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PROFILE

Dr. S. Akila

Assistant Professor(On Lien)

Research Area

Biomechanics, Sports training, Sports Sciences
Adapted Physical Education / Yoga
Sports and yoga for transgender

0422 2428581

akila@buc.edu.in

+91 9894077744

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Research Area

Biomechanics, Sports training, Sports Sciences
Adapted Physical Education / Yoga
Sports and yoga for transgender

Featured Publications

Assessment of nurses’ knowledge, attitude and perception on cardiac rehabilitation program at a tertiary care teaching hospital
Comparison of efficacy and safety of newer drugs approved for the treatment of migraine disorder: a review
Suriyanamaskar Enhances Physical Fitness of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Courses Teaching

Research Methodology
Statistics in Physical Education
Adapted Physical Education and inclusion in sports
Sports Training
Yoga
Sports Psychology and Sociology
Sports Journalism and Mass Media
Education Technology
History, Principles and Foundation of Physical Education
Theories of Sports and Games

EDUCATION & CAREER

Dr. S. Akila

Assistant Professor(On Lien)

Research Area

Biomechanics, Sports training, Sports Sciences
Adapted Physical Education / Yoga
Sports and yoga for transgender

0422 2428581

akila@buc.edu.in

+91 9894077744

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus ORCID Google Scholar Publons Vidwan / IRINS

Education

Ph.D.
Subject : Physical Education
Institution : Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University
Affiliated University : Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University
Year of Award : 2012

B.Ed.,(Special Education - MR)
Subject : Mental Retardation
Institution : Faculty of Disability Management & Special Education, SRKV
Affiliated University : Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University
Year of Award : 2009

M.P.Ed.,
Subject : Physical Education
Institution : Bharathiar University
Affiliated University : Bharathiar University
Year of Award : 2007

B.P.Ed.,
Subject: Physical Education
Institution : Y.M.C.A College of Physical Education, Madras University
Affiliated University : Madras University
Year of Award : 2005

B.Sc.,
Subject: Physical Education
Institution: Avinashilingam University for women
Affiliated University: Avinashilingam University for women
Year of Award: 2004

M.Sc.,
Subject: Yoga
Institution: Tamilnadu Physical Education University
Affiliated University: Tamilnadu Physical Education University
Year of Award: 2010

M.Sc.,
Subject: Psychology
Institution: Bharathiar University
Affiliated University: Bharathiar University
Year of Award: 2016

PGDFM
Subject: Fitness Management
Institution: Bharathiar University
Affiliated University: Bharathiar University
Year of Award: 2007

PGDSO
Subject: Special Olympics
Institution: Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University
Affiliated University: Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University
Year of Award: 2008

PGDCD
Subject: Child Development
Institution: Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University
Affiliated University: Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University
Year of Award: 2009

CNIS
Subject: Basketball
Institution: LNCPE, Trivandrum
Affiliated University: **********
Year of Award: 2006

CYSC
Subject: Yoga for Special Child
Institution: Integral Yoga Institute, USA
Affiliated University: **********
Year of Award: 2012

SET
Year of Passing : 2009
Register Number : 02300002

NET
Year of Passing : 2011
Register Number : 09470030

CTET
Year of Passing : 2014
Register Number : 05605510

Career: At Bharathiar University (Reverse Order)
Assistant Professor : November 2016 to Till Date

RESEARCH AREAS

Dr. S. Akila

Assistant Professor(On Lien)

Research Area

Biomechanics, Sports training, Sports Sciences
Adapted Physical Education / Yoga
Sports and yoga for transgender

0422 2428581

akila@buc.edu.in

+91 9894077744

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus ORCID Google Scholar Publons Vidwan / IRINS

Physical education
Yoga
Sports training, Biomechanics
Adapted Physical Education
Adapted Yoga
Sports and yoga for transgender

PUBLICATIONS

Dr. S. Akila

Assistant Professor(On Lien)

Research Area

Biomechanics, Sports training, Sports Sciences
Adapted Physical Education / Yoga
Sports and yoga for transgender

0422 2428581

akila@buc.edu.in

+91 9894077744

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus ORCID Google Scholar Publons Vidwan / IRINS

2021

20. Meditation to mediate emotional swings of breast cancer survivors
S.Akila , P.Priyadharsni , M.Charu Nivedita , Thilagavathi Shanmuga Sundaram
International Research Journal Of Tamil, (January 2021) 3(1),140-148.

19. Effect of resistance training on shoulder strength and arm explosive power of football players
Jayasivarajan Segaran, Akila Shanmuga Sundaram
International Journal Of Engineering Research And Applications, 11(1) (Series-Ii) (2021) 01-04.

2020

18. Investigating the effectiveness of online physical education classes on personal and emotional development of school children among teachers and students
S.Akila, S.Jayakumar, S.Sivarajan, Edward Packiaraj Sebastian, Senthil Kumar, Shanthi, Charu Nivedita, Priyadharshini
Working Papers on Linguistics and Literature 2020, 2349 -8420 14, 18-23

17. Suryanamaskar enhances physical fitness of children with autism spectrum disorder
S.Akila, P.Priyadharsni, M.Charu Nivedita
International Research Journal of Tamil, 3(1), 240-246.

16. Assessment of nurses’ knowledge, attitude and perception on cardiac rehabilitation program at a tertiary care teaching hospital
M. Kumudah , M. Ashah , S. Palanisamy, K.Karthikayini, S.Akila
International Journal Of Research In Pharmaceutical Sciences, (July 2020) 11(3), 1-13. (Sjr0.119; Snip 0.265) (Scopus Indexed)

15. Comparison of efficacy and safety of newer drugs approved for the treatment of migraine disorder: a review (may 2020)
Palanisamy Sivanandy, Aidil Natasha Rosman, Ainaa Diyana Shapheri, Teng Teng Chew, Natalie Jia Xin Lau, Michelle Zi Yin Yeong, Michella Ong, Bibi Muniirah Ummeh Haani Meetooa, Elaine Ng, Karthikayini Krishnasamy, Arulkumaran Govindarajan, Akila Shanmugasundaram
International Journal Of Pharmacy And Pharmaceutical Sciences, 12(7) 1-9. (Sjr 0.165; Snip 0.823) (Scopus Indexed)

14. Post lockdown classroom management challenges and solutions,
S. Akila, Renu das,
Bharatiya Jyotisham, December 2020

13. Effect of suryanamaskar on selected physical fitness variables of teacher training students
Jayasivrajan Segaran, Senthil Kumar, Shanthi Devasagayam, Anand Selva Kumar, Charu Nivedita Mariappan, Priyadharsni Ponnumuthu, Akila Shanmuga Sundaram,
Bharathiar National Journal Of Physical Education And Exercise Science; September 2020, 11(3) 7-11.

2019

12. Effect of pranayama on selected physiological variables among inter-collegiate men volleyball players
M. Rajkumar and S. Akila, S. Jayasivarajan
Bharathiar National Journal Of Physical Education And Exercise Science; March 2019, 10(1) 1-05

11. Sports participation policies for transgender - a short review
S. Akila,
International Journal For Science And Advance Research In Technology (March 2018) 4,168-171

10. Pontoon swimming pool
Rahman Ali. P.A., S. Akila,
Asian Journal Of Multi-Dimensional Research (January 2018) 7(2) (2018) Spl-1932-936.

9. Physiological parameters response to the influence of traditional badaga dance on school students
R.G. Giridharaprasath, D. Nandagopal, S. Akila,
International Journal of Physical Education, Fitness And Sports, (September 2017)6, 20-22.

8. Traditional kabaddi vs techno kabaddi
S. Akila, D. Chinnadurai,
International Journal Of Physical Education, Fitness And Sports, (July 2017)6, 58-60

7. Effect of transcendental meditation on occupational stress of private school teachers
S. Akila,
International Journal Of Adapted Physical Education & Yoga, (October 2016),1, 22-30.

6. Effect of surya namaskar on body age of obese teachers
S. Akila,
International Journal Of Science And Research, (August 2016) 1, 1-8.

5. Effect of basketball skill training and yoga training on playing ability of school basketball players
S. Akila
International Journal Of
Adapted Physical Education And Yoga, (April 2016), 1 (3), 11- 18

4. Effect of basketball dribbling practice on cursive handwriting ability of primary school children
S. Akila
International Journal Of Science And Research, (2016) Volume 5 Issue 8, August 2016, 202 – 206.

3. Effect of adapted yogic practices on selected anthropometric variables of children with down syndrome
S. Akila
International Journal Of Adapted Physical Education And Yoga, (2014).

2. Effect of varied yogic practices on children with mild intellectual disability
S. Akila
Journal Of Adapted Physical Education And Yoga, 1 (2011).

1. Inclusive physical education
S. Akila
Journal Of Physical Education And Sports Sciences, (2011).

1. Effect Of Varied Yogic Pratices On Children With Mild Intellectual Disability
S.AKILA
Journal Of Adapted Physical Education And Yoga, 2011.

2. Inclusive Physical Education
S.AKILA
Journal Of Physical Education And Sports Sciences, 2011.

S.No. : 1
Details of Patent : Multi sensorial wearable foul indicator for persons with disabilities
International/ National : International
Year : 2019

Conference Info

Books

1. Assessment tools for autism
S. Akila
Royal book publishers
2020 - ISBN – 978-81-950059-6-3

2. Exercise prescription for the downsyndrome
S. Akila
2020 - ISBN-978-81-950059-5-6

3. Educational technology trends in physical education
S.Akila
2019 - ISBN-978-93-88413-23-7

4. Traditional and modern methods of teaching physical education
S.Akila
2019 - ISBN: 978-93-88413-24-4

5. Handwriting training manual
S.Akila
2018 - ISBN: 978-81-938745-7-8

6. Handwriting practice book
S.Akila
2018 - ISBN: 978-81-938745-8-5

7. Famous Sports Journalist
S.Akila
2018 - ISBN: 978-93-88413-13-8

8. Sports training – a learners guide
S.Akila
2017 - ISBN: 9788193469125

9. Mass media and sports journalism
S.Akila
2017 - ISBN: 9788193469132

10. History of physical education
S.Akila
2016 - ISBN: 9788193469149

11. Yoga for the Down syndrome
S.Akila
2016 - ISBN: 9781684182855

12. Awards in India
S.Akila
2016 - ISBN: 9788193469149

Chapters Books

1. Tamilarin Parampariya Pazhakkamum Noai Thaduppum Ariviyalum
S.Akila
International Research Journal of Tamil – 2020
(e-ISSN 2582-1113)

TEACHING

Dr. S. Akila

Assistant Professor(On Lien)

Research Area

Biomechanics, Sports training, Sports Sciences
Adapted Physical Education / Yoga
Sports and yoga for transgender

0422 2428581

akila@buc.edu.in

+91 9894077744

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus ORCID Google Scholar Publons Vidwan / IRINS

Research Methodology
Statistics in Physical Education
Adapted Physical Education and inclusion in sports
Sports Training
Yoga
Sports Psychology and Sociology
Sports Journalism and Mass Media
Education Technology
History, Principles and Foundation of Physical Education
Theories of Sports and Games

PROJECTS

Dr. S. Akila

Assistant Professor(On Lien)

Research Area

Biomechanics, Sports training, Sports Sciences
Adapted Physical Education / Yoga
Sports and yoga for transgender

0422 2428581

akila@buc.edu.in

+91 9894077744

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus ORCID Google Scholar Publons Vidwan / IRINS

Funded Projects (National Level)

Ongoing
Completed-5

Ongoing Projects List with necessary Information

1. Tamil Nadu State Council for science and Technology, Government of Tamil Nadu

Young scientist fellowship
PI- S.Akila
Tamil Nadu State Council for science and Technology, Government of Tamil Nadu,
2020-2021
Rs.23,950/-

2. Tamil Nadu State Council for science and Technology, Government of Tamil Nadu

Student project scheme
PI- S.Akila
Tamil Nadu State Council for science and Technology, Government of Tamil Nadu,
2019-2020
Rs.7,500/-

3. Tamil Nadu State Council for science and Technology, Government of Tamil Nadu

Young scientist fellowship
PI- S.Akila
Tamil Nadu State Council for science and Technology, Government of Tamil Nadu,
2017- 2018
Rs.21,970/-

4. Mahatma Gandhi National council for Rural Education

Faculty Development Program
PI- S.Akila
Mahatma Gandhi National council for Rural Education,
Rs.2,25,000/-

5. Mahatma Gandhi National council for Rural Education

Nai-talim Workshop
PI- S.Akila
Mahatma Gandhi National council for Rural Education
Rs.60,000/-

Consultancy Projects

Ongoing
Completed

RESEARCH GUIDANCE

Dr. S. Akila

Assistant Professor(On Lien)

Research Area

Biomechanics, Sports training, Sports Sciences
Adapted Physical Education / Yoga
Sports and yoga for transgender

0422 2428581

akila@buc.edu.in

+91 9894077744

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus ORCID Google Scholar Publons Vidwan / IRINS

Ongoing

Title

Name

Completed

Title

Name

Ongoing

Sl. No. : 1
Name of the candidate : S. Senthil Kumar
Title of the Thesis : Enhancing COVID Lockdown Mental Health & Performance among elite athlete through Yoga
Status: Ongoing

Sl. No. : 2
Name of the candidate : D. Shanthi
Title of the Thesis : Kettle Bell intervention on health related & skill related physical fitness parameters among sports Hostel Girls
Status: Ongoing

Sl. No. : 3
Name of the candidate : M.Charu Nivedita
Title of the Thesis : *********
Status: Ongoing

Completed

Ongoing: Sample Data.
Completed: Sl. No. : 1
Name of the candidate : P. Priyadharsni
Title of the Thesis : Effect of yoga on playing ability and daily living skills on children with autism spectrum disorder
Year of Award : 2020

Ongoing

Sample Data.

Completed

Sl. No. : 1
Name of the candidate : Rahman Ali P.A
Title of the Dissertation : Comparative study on anthropometry and skill performance among swimmers of Coimbatore and Thrissur
Year of Award : 2018

Sl. No. : 2
Name of the candidate : M.Charu Nivedita
Title of the Dissertation : Effects of Adapted aerobic dance on body composition and lung capacity of obese children with down syndrome
Year of Award : 2019

Sl. No. : 3
Name of the candidate : P.Priyadharsni
Title of the Dissertation : Effect of exergames training program on selected physical fitness variables of children with Autism
Year of Award : 2019

Sl. No. : 4
Name of the candidate : S.Kiruthika
Title of the Dissertation : A survey on physical fitness and physiological parameters among farmers in Coimbatore district
Year of Award : 2019

Sl. No. : 5
Name of the candidate : S.Surendar
Title of the Dissertation : Effect of resistance training on shoulder strength and arm explosive power of intercollegiate football players
Year of Award : 2019

Sl. No. : 6
Name of the candidate : Ellammal
Title of the Dissertation : Impact of circuit training on speed, agility and balance of intercollegiate Kabaddi players
Year of Award :2020

Sl. No. : 7
Name of the candidate : P.Nattamai
Title of the Dissertation : Effect of ball juggling drills on playing ability of grass root football players
Year of Award : 2020

Sl. No. : 8
Name of the candidate : T. Sakthivel
Title of the Dissertation : Impact of ladder training on speed, agility and balance of school level Kabaddi player
Year of Award :2020

Sl. No: 9
Student Name: M.Mohanbabu
Title of Thesis: Effect of ball control drills on playing ability of middle school volleyball players
Year of Award: 2021

Sl. No: 10
Student Name: J.Haseena
Title of Thesis: Managing exam stress and building resilience among post covid board exam appearers through yoga
Year of Award: 2021

Sl. No: 11
Student Name: N.Sangeetha
Title of Thesis :Effect of circuit training on hand grip, hand span and throwing accuracy of intercollegiate women basketball players
Year of Award: 2021

Sl. No: 12
Student Name: C.Yasodha
Title of Thesis: Effect of resistance training on shoulder strength and arm explosive power of intercollegiate football players
Year of Award: 2021

INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Dr. S. Akila

Assistant Professor(On Lien)

Research Area

Biomechanics, Sports training, Sports Sciences
Adapted Physical Education / Yoga
Sports and yoga for transgender

0422 2428581

akila@buc.edu.in

+91 9894077744

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus ORCID Google Scholar Publons Vidwan / IRINS

ADMINISTRATIVE (BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY)

Sl. No. : 1
Name of the Responsibility : Clean Campus Initiative -Digital Action Plan 17/17,
Designation : Member
Institution : Bharathiar University
Period : 2017 - Till date
Nature of Responsibility : Ambassador , Swatchh Bharath

Sl. No. : 2
Name of the Responsibility : Bharathiar National journal of Physical Education and sports sciences
Designation : Managing editor
Institution : DPE, Bharathiar University
Period : 2017 - Till date
Nature of Responsibility : Scientific editing of articles, Plagiarism check and allocation of reviewers

Sl. No. : 3
Name of the Responsibility : Project proposal writing
Designation : Incharge
Institution : DPE, Bharathiar University
Period : 2018 - Till date
Nature of Responsibility : Assist the department in writing proposals

Sl. No. : 4
Name of the Responsibility : Biomechanics laboratory
Designation : In charge
Institution : DPE, Bharathiar University
Period : 2018
Nature of Responsibility : Establish lab and maintain

ALUMINI REFLECTIONS

Dr. S. Akila

Assistant Professor(On Lien)

Research Area

Biomechanics, Sports training, Sports Sciences
Adapted Physical Education / Yoga
Sports and yoga for transgender

0422 2428581

akila@buc.edu.in

+91 9894077744

ACADEMIC IDENTITY Scopus ORCID Google Scholar Publons Vidwan / IRINS

Awards

Travel Awards

Sl. No. : 1
Funding agency : University Malaya medical centre
Name of conference : International conference on nursing and health care 2020
Country : Malaysia
Paper presented (Oral/Poster) : Oral
Title of paper : Impact of psychological fears on health and role of exercise therapy in the experience of clinical services.
Dates : 20.02.2020

Sl. No. : 2
Funding agency : International journal of physical education, fitness and sports
Name of conference : Eurasia research- International conference on
Country : Malaysia
Paper presented (Oral/Poster) : Oral
Title of paper : Sports participation and sporting interest during pre-post gender shift of transgender
Dates : 15.10.2018

Academic Awards

Sl. No. : 1
Awarding Agency : Center For Special And Moment Education-Manonmaniam Sundharanar University
Country: India
Purpose of Award : Best E-Content Module Award
Year of Award : 2020

Sl. No. : 2
Awarding Agency : Novel Research Academy
Country: India
Purpose of Award : Best Faculty Award
Year of Award : 2019

Sl. No. : 3
Awarding Agency : Rula Awards
Country: India
Purpose of Award : Research Ratna Award
Year of Award : 2018

Sl. No. : 4
Awarding Agency : Marina Labs, Chennai
Country: India
Purpose of Award : Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam Award For Scientific Excellence
Year of Award : 2018

Sl. No. : 5
Awarding Agency : Bharathiar University
Country: India
Purpose of Award : 2007- MPEd - Gold Medalist
Year of Award : 2007

Sl. No. : 6
Awarding Agency : Bharathiar University
Country: India
Purpose of Award : 2007- Marimuthu Prize- For Securing I Rank
Year of Award : 2007

Sl. No. : 7
Awarding Agency : Maruthi College Of Physical Education
Country: India
Purpose of Award : 2006- Best Paper Presentation Award
Year of Award : 2006

Sl. No. : 8
Awarding Agency : Ramakrishna Vidhyalaya
Country: India
Purpose of Award : 2006- Best Exhibit Award On The Topic Evolution Of Cricket-Ramakrishna Vidhyalaya
Year of Award : 2006

Sl. No. : 9
Awarding Agency : Avinashilingam University
Country: India
Purpose of Award : 2004- Third Rank Proficiency- Avinashilingam University- Under Graduate Course
Year of Award : 2004

Membership

Membership in Professional Bodies

Sl. No. : 1
Organization : International federation of Physical education , Fitness and sports sciences association
Type of Membership : Professional member
Period : 2019 - Till date

Sl. No. : 2
Organization : Tamilnadu sport climbing association
Type of Membership : Vice president
Period : 2019 - Till date

Sl. No. : 3
Organization : Women hygiene and toilet blocks projects Rotary Club of Vadavalli (No. 3201), Tamil Nadu, India
Type of Membership : Chairman,
Period : 2019

Sl. No. : 4
Organization : Special Olympics Bharath, Tamil Nadu, India
Type of Membership : Secretary
Period : 2019

Sl. No. : 5
Organization : International journal for research under literal access
Type of Membership : Life member
Period : 2019 - Till date

Sl. No. : 6
Organization : Indian Biomechanics Society
Type of Membership : Member
Period : 2018 - Till date

Sl. No. : 7
Organization : Indian association of sports medicine
Type of Membership : Life member
Period : 2017 - Till date

Sl. No. : 8
Organization : Nature Science Foundation, Coimbatore (A Unique Research and Development Center for Society Improvement Advisory Committee)
Type of Membership : Advisory committee member
Period : 2018 - Till date

Sl. No. : 9
Organization : Aspen Yoga Society (USA)
Type of Membership : Member
Period : 2018 - Till date

Sl. No. : 10
Organization : Special Olympics Bharath, Tamil Nadu, India
Type of Membership : Secretary
Period : 2018 - Till date

Sl. No. : 11
Organization : International Service, Rotary Club of Vadavalli (No. 3201), Tamil Nadu, India
Type of Membership : Secretary
Period : 2017-2018

Sl. No. : 12
Organization : Research and Development, Bharathiar university
Type of Membership : Expert- doctoral committee
Period : 2018 - Till date

Sl. No. : 13
Organization : International journal for research under literal access
Type of Membership : Lifetime membership
Period : 2019 Till date

Membership in Academic Bodies

Sl. No. : 1
Organization : Board of studies, Sree Ramnath Theerth Marathwarda University, Maharashtra
Type of Membership : Member
Period : 2020

Sl. No. : 2
Organization : Malaysian journal of Nutrition- Scopus indexed
Type of Membership : Article Reviewer
Period : 2020

Sl. No. : 3
Organization : International journal of physical education, health and sports sciences, PEFI(formerly UGC listed)
Type of Membership : Managing Editor
Period : 2020

Sl. No. : 4
Organization : International Research Journal of Tamil; UGC CARE listed, http://irjt.iorpress.org/index.php/irjt (E-ISSN: 2582-1113)
Type of Membership : Scientific editor
Period : 2019

Sl. No. : 5
Organization : International Journal of Physical Education, Fitness and Sports (IJPEFS) (P & E ISSN 2277-5447;2457-0753) Indexing: Indian Citation Index, https://ijpefs.com/index.php/ijpefs (formerly UGC listed)
Type of Membership : Managing editor
Period : 2012

Sl. No. : 6
Organization : Asian Journal of Interdisciplinary Research; Indexing: Google Scholar https://journals.iorpress.org; [E-ISSN 2581-8430]
Type of Membership : Editor
Period : 2019

Sl. No. : 7
Organization : Yoga Mimasa (P ISSN 0044-0507, e ISSN 2394-2487) Indexing: Google Scholar and EBSCO; http://www.ym-kdham.in/
Type of Membership : Reviewer
Period : 2016

Sl. No. : 8
Organization : IOR International Press
Type of Membership : Associate editor
Period : 2019

Sl. No. : 9
Organization : Royal Book Publishing-International, India. Indexing: Google Scholar; www.royalbookpublishing.com
Type of Membership : Associate editor
Period : 2013

Sl. No. : 10
Organization : Sage Publication
Type of Membership : Article Editor
Period : 2019

Sl. No. : 11
Organization : Khel Journal
Type of Membership : Editorial board member
Period : 2017

AWARDS & MEMBERSHIPS

Dr. S. Akila

Assistant Professor(On Lien)

Research Area

Biomechanics, Sports training, Sports Sciences
Adapted Physical Education / Yoga
Sports and yoga for transgender