Mysuru, Dec. 09, 2020 (www.justkannada.in): “Sports Psychology is very helpful in balancing the physical and mental health of sportspersons,” opined Prof. G. Hemanth Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, Mysore University.
Speaking at a seminar on the topic, “Role of Sports Psychology in Management of Sports Shows for Physical and Mental Health of sportspersons,” organised by the Physical Education Department, Mysore University he said, “sports mental sciences is essential for all the people involved in sports like trainers, managers, caretakers, and sportsmen. It helps in knowing the physical and mental problems of the sportspersons. It also helps in understanding the rules of sports and following it and maintaining a healthy physical and mental balance,” he added.
International swimmer Shubha Chittaranjan, Physical Education Department Retired trainer Tirumalai Gopalan, Psychology Department lecturer G. Venkatesh Kumar and Physical Education Department Director Dr. P. Krishnaiah were present.
Keywords: Sports Psychology/ mental science/ Mysore University/ Physical Education Department
