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Dr. Arun Kumar Uppal

Professor

World Class Skill Centre (WCSC)

Educational Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.), Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa), 1996

Area of Specialization / Research

Exposure in multiple fields: Management, Sports Marketing, Marketing, Sales & Distribution, Facility Management, Financial Portfolio Management, Product Life Cycle and Government Relations

Notable Publications

  1. 1.

    A to Z Athletics

    Book

  2. 2.

    AngVinyas Tatha Khiladi Ki Dekhbhal

    Book

  3. 3.

    Biomechanics in Physical Education and Exercise Science

    Book

  4. 4.

    Fitness, Wellness and Nutrition

    Book

  5. 5.

    Health Education Anatomy and Physiology

    Book

  6. 6.

    International Dictionary of Terms in Games and Sports (2 Volumes)

    Book

  7. 7.

    Introduction to Physical Education in the Contemporary Context

    Book

  8. 8.

    Khel Parshikshan Ke Vaiganik Siddhant

    Book

  9. 9.

    Khel Prashikshan Ke Sidhant

    Book

  10. 10.

    Kinesiology and Biomechanics

    Book

  11. 11.

    Kinesiology in Physical Education and Exercise Science

    Book

  12. 12.

    Physical Education and Health – XI

    Book

  13. 13.

    Physical Education and Health – IX

    Book

  14. 14.

    Physical Education and Health – X

    Book

  15. 15.

    Physical Education and Health – XII

    Book

  16. 16.

    Physical Education Ek Vistrart – UGC Net/Set/DSSSB

    Book

  17. 17.

    Physical Education Health and the Study of Sports

    Book

  18. 18.

    Physical Fitness and Wellness

    Book

  19. 19.

    Physical Fitness – How to Develop

    Book

  20. 20.

    Posture, Athletic Care and First Aid

    Book

  21. 21.

    Practical Education and Health Question Bank

    Book

  22. 22.

    Practical Guide to Physical Education Sports and Health

    Book

  23. 23.

    Principles of Sports Training

    Book

  24. 24.

    Proyogatmak Sports Encyclopaedia (Third Revised Edition)

    Book

  25. 25.

    Science of Sports Training

    Book

  26. 26.

    Scientific Principles of Sports Conditioning

    Book

  27. 27.

    Scientific Principles of Sports Training – MPCC 301

    Book

  28. 28.

    Sharirik Shiksha Evem Swastha (XII)

    Book

  29. 29.

    Sharirik Shiksha Evem Swasthya (XI)

    Book

  30. 30.

    Sharirik Shiksha Shiksha – Ek Vistrart – UGC Net/Set/DSSSB

    Book

  31. 31.

    Sharirik Shiksha v Swasthya

    Book

  32. 32.

    Sports Training

    Book

  33. 33.

    Wellness and Fitness

    Book

Awards & Achievements

  • Merit Scholarship, Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, Gwalior

    1963

  • Gold Medal – Best Student of the Graduating Class, Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, Gwalior

    1966

  • Gold Medal – First in Bachelor of Physical Education Examination, Jiwaji University, Gwalior

  • Gold Medal – First in Master of Physical Education Examination, Jiwaji University, Gwalior

  • Scholarship by Government of India under INDO-GDR Cultural Exchange Programme – Higher Studies at German College of Physical Culture, Leipzig, GDR

    1971

  • First Grade with Distinction – Diploma Course, German Democratic Republic (GDR)

    1971

  • Jaycees Award – Most Outstanding Young Man of Gwalior

  • Distinguished Alumni Award – Alumni Association of LNCPE, Gwalior

  • Technical Official (Chief of Throwing Events) in Athletics during the Ninth Asian Games, Delhi

  • Accompanied Indian University Athletics Team as Coach – World University Games, Edmonton, Canada

    1983

  • The only person in Physical Education in India to complete both Doctor of Letters (1987) and Doctor of Science (1996)

    1996

  • Technical Director – Bharatiyam (Mass Gymnastics Programme)

  • Best Teacher Award – Gwalior

  • American Biographical Institute – Man of the Year Award

    1998

  • American Biographical Institute – 2000 Millennium Medal of Honour

    2000

  • American Biographical Institute – Cultural Diploma of Honour

  • Nominated as Member – American Biographical Institute Research Board of Advisors

  • Accompanied Indian Universities Athletic Team as Chief-de-Mission – World University Games, Sicily, Italy

    1997

  • Invited Speaker on "Value Based Sports Education" – Memorandum of Understanding between National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) and NCERT, New Delhi

    2023

Membership of Important Committees & Professional Associations

  • Speaker – "Value Based Sports Education", MoU between National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) and NCERT, New Delhi

  • Member – Planning Commission, Government of India, Department of Youth Affairs and Sports

  • Member – Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE) Committee for Physical Education as a compulsory programme in educational institutions

  • Member – National Implementation Committee of CABE

  • Member – General Body, Governing Body and Finance Committee of Sports Authority of India (SAI)

  • Member – Core Group, Gwalior Literacy Mission

  • Executive Committee Member – Red Cross Society of India

  • Joint Secretary – National Association of Bio-mechanics

  • Member – National Association of Sports Scientists and Physical Educationists

  • Member – National Working Group on Kin-anthropometry

  • Member – National Association of Teachers of Physical Education

  • Member – International Council of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (ICHPER)

  • Member – Appointment Boards of various Universities/Colleges for appointing Lecturers, Readers and Professors

  • Member – Admission Committees of various Departments/Colleges of Physical Education

  • Working President – Physical Education Foundation of India

Professional Contributions

  • Chairperson/Member – Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India

  • Chairperson/Member – University Grants Commission (UGC)

  • Chairperson/Member – Sports Authority of India (SAI)

  • Chairperson/Member – Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

  • Chairperson/Member – Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS)

  • Chairperson/Member – Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS)

  • Chairperson/Member – State Departments of Physical Education and Sports of various States and Union Territories

  • Honorary Consultancy Service to Indian Army – Evaluation and Development of Physical Fitness Programmes for Soldiers and Gentleman Cadets

  • Member – Academic Council and Board of Studies of various Universities/Colleges of Physical Education