दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय | UNIVERSITY OF DELHI
Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences
(DUDPESS) • Faculty of Interdisciplinary and Applied Sciences
The Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (DPESS), University of Delhi, is an interdisciplinary academic department dedicated to the advancement of physical education, sports, health, fitness, and sports sciences.
Established in 2005, the Department functions under the prestigious Faculty of Interdisciplinary and Applied Sciences of the University of Delhi. The Department seeks to develop competent sports persons, physical education professionals, teachers, researchers, and sports practitioners by integrating academic knowledge with practical experience.
Its approach recognises physical education not merely as participation in sport, but as a multidisciplinary field encompassing exercise physiology, anatomy, health education, psychology, fitness, sports training, pedagogy, and other allied areas.
Groundbreaking scholarly inquiry in physiology, kinesiology, motor control, and sports rehabilitation.
Merit-based admission system incorporating national entrance scores and athletic proficiency testing.
Commitment to peak sporting standards in All India Inter-University competitions and Khelo India Games.
Distinguished faculty professors with decades of coaching, research guidance, and mentorship experience.
A major focus of DPESS is to provide opportunities for research and innovation in physical education and sports sciences. The Department encourages scholarly work on diverse aspects of human performance, physical fitness, sports participation, health, psychology, pedagogy, and related areas. It also promotes collaboration with other disciplines, including psychology, yoga, health education, and allied fields, thereby strengthening the interdisciplinary character of sports sciences.
The academic programmes associated with the Department and its institutional ecosystem provide students with opportunities to develop both theoretical understanding and practical competencies. The current University curriculum for B.Sc. (Hons.) Physical Education, Health Education & Sports includes areas such as History and Foundation of Physical Education, Anatomy and Physiology, Health Education, Exercise Physiology, and practical study of different sports and games.
The Department is housed at Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education & Sports Sciences (IGIPESS), B-Block, Vikaspuri, New Delhi. IGIPESS itself was established on 3 August 1987 under the auspices of the University of Delhi and serves as an important centre for education and professional preparation in physical education and sports sciences.
Through its emphasis on education, research, practical training, health, fitness, and sporting excellence, the Department contributes to the development of professionals capable of addressing the evolving needs of sport and physical education. Its broader vision is to connect scientific knowledge with sporting practice and to promote physical activity as an integral component of individual and societal well-being.
To conduct rigorous, multi-tiered professional Training Programmes of Physical Education & Sports for athletes, coaches, and physical education directors.
To provide state-of-the-art opportunities to conduct advanced scholarly research on various physiological, biomechanical, and psychological aspects of physical education and sports.
To conduct professional and socially relevant post-graduate teaching programmes independently or in collaboration with various departments on different aspects of sports psychology, yoga, health sciences, and allied disciplines.
The Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (DPESS), University of Delhi, is an interdisciplinary academic department dedicated to the advancement of physical education, sports, health, fitness, and sports sciences. Established in 2005, the Department functions under the Faculty of Interdisciplinary and Applied Sciences of the University of Delhi. The Department seeks to develop competent sports persons, physical education professionals, teachers, researchers, and sports practitioners by integrating academic knowledge with practical experience. Its approach recognises physical education not merely as participation in sport, but as a multidisciplinary field encompassing exercise physiology, anatomy, health education, psychology, fitness, sports training, pedagogy, and other allied areas.
"In essence, the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences represents the integration of knowledge, movement, science, health, and sporting excellence—preparing learners not only to participate in sport, but also to understand, teach, research, and advance the science behind human performance."