The Department of Sports Science and Yoga currently offers the following degree programmes in the subject of Yoga
1. Integrated 5-year (4 yrs. B.Sc.Hons.+ 1 yr. M.Sc.) & (4 yrs. B.A.Hons.+ 1 yr. M.A.) in Yoga
The objective and goal of this programme is to impart higher education in Yoga (beyond Diploma level) and create a pool of dedicated students who will proceed towards PhD and research. This program is a unique blend of study of Yogic texts and modern scientific disciplines related to Yoga. Equal importance is given to ancient texts and moderns science, both theory and practical. Students from Science background can complement their knowledge of science with the knowledge of Sanskrit and Yogic texts, while students of Humanities background will gain knowledge of scientific subjects that are closely related to Yoga.
Objectives of the course
- Promoting higher education in Yoga
- Integral approach to Yoga as a holistic Science
- Imparting skills for enabling students to take up research in Yoga
Course content
The course content has been developed following the UGC guidelines for Yoga.
2. PhD in Yoga
The Department of Sports Science and Yoga conducts scientific research on the physiological and psychological changes due to yogic practices and their applications in human performance, cognitive neuroscience, tolerance to hazardous environment and areas related to alleviation of human suffering to enhance quality of life.
PhD program highlights
The PhD Yoga program is currently available for full-time regular students only
- Duration: The duration of PhD program is 3 – 5 yrs normally.
- Coursework (one/two semesters)
- 1st semester — Compulsory coursework (12 credits): Research Methodology & Statistics (4 credits), Research Ethics and Publication (2 credits), Special paper /Seminar (3-6 credits),
- 2nd semester — Additional coursework on advanced topics may be required to be taken based based on the recommendation of Doctoral committee.
- Click here for the Research work