Dr. R.Purushothaman

Teaching

Educational Background

Work Experience

Lecture Courses

• Physical Education & Sports

Research

• Physical Education
• Sports Biomechanics & Kinesiology
• Yoga
• Exercise Physiology & Sports Training

Paper / Article Published In Journals

• R.Purushothaman., and Dr. P.Rajinikumar., (2014). Effect of cycling and swimming on the physical and physiological variables among long distance runners, Star Research journal, December., Vol.2. 12(7) PP.33-37. (ISSN 2321-676X).
• R.Purushothaman., and Dr. P.Rajinikumar., (2015). Relationship of height of release and angle of release with free throw in basketball, Journal of Physical Education Sports and Allied Disciplines, january., Vol.6. No.1 PP.63-66. (ISSN 0974-343X).
• R.Purushothaman., and Dr. P.Rajinikumar., (2017). Relationship between leg length and first step length with 100-meter sprinting performance, Journal of Physical Education Sports and Allied Disciplines, July 15-17., Vol.6,7 & 8. No.2, 1&2 PP.71-76. (ISSN 0974-343X).
• R.Purushothaman (2018). Changes in cardio respiratory endurance among school boys due to yogic practices, Asian Journal of Multidimensional Research (AJMR), UGC Approved Journal, Vol 7, Issue 2, February 2018 PP. 890-892 (ISSN: 2278-4853).
• J. Parthiban and R.Purushothaman (2019). Kinematic analysis of topspin serve in tennis, International Journal of Fitness, Health, Physical Education & Iron Games (IJFHPEIG), UGC Approved Journal, Vol 7, Issue 3, May 2019 PP. 30-32 (ISSN: 2349-722X).
• Mohandoss Veeraraghavan and R.Purushothaman (2019). Differentiation of speed and agility between university hockey and football players, International Journal of Fitness, Health, Physical Education & Iron Games (IJFHPEIG), UGC Approved Journal, Vol 7, Issue 3, May 2019 PP. 98-100 (ISSN: 2349-722X).

International Level Conference / Seminars Presented With Proceedings

• Paper presented entitled “Role of biomechanics in sprint” in the International Conference on Prospective approaches of Yoga and Physical activity for better life organized by Department of Physical Education, All Saints College, Trivandrum, Kerala on 19th and 20th November 2015. ISBN NO. 978-81-910811-4-5, Page: 229-31.
• Paper presented entitled “Effect of yogic practices and walking on cardiovascular endurance among school students” in the International Conference on Prospective approaches of Yoga and Physical activity for better life organized by Department of Physical Education, All Saints College, Trivandrum, Kerala on 19th and 20th November 2015. ISBN NO. 978-81-910811-4-5, Page: 246-48.
• Paper presented entitled “Relationship between hip angle knee angle and first step length with 100 meter sprinting performance” in the International congress on Renaissance in Sports Strategies, challenges and choices organized by Research Department of Physical Education and sports sciences, National College, Trichy, India on 10th and 11th February 2017. ISBN NO. 978-81-908942-0-3, Page: 479-83.
• Paper presented entitled “Relationship of stride length and stride frequency with sprinting performance among 100 meter sprinters” in Emerging Trends in Sports Medicine, Physical Education Sports Science and Yoga organized by the Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai on 18th and 19th January 2017. Page: 517-520

International Level Conference / Seminars Presented

• Paper presented entitled “influence of selected yogic practices on stress management of school boys” in organized by the Tamil University, Thanjavur on 10th and 11th March 2017.
• Paper presented entitled “Changes in cardio respiratory endurance among school boys due to yogic practices” in UGC Sponsored International conference on Bridging Innovations in Sports, Education and Nutrition organized by the Department of Physical Education, Education, Special Education & Food Service Management and Dietetics at Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 8th and 9th February 2018.

National Level Conference / Seminars Presented With Proceedings

• Paper presented entitled “Core board exercise and impact on jumping ability and core strength of athletes” in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “The role of sports sciences in achieving human excellence” organized by the Sri Ramakrishna mission vidyalayaMaruthi College of Physical Education, Coimbatore on 13th and 14th March 2015. ISBN NO. 978-81-923573-3-1, Page: 224-26.
• Paper presented entitled “Effect of yogic practices with and without breath regulations on blood pressure among working men” in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Sound body sound mind fitness through yoga & sports” organized by Department of Physical Education G. T. N. Arts College, Dindigual on 25th and 26th March 2015. ISBN NO. 978-93-80686-60-8, Page: 410-12.
• Paper presented entitled “Effect of plyometric exercise on abdominal strength and breath holding time among higher secondary school level cricket players” in National Seminar on “Road Map to 2020 Olympics” organized by the Sri Ramakrishna mission vidyalaya Maruthi College of Physical Education, Coimbatore on 23rd and 24th February 2017. ISBN NO. 978-81-923573-4-8, Page: 258-60.

National Level Conference / Seminars Presented

• Paper presented entitled “Effect of sprint resistance and combined training on performance variables of college level sprinters” in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Fitness & Wellness” organized by the Department of Physical Education, K.V.R, K.V.R & M.K.R College, Khajipalem on 5th and 6th December 2014.
• Paper presented entitled “Influence of sprint and weight training on the performance of 100 meters sprint among College men” in UGC Sponsored National Seminar on “Recent development in sports and yogic sciences” organized by the Alagappa University College of Physical Education, Karaikudi on 19th and 20th March 2015.
• Paper presented entitled “Effect of yoga on concentration ability of college level students” in National Seminar on “Fit and Healthy India – vision 2023” organized by the Alagappa University College of Physical Education in collaboration with Tamilnadu Paralympics, Sports Association, Karaikudi on 28th and 29th September 2015.
• Paper presented entitled “Relationship between stride frequency factors and 100 meter sprinting performance” in National Seminar on “scientific innovation in sports biomechanics” organized by the Department of Sports Biomechanics, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior on 24th and 26th February 2016.

National Level Seminars Attended

• Participated in Seminar on Essence of Yoga, organized by AVC College on 12th August 2007.
• Participated in Seminar on Human Resource Development and Yoga, organized by AVC College on 17th November 2007.
• Participated in National Seminar on Physical Education in Thirukkural, organized by Tamilnadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai on 27th October 2015.
• Participated in National Seminar on The Dynamics of data analysis & research Publication, organized by Alpha Arts and Science College, Porur, Chennai on 3rd March 2016.
• Participated in National Seminar on Performance Psychology Cutting an Edge, organized by Department of Sports Management and Sports Psychology & Sociology, Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai on 23rd March 2018.

International Level Workshops Attended

• Participated in International Workshop on A Contemporary Outlook of Self through Self enhancement organized by Department of Sports Psychology & Sociology, at Tamilnadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai on 11th January 2016.
• Participated in International Workshop on Sports Awareness and Coaching Strategies in Football organized by Department of Physical Education, at Tamilnadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai on 20th February 2018.

National Level Workshops Attended

• Participated in National Workshop on Emerging Needs and Application of Biomechanics in Sports & Games, organized by YMCA College of Physical Education on 29th and 30th March 2010.
• Participated in National Workshop on Video graphic Technique on Sports Motion Analysis, organized by SantGadge Baba Amravati University, Amaravati on 5th to 7th March 2014.
• Participated in National Workshop on Art of Writing in APA Style, organized by ManonmaniamSundaranar University, Department of Psychology, Tirunelveli, on 16th and 17th March 2015.
• Participated in National Workshop on Research Methodology, organized by Asian Center for Cross – Cultural Studies (ACCS), Panayur, Chennai on 24th, 25th and 26th March 2015.
• Participated in National Workshop on Brunt of sports sciences on High level sports performance, organized by Department of Advanced Training and Coaching, at Tamilnadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai on 3rd October 2015.
• Participated in National Workshop on Impact of Technology on Sports Materials, organized by Department of Sports Technology, at Tamilnadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai on 8rd October 2015.
• Participated in National Workshop on Recent Trends in Sports Medicine and Sports Injury management, organized by University Health Center, at Tamilnadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai on 19rd October 2015.
• Participated in National Workshop on Yoga Strengthen the Pride, organized by Department of Yoga, at Tamilnadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai on 28th & 29th October 2015.
• Participated in National Workshop on Sports, Well – Being and Social Development organized by Department of Sports Management and Sports Psychology & Sociology, at Tamilnadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai on 3rd November 2015.
• Participated in National Workshop on Get in to Rugby organized by Department of Physical Education in association with Tamil Nadu Rugby Football Union at Tamilnadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai on 26th September 2017.
• Participated in National Workshop on Professional Preparation in Physical Education and Sports Sciences – A Multi-Disciplinary Approach organized by Department of Physical Education at Tamilnadu Physical Education and Sports University, Chennai from 22.11.2018 to 28.11.2018 (7 Days).

Regional / State Level Workshops Attended

• Participated in Workshop on Personality Development & Leadership, organized by YMCA College of Physical Education on 24th March 2010.
• Participated in Workshop on Latest Trends in Athletics, organized by YMCA College of Physical Education on 22th to 26th November 2010.
• Participated in Workshop on Honing Modern Trends and Unique Practices in Sports and Games, organized by YMCA College of Physical Education on 28th to 30th November 2011.
• Participated in Workshop on Beach Volleyball, organized by YMCA College of Physical Education and Goethe-institute / Max Mueller Bhavan on 30th August 2012.

Extension

• Passed Level One Anthropometrist (Technician) conducted by International Society for the Advanced Kinanthropometry (ISAK).
• Cleared National Level Eligibility Test for Assistant Professor in Physical Education in the year June 2014 and July 2016.
• Acted as a Coach for TNPESU Ball Badminton Men Team in AIIUT 2018-19 held at SRM IST, Chennai.
• Acted as a Coach for SGFI Tamil Nadu Targetball Team in 65th National School Games 2019 held at Badhra, Rajasthan.