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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D.) PROGRAMME IN

INTERDISCIPLINARY AREAS

1.1 Ph.D. PROGRAMMES IN INTERDISCIPLINARY AREAS Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in following interdisciplinary areas shall

be provided:

a) Exercise Physiology

b) Sports Biomechanics

c) Sports Psychology

d) Sports Physiotherapy/Physiotherapy

e) Sports Nutrition/Nutrition

f) Sports Management

1.2 DEPARTMENTS

These Ph.D. Courses will be running under the following department:

a) Exercise Physiology :Deptt. of Exercise Physiology

b) Sports Biomechanics :Deptt. of Sports Biomechanics c) Sports Psychology :Deptt. of Sports Psychology

d) Sports Management :Deptt. of Sports Management

e) Sports Physiotherapy/Physiotherapy:Deptt. of Health Sciences

f) Sports of Nutrition/Nutrition: Deptt. of Health Sciences

1.3 REGULATIONS The regulation provides information to the prospective students about the admission requirements, programme features, and the process of

undergoing the Ph.D. programme. The Ph.D. program of this institute

is on regular mode (full time and part time) and is governed by the Institute Ph.D. Ordinance, which is in line with the UGC regulations

(as amended from time to time). The prospective candidates are

advised to refer to the institute’s website www.lnipe.edu.in for other

details of this program.

1.4 STUDY CENTERS

Center for Ph.D. student will be LNIPE, Gwalior although student can

do the study/data collection from their Co-Supervisor Institute/ University.

1.5 ADMISSION SCHEDULE

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Number of Seats 2 Seats in each interdisciplinary area through RET

Last Date of Receipt of Application (Online) 20th August, 2020

Availability of Downloading the Admit Card To be Announced.

Reporting Time for Admission Process To be Announced.

Date of Research Entrance Tests (RET) To be Announced.

Date of Interview / Viva Voce To be Announced.

Venue of Admission Test To be Announced.

Entrance Test Result To be Announced.

Medical Examination (LNIPE, Gwalior) To be Announced.

Registration and Payment of Fee To be Announced.

Collecting Admission Slip from the office of the AR (Acad.)

To be Announced.

Commencement of Course Work To be Announced.

1.6 DURATION Ph.D. Programme shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including course work and a maximum of six years. Increase the minimum and maximum duration in the period will be as per Ph.D. Ordinance of the Institute.

1.7 NUMBER OF SEATS 2 seats in each area apart from seats prescribed for Ph.D. in Physical Education and Ph.D. Yoga as mentioned in prospectus2020-2021.

Note: (i) The seats for UGC-NET with JRF candidates are

supernumerary. (ii) The supernumerary quota for foreign nationals and self-

financing foreign nationals shall be restricted to a maximum of 15% of the total seats advertised for Ph.D. programme for interdisciplinary areas.

(iii) The supernumerary quota for in-service candidate shall be restricted to a maximum of 15% of the total seats advertised for Ph.D. programme for interdisciplinary areas.

(iv) The issue of equivalence of the degree possessed by the self-financing foreign candidate shall be resolved by the equivalence committee of the concerned country before

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their admission. They shall be admitted to the Ph.D. programme only if the degree possessed by candidates entitles them for employment as Ph.D. scholars in the universities of their own country.

1.8 ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION In order to appear in the entrance examination for Ph.D. programme a candidate must have passed Master Degree from recognized University/Institute in India or abroad with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) or equivalent grade.

1. Exercise Physiology : M.Sc. in Physiology/ M.Sc. in Exercise

Physiology

2. Sports Biomechanics : M.Sc. in Mechanics/ M.Sc. in

Physics/ M.Sc. in Sports Biomechanics

3. Sports Psychology : M.A. in Psychology/ M.A. in Sports

Psychology

4. Sports Management : 2 Years PG Diploma in Management/MBA in Sports

Management/M.A. in Sports

Management/Master in Sports Management

5. Sports Physiotherapy

/Physiotherapy

: MPT in Physiotherapy

6. Sports Nutrition/ Nutrition

: M.Sc. in Sports Nutrition/M.Sc. in Nutrition

1.9 DIRECT ADMISSION A candidate who fulfills the following conditions may be considered for direct admission for the Ph.D. Program. However, appearance in interview/viva voce shall remain a mandatory requirement for admission to course work.

1.9.1 The In-service candidate i.e. permanent/regular employee of any other University/Institution/College/Government Department/Public Sector undertaking/ R&D Organization, who is sponsored as a Full-Time candidate by the said organisation, with at least 1 year of experience and who is relieved for a period of not less than three years for pursuing Ph.D. programme. In-service candidates must bring the following original certificates at the time of Entrance Test.

1.9.1.1 Appointment letter

1.9.1.2 Form 16 of last one year

1.9.1.3 NOC On prescribed format as given in Annexure-VIII of Institute Prospectus 2020-2021.

1.9.2 A candidate who is a recipient of National Doctoral Fellowship or other fellowships from government/semi-government

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organizations (through All-India selection procedure conducted by the agency/organization for award of research fellowships (such as CSIR, ICSSR, UGC-NET with JRF).

1.9.3 A foreign national who is a recipient of fellowship by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Government of India and who is sponsored by his/her Government, subject to fulfilling conditions as mentioned in Institute Ordinance.

1.9.4 A self-financing foreign national who is admitted through the respective Embassy/High commission of his/her country or admitted under a MoU with due clearance from the Indian Missions abroad. As per revised guidelines/ instructions of the Department of Higher education, MHRD, GOI on grant of research visa, the foreigners desirous of undertaking research in India, should therefore, apply to the concerned Indian Missions abroad with the brief synopsis of the research project to be undertaken in India, the details of places to be visited, previous visits, whether the scholar has secured admission into a recognized or reputed institution and evidence of financial resources subject to fulfilling conditions as mentioned in Institute’s ordinance.

1.10 ADMISSION PROCEDURE 1.10.1 A candidate shall be admitted for the Ph.D. programme at the

beginning of the respective session provided the result of the qualifying examination is declared before the commencement of admission test.

1.10.2 All the eligible candidates shall report at the Institute on notified dates.

1.10.3 Admission to the Ph.D. programme shall be either through RET or through direct admission as per the Ordinance. RET consists of two part:

Part A – Written Test.

Part B – Interview/viva-voce.

Part A – Written Test: (I) Research Methodology and Statistics

(II) Specialization Area

The break-up of marks shall be as follows:

Paper - I Research Methodology and Statistics 50 Marks

Paper - II

a) Exercise Physiology

b) Sports Biomechanics

c) Sports Psychology

d) Sports Management

e) Sports Physiotherapy/Physiotherapy

f) Sports Nutrition/Nutrition

50 Marks

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Total 100 Marks

Part B – Interview/viva-voce:

I Interview/viva-voce 100 Marks

1.10.4 The written test shall have questions which assess the conceptual clarity of candidate about different aspects of research, applied statistics and selected subject/area. The test shall have Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ). Syllabus for written test (Part-A) is attached in Annexure-(i)-(vi).

1.10.5 The Candidates have to make presentation (PPT) in the area of research interest which is opted by them during the entrance process (Interview/viva-voce). The candidate must emphasize on the following:

Feasibility of the proposed research

Depth and command of knowledge in the proposed research.

The proposed area of research must contribute to new/additional/establishing existing knowledge to the society/community.

1.10.6 During Interview/viva voce candidates are required to present

and defend on a topic of his/her interest area (subject) of

research in which candidate opted during the written test [JRF

candidates and direct admission candidates have to select one area (subject) of interest in writing at the time of admission

process]. The presentation shall be done in front of the

admission committee in which focus would be to explore the candidate’s understanding of the research topic/area, and

his/her research temperament and acumen.

Note:

(i) Only those who secure 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) in each

paper of the RET (Part A) shall be eligible for the

presentation/Interview. (ii) Minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) in Part-B shall be

mandatory for all categories of candidates (including direct

admission candidate) to qualify the entrance examination. (iii) In case of RET candidates, merit will be decided on the

basis of 70% weightage from Part-A and 30% weightage from

Part-B. (iv) Candidates have to face Interview/viva-voce in the area

opted by them during the entrance exam.

(v) The list of selected direct admission candidates shall be prepared separately.

(vi) Declaration to be made by the candidates at the time of

registration.

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1.11 STRUCTURE OF THE COURSE WORK The candidates in Ph.D. programme are supposed to undergo a one semester course work. Only after successful completion of the course

work in the first semester the candidates shall be allowed to proceed

further. The structure of the course work shall be as follows:

Semester Contents

I

Research Methodology

Research and Publication Ethics

Advance Statistics and Computer Application

Specialization Area: Any one

a) Exercise Physiology

b) Sports Biomechanics

c) Sports Psychology

d) Sports Management

e) Sports Physiotherapy/Physiotherapy

f) Sports Nutrition/Nutrition

1.12 APPOINTMENT OF SUPERVISIOR & CO-SUPERVISOR Supervisor can be from the concerned department/Institute and the

Co-Supervisor from the specific area meeting the following criteria:

a. He/she should be teaching faculty of concerned areas at the

designation at least of Assistant Professor with Ph.D. in the same

area.

b. He/she is permanent employee of University/Institute/working in

same area.

1.13 FEE STRUCTURE Each student shall pay the fee as given in Annexure-XXX of Institute

Prospectus 2020-2021.

1.14 UNIFORM Uniform will be provided by the Institute as per Annexure-XXXI of

Institute Prospectus 2020-2021.

1.15 ANY OTHERS

For any other matter the Institute's Prospectus 2020-21 and the

Ordinance For the Award of Degree of Doctor of Philosophy will be

applicable which are available on Institute website.

Note: No Boarding & Lodging facility will be provided to the admitted

candidates at the Institute.

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ANNEXURE (i)

Exercise Physiology

1) Oxygen cost of activity, metabolic equivalent, second wind and EPOC.

2) Concept of aerobic and anaerobic capacity and power.

3) Isometric and Isotonic muscle contraction; mechanical concept of

muscle contraction.

4) Assessment of body composition.

5) Fatigue - Lactate build up, OBLA (Onset of Blood Lactate

Accumulation), DOMS (Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness).

6) Concept of cardiac output, factors affecting cardiac output and

regulation of cardiac output, cardio vascular response to exercise.

7) Fluid exchange across blood vessels; local and humoral control of

tissue blood flow.

8) Respiratory regulation of acid-base balance, respiratory adaptation to

exercise and training.

9) Neuro-Muscular and neuro- neuro junction, Neural control of muscle

contraction; Neuro-muscular adaptation to resistance training.

10) Blood dynamics- Physical characteristics of circulation, vascular

dispensability and resistances; body fluids and kidneys.

11) Mechanism of body temperature regulation; Physiological responses to

exercise in heat & cold and their acclimatization.

12) Biochemical aspects of metabolism during rest and exercise.

13) Basics of Sports genetics, Exercise and signal transduction.

14) Ergogenie aids, doping and sports.

References:

1. Edward L Fox, Richard W. Bowers and Merle L. Foss The Physiological Basis of

Physical Education and Athletics. Wiliam C Brown Pub., Hardcover.

2. William D. Mc. Ardle, Frank L. Katch, Exercise Physiology : Energy, Nutrition and

Human Performance. 5th Edition, Lippincott Wiliams and Wilikins, Philadelphia.

3. Jack H. Wilmore, David L. Costil and W. Larry Kenney, Physiology of Sports and

Exercise. 6th edition, Human Kinetics Campaign.

4. Jie Kang, Bioenergetics Primer for Exercise Science. Human Kinetics, Campaign.

5. Thomas Reilly, Sport, Exercise and Environmental Physiology. Elsevier Churchill,

Livingstone.

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ANNEXURE (ii)

Sports Biomechanics

Concept of Sports Biomechanics and Kinesiology: Basic Concepts of Biomechanics:

Center of Gravity, Center of mass, Line of Gravity, Segmentation Method.Force and its

types, force system and its resultant, force platform, Spin and its types, Magnus effect, effect

of spin, Projectile, factors influencing trajectory.

Kinematics and Kinetics: Linear Kinematics: Distance and Displacement, Speed and

velocity, Acceleration, Newton’s laws of Motion, Angular Analogues of Newton’s Laws of

Motion. Uniform accelerated motion, Vector Addition (Head to tail and parallelogram

method). Linear Kinetics: Inertia, Mass, Force (Internal and External), Momentum, Friction

and its types, Pressure,Lever and its types. Angular Kinematics: Angular Distance and

Displacement, Angular Speed and Velocity, Angular Acceleration, Angular Analogues of

Newton’s Laws of Motion. Angular Kinetics: Eccentric force, Couple, Moment of force,

Torque, Moment of Inertia.

Rotational Dynamics: Angular momentum and system of particle(s). Torque. Principle of

conservation of angular momentum. Moment of Inertia. Calculation of moment of inertia for

rectangularand spherical bodies. Kinetic energy of rotation. Motion involving both translation

and rotation.

Solid state physics: Solids: Amorphous and Crystalline Materials. Lattice Translation

Vectors. Lattice Basis– Central and Non-Central Elements. Miller Indices. Types of Lattices.

Indeterminate stress, Qualitative Description of thePhonon Spectrum in Solids. Dulong and

Petit’s Law.Coefficient of Restitution, Hooke’s law and modulii of elasticity, Young’s and

shearing modulus. Poisson’s ratio.

Biological basis: Molecules of life, Metabolites, proteins and nucleic acids. Their sizes, types

and roles in structures and processes. Transport, energy storage, membrane formation,

catalysis, replication, transcription, translation, signalling.

Introduction to Dynamical systems: Definition of a continuous first order dynamical

system. The idea of phase space, flows and trajectories. Simple mechanical systems as first

order dynamical systems: the free particle, particle under uniform gravity, simple and damped

harmonic oscillator.

Nanoscale systems: Length scales in physics, Nanostructures: 1D, 2D and 3D nanostructures

(nanodots, thin films, nanowires, nanorods), Band structure and density of states of materials

at nanoscale, Size Effects in nano systems. Synthesis of Nanostructure materials: Top down

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and Bottom up approach, Photolithography. Ball milling. Vacuum deposition. Physical vapor

deposition: Thermal evaporation, E-beam evaporation. Chemical vapor deposition. Sol-Gel.

Electro deposition. Hydrothermal synthesis. Preparation through colloidal methods. MBE

growth of quantum dots.

Fluid Mechanics: Flotation, Relative Motion, Fluid Resistance: Water, Drag & Buoyant

force. Aerodynamics pressure, Lift, thrust and weight, Drag and types of Drag, Relative

motion (Head & tail wind).

Biomechanical Model: Purpose, Validation and types of Model, Link- segment model

development, Force acting on the link segment model, Joint reaction forces and bone on bone

forces, Steps to develop Biomechanical Model.

Medical basis: Basic Anatomical Terminology: Standard Anatomical Position, Planes.

Mechanics of the body: Skeleton, forces, and body stability. Muscles and dynamics of body

movement. Physics of Locomotors Systems: joints and movements, Stability and

Equilibrium. Energy of the body: Energy balance in the body. Pressure system of body:

Physics of breathing, Physics of cardiovascular system, Electrical system of the body:

Physics of the nervous system.

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ANNEXURE (iii)

Sports Psychology

Basics and Systems of Psychology

Meaning, definition, Historical development, need & scope of

Psychology, Structuralism, Functionalism, Behaviorism,

Psychoanalysis, Gestalt School of Psychology.

• Growth & Development

Principles of development, Theories of child development,

Psychoanalytic, Behavioral and Cognitive theories, Stages of development.

• Psychology of Adolescence

Theories of adolescence, Physical Development, Mental Development,

Emotional Development, Social Development, Types of Interest (Social,

Recreational, Personal, Vocational)

• Theories of Learning

Classification of Theories, Classical Conditioning, Contiguity Theory,

Watson’s and Guthrie’s Theories of Learning Thorndike’s Theory, Hill’s

Theory of learning, B.F. Skinner-Operant Conditioning, Basic Laws of

learning, Gestalt Theory of Learning.

• Theories of Motivation

Definition & Function of Motivation, Classification of Motives, Theories

of Motivation, Cognitive Field theory & motivation.

• Remembering and Forgetting

Theory of Decay, Theory of Interference, Trace – Change Theory,

Forgetting as Retrieval for learn, Consolidation Theory and

Retrograde, Methods of Measuring Memory, Improving Retention,

Memory Training, Memory Disorders, Role of Imagery in Memory.

• Intelligence and its Theories

Types of Intelligence, Theories of Intelligence, Concept of Emotional

Intelligence, Development of Intelligence, Measuring Intelligence,

Aptitude and Interest.

• Personality Determinants & its Theories

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Definition, Determinants of Personality, Genetic, Social and Cultural,

Theory of Natural Selection, Studies of Human Inheritance,

Frustration and Conflicts, Courses of Mal adjustment,

Phenomenological Approach, Learning Theory of Personality, S-R

Learning Theory by Dollard & Miller, Bandura and Walter’s Social

Behaviouristic Theory, Rotter’s Expectancy-Reinforcement Model.

• Psychotherapy & Allied Techniques

Definition of Psychotherapy, Aims and Types of Psychotherapy, Theory

of Transactional Analysis.

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ANNEXURE (iv)

Sports Physiotherapy/Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy: Concept, aspects of Physiotherapy, success and failures

in physiotherapy treatments, introduction of muscle, joints and systems.

Posture and Massage: Meaning, types of postural deformities, causes and

corrective measures of postural deformities, Massage its types, effect and

different techniques of massage, physiological effect of massage.

Exercise Therapy: Foundational Concepts, Passive movements and Active

movements- definition, classification, indications, contra indications,

advantages, limitations, techniques – emphasize PROM to upper, lower,

neck and trunk muscles, exercise for balance and posture, aquatic

exercises

Thermal Modalities: Shortwave diathermy, Microwave diathermy,

Infrared radiation, Ultrasound, Cryotherapy, Laser, Ultra violet radiation.

Electrical Stimulation Modalities: Faradic current, Galvanic current,

neuromuscular electrical stimulation, Interferential therapy, Didynamic

currents, Russian currents, Micro current therapy, Low intensity

alternating current, Rebox, Lonotoporosis.

Mechanical and Electrotherapy Modalities: Traction, Compression,

hydrotherapy, Shock, wave therapy, Combination therapy, Long wave

diathermy, Magneto therapy.

Evidence based Clinical Application of Electrotherapeutics Unit: Pain,

Muscle Strengthening and prevention of atrophy, Muscle spasm, Central

nervous system lesions, peripheral nervous system lesions, Edema and

peripheral vascular dysfunctions, wound healing, pelvic floor

dysfunctions, Obesity.

Physical and Functional Diagnosis: Clinical examination, Pathological

investigations, Motor-control assessment, Anthropometric measurements,

musculoskeletal, Neurological, Cardiopulmonary, ECG testing and

monitoring, pulmonary function tests, disability diagnosis and gait

analysis.

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ANNEXURE (v)

Sports Nutrition/Nutrition

FOUNDATION OF HUMAN NUTRITION: Emerging Concepts in Human

Nutrition Ongoing nutrition transition and its implications, Changing trends in life style patterns in population groups and their implications,

Nutrigenomics, nutraceuticals, bioactive compounds.

SPORTS EXERCISE AND HEALTH NUTRITION: Micronutrient

requirements of team sport athletes, Role of vitamins and minerals in

energy metabolism, Fluid and electrolyte requirements. Athletes performing under altered climatic conditions High altitude.

NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY: Monosaccharides, Disaccharides,

Oligosaccharides, Polysaccharides, Lipids, Vitamins and Minerals.

FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT: Food Service Systems, Management &

Organisation, Material Management, Manpower Management.

EXERCISE NUTRITION: Nutrition in infancy, adolescence, Nutrition

during pregnancy, Obesity, underweight.

SPORTS AND EXERCISE METABOLISM: Energy metabolism, lipids and

lipoproteins and fat, Proteins and Amino acids, Role of vitamins in

exercise.

NUTRITION, SPORTS INJURY AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT: Nutrient

and

drug Interactions, Drugmetabolism, Nutritional management of Exercise

Injuries. Hypertension and heart disease, Gastro Intestinal disorders,

Anaemia Osteporosis.

TECHNOLOGY TRAINING AND COMPETITION NUTRITION: Nutrient

periodization in training and competition, Macro and micronutrient

requirements in training and competition, Hydration guidelines.

CLINICAL DIETICS: Effect of drugs on nutrient status, Renal disorders,

Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders, Disease of Heart and blood Vessels

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ANNEXURE (vi)

Sports Management

1. Meaning & Concept of management and administration

2. Functions of management

3. Scope of management 4. Essential skills of management

5. Competency based approach

6. Strategic Management 7. Fiscal Management

8. Criteria of Good Budget

9. Meaning & Concept of Change Process 10. Factors Associated with Successful Change

11. Meaning & concept of Human Resource Management

12. Concept of Marketing 13. Factors Affecting Marketing Programme

14. Principles of Marketing

15. Meaning & Concept. of Sponsorship

16. Meaning and Concept of SWOT (SWOC)

REFERENCE BOOKS

Fundamental of sports and exercise by Alan Kornspan- Human Kinetics Publishers (May 2009)

Sports & Society, 2nd edition by Grant Jarvie – Routledge (2012)

Examples on contemporary issues – book and blogs on sports media society

A study conducted by Planning Commission, New Delhi, India- Document

Books-Sports Marketing-name of authors-Bernard James Mullin, Stephen Hardy, William

Anthony Sutton-Human Kinetics Publishers,3 Edition (March 20, 2007)

Sport Funding and Finance-name of authors-Bob Stewart, Bob Stewart-Publisher,2 edition

(July 31, 2014)