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Vijayawada lecturer awarded PhD in Physical Education
Doppalapudi Ratna Babu, a lecturer at Vijaya College of Physical Education near Vijayawada, was awarded a PhD in Physical Education by Annamalai University on July 27. His thesis studied treadmill running at…
The Story in Brief
Doppalapudi Ratna Babu, a lecturer at Vijaya College of Physical Education near Vijayawada, was awarded a PhD in Physical Education by Annamalai University on July 27. His thesis studied treadmill running at varying inclinations on cardiopulmonary fitness and psychomotor variables among sprinters and middle-distance runners.
The research was guided by assistant professor Dr B Parthiban. College chairman N Satyanarayana Reddy and principal Dr B Uday Kumar said the achievement would inspire aspiring researchers in sports science.
The Indian Opinion
The PhD on treadmill training and cardiopulmonary fitness is welcome, but India's physical education research still lags behind global standards in practical application. While individual scholars earn recognition, the field suffers from poor infrastructure and low investment. The real test will be whether such academic work translates into better coaching methods or athlete performance at the grassroots, not just another degree on the wall.
Source: thehansindia.com
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