Question

Gather information regarding the benefits you can get from different institutions/agencies working in the areas of games and sport, health and physical education and sport training from different sources, such as by discussing with your teachers, sport teachers, and relevant publications or through internet. Identify the types of help you can get from each one of them to promote your abilities in games and sport.

Answer 1

• SAI: Talent identification, coaching, training centres, sports hostels, equipment, kits, stipends and competitive exposure.
• NSNIS: Coaching courses and specialist training that can help aspiring coaches and athletes improve their knowledge and skills.
• Sports schools: Education alongside focused sports coaching; some also provide residential facilities, scholarships and access to sports hostels.
• NCERT and SCERTs: Health and Physical Education curricula, learning resources and teacher training that support school-based participation and development.
• CBSE: Health and Physical Education programmes and competitive sports opportunities for students in affiliated schools.
• Yoga institutions: Yoga instruction and courses to develop practice, fitness and knowledge of yoga.
• Colleges and universities of physical education: Formal study, facilities and opportunities to develop sport and physical-education skills.

The help available varies between institutions. Students can ask their teachers or contact the relevant institution for current eligibility and programme details.