss. Pooja M has joined the department during the year 2020 and is serving as Physical Education Director.

A curriculum consists of various courses but it is incomplete without physical education. Physical education is very essential for the physical, mental and emotional health of stakeholders which motivates them to lead their professional and personal life stress-free and confidently. Hence, Physical education is an integral part of the total 'Teaching Learning Process’. In a direction to build a strong educational institution and nation, the department has formulated the following Aims and objectives:

• Sports and games helps in developing and framing better physical, mental, social, and emotional qualities of a student.


• It is also a medium of realization for them to set goals.


• The physical training imparts high moral values which in-turn helps in building the Nation.


• They develop a wide range of skills and the ability to use tactics, strategies and compositional ideas to perform successfully.


• The department works to develop the Neuro-Muscular Co-ordination of students.


• To involve Holistic growth through physical fitness.


• To inculcate the importance of Team work and team spirit.


• To Inculcate the leadership qualities.


• To Develop Assimilation of discipline and dedication.

EVENTS ORGANISED 2016-2021

Karnataka University Blues From 2016 – 2020

Students practice Yoga focusing on yoga for strength, flexibility, and relaxation. The class will also cover techniques for increasing concentration, decreasing anxiety & Stress management which leads to stronger academic performance. Breathing exercises and healthy fitness activities will also be taught.

• Demonstrate basic skills associated with yoga activities including strength and flexibility, balance and coordination.


• Demonstrate the ability to perform yoga movements in various combination and forms.


• Understand and apply the knowledge of basic sequencing, and effective group management.


• Demonstrate an understanding of health-related fitness components: cardiorespiratory endurance, flexibility and body composition.


• Improve personal fitness through participation in yoga, muscular, strength, and muscular endurance activities.


• Demonstrate an understanding of health problems associated with inadequate fitness levels.


• Demonstrate an understanding of sound nutritional practices as related to health and physical performance.


• Demonstrate basic skills associated with yoga and Pilates.


• Demonstrate an understanding of health-related fitness components: muscular strength, muscular endurance, and stress management.


• Understand and correctly apply biomechanical and physiological principles elated to exercise and training.


• Demonstrate an understanding of health problems associated with inadequate fitness levels.