Post-Graduate Diploma in Health and Fitness Management (PGDHFM) - One Year
Program Name
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Post-Graduate Diploma in Health and Fitness Management
Specialization
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Health and Fitness Management
Number of Seats
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40
Degree Requirement
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For admission to the PGDHFM Course the candidate shall fulfill the following conditions;
A) Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 45% marks from any recognized University in India or Abroad.
B) SC/ST/OBC candidates will be given relaxation as per University rules.
C) Candidates who have appeared for the qualifying examinations, but whose results are awaited may also appear for the admission test. However, they must submit the statement of marks and pass certificates before the date stipulated by the college, failing which their admission will be cancelled.
Course Requirement
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The candidate shall be selected to the Post Graduate Diploma in Health and Fitness Management (PGDHFM) course as per merit from the rank list which will be prepared on the basis of the following two items of the selection criteria which shall be conducted in the same order as given.
(i)Written Test (A):Written Test of 1 hour consisting of Objective questions to assess General knowledge and Current affairs, General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability (50 marks).
(ii)Physical Fitness Test (B) (50 Marks): AAHPER Youth Fitness Test comprising the following items to assess physical fitness.
• Pull-ups(Boys)/Flexed- arm Hang (Girls)
• Flexed- leg Sit-ups for one minute
• Shuttle Run( 30ftX4)
• 50-Yard Dash
• 600- yard Run
• Standing Broad Jump
Jobs Prospects
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The course gives an understanding and exposure on health and fitness management, fitness training, facility and weight management, designing the fitness training programme for different categories, fundamentals of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology and nutrition and recovery.
The course will also facilitate employment for them as Trainers/ Instructors/ Coaches in fitness centers, gym, health clubs, sports clubs, sports academy etc.
Program Educational Objectives (PEO's)
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The course aims to disseminate knowledge and proficiency in health care, fitness, total health through different courses by adopting a multidisciplinary approach. The objective is to re-orient the physical education professionals and other graduates in the field of health and fitness so as to generate vocational opportunities and provide services to the society for wellness and quality living.
Program Outcomes (PO's)
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The main object is to prepare high quality sport managers , coaches, physical fitness trainers, sports journalist and event managers in various games/sports with micro specializations, in order to cater to the ever-increasing demand of the society and to uplift the standard of Indian sports.
Apart from the Masters’ Programme, PGDHFM develop competency and enhancing skills of the participants in the field of health and fitness management.
Accreditation
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Yes/UGC