Sports
Welcome to the Department of Physical Education
The Department of Physical Education was set up in the year 1984. The Department of Physical education is located in VIT Shopping Complex. This complex has a magnificent air conditioned gymnasium and Snooker Hall. A separate fitness centre for men and women has also been established in the respective Hostels. A swimming pool of international dimension is also available in the campus.
At VIT students are groomed to be complete personalities. In order to be mentally and physically fit, VIT provides state of the art facilities with many play grounds, stadium, indoor courts as well as a number of centres for physical education & sporting activities that help students stay as fit as a fiddle and to develop a spirit of sportsmanship. In order to encourage the students in sports activities the Department of Physical Education conducts Intramural tournament in various sports and games for Men and Women separately. The Department of Physical Education conducts selection trials to raise University teams in various disciplines for Inter University and other tournament.
The Department of Physical Education organizes various inter-university, state level and national level tournaments every year, and Smt. Rajeswari Viswanathan Memorial tournaments for schools and colleges.
VIT offers several scholarships and monetary awards in sports to encourage outstanding performers and medalists in sports every year.
Department of Physical Education feels concerned about the health and fitness of VIT employees also and organizes a tournament for them every year.
The main objective is to inculcate sports consciousness, encourage skill development, provide recreation and promote the values of integrity, among the Students.
YOGA
Yoga is a Sanskrit term meaning to join, unite or together. It is a way of life, an integrated system of education for the body mind and inner spirit.
Yoga may be practiced by any one regardless of age, sex. However if you suffer from any specific medical condition it is best to check with your physician before taking up asana practice.
For Beginners There are so many different kinds of yoga practices, it is possible for anyone to start. The idea is to explore your limits. It is a great way to get in tune with your body and your inner self.
1. Proper Asana practice
2. Proper Breathing
3. Proper Relaxation
4. Proper Diet
5. Positive Thinking and Meditation
The benefits of Yoga There are many benefits to the practice of yoga both physical and mental, from better posture to greater self acceptance. Here are the main benefits of yoga.
• Improved Posture
• Better Sleep
• Increased natural energy level and vitality
• Greater flexibility, strength and stamina
• Better balance
• Stronger immune system
• Blood pressure decreases
• Cardiovascular efficiency increases
• Respiratory efficiency increases
• Cholesterol decreases
• Endurance increases
• Weight normalizes
• Social adjustment increases
• Anxiety and depression decrease
• Concentration improves
• Memory power improves
- International Yoga Day – 2026
- International Yoga Day – 2025
- International Yoga Day – 2024
- International Yoga Day – 2023
- International Yoga Day – 2022
- International Yoga Day – 2021
- International Yoga Day – 2019
- International Yoga Day – 2018
- International Yoga Day – 2017
- International Yoga Day – 2016
- International Yoga Day – 2015
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Sports facilities in vellore campus
Sports Community achieve a healthier lifestyle while coping with the highly demanding study environment, one needs to be healthy, both emotionally and physically. As a part of this process, VIT emphasizes the importance of sports and considers them as an integral part of the curriculum. VIT has a number of centers for physical education and sports activities that help the students maintain physical fitness and develop a competitive spirit. Its numerous outdoor playgrounds and indoor courts are spread over a vast area.
- Outdoor Sports
1
Athletics 400m Track & Field
3
Soccer Fields
2
Cricket Grounds
6
Floodlight Badminton Courts – Women
18
Floodlight Badminton Courts – Men
1
Floodlit Synthetic Basketball Court
5
Floodlit Basketball Courts
8
Floodlit Handball Courts
2
Hockey Fields
4
Floodlit Synthetic Tennis Courts
3
Floodlight Volleyball Courts
2
Floodlit Synthetic Volleyball Courts
2
Floodlit Throwball Courts
- Indoor Sports
3
Wooden Floor Badminton Courts – Men
2
Wooden Floor Badminton Courts – Women
8
Table Tennis Boards – Women
16
Table Tennis Boards – Men
3
Snooker Tables A/C
2
Wooden Squash Courts – Men
1
Wooden Squash Court – Women
1
Fitness Center – Trendset A/C
1
Fitness Center (Indoor Men A/C)
1
Fitness Center (Women, A&B A/C)
1
Fitness Center (C&D Indoor Women A/C)
1
Fitness Center ( G Women A/C)
1
Fitness Center ( J Women A/C)
1
Fitness Center – FITTY A/C Gym
1
Fitness Center – STAG FITTY A/C Gym
2
Multi gymnasium (Men)
3
Multi gymnasium (Women)
- Aquatics
50 Meters x 25 Meters
Men’s Standard Pool with Flood Light
25 Meters x 12.5 Meters
Women’s Pool with Flood Light
Sports facilities in chennai campus
- Outdoor Sports
1
Athletics 200 metre Track & Field with surrounding Futsal Field
3
Badminton Courts
2
Basketball Courts
1
Cricket Ground
3
Cricket Practice Nets
2
Handball Fields
2
Floodlight Tennis Courts
1
Throwball Court
2
Floodlight Volleyball Courts
1
Football Field (5- a- side)
- Indoor Sports
4
Badminton Courts
4
Fitness Center (Men’s Hostel -3 No’s & Women Hostel-1 No )
4
Chess
4
Carrom
6
Table Tennis Boards A/C
3
Weight Lifting
1
Fitness Center A/C
1
Wooden Squash Court
1
Billiards Table
1
Rock Climbing Wall
1
Snooker Table
Sports achievements
Extremely happy to announce that Ms. Ananya Chouhan, Mechanical Engineering student, won Bronze Medal in J80 Class World Boat Championship (mixed category) held in Spain. In addition to it, the VIT Sports Teams have brought laurels by Winning Medals in the SPANDAN 2019, a National level tournament organized by Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry and PEGASUS 2019, a National level tournament organized by Christian Medical College & Hospital , Vellore.
Contact Us
Dr. Mangayarkarasi Arun P ,
Director, Physical Education
Vellore Institute of Technolagy(VIT)
Vellore – 632 014, Tamil Nadu, India
Phone : 0416220117/04162202242
Email:director.sports@vit.ac.in
