YMCA College of Physical Education, Chennai was established in the year 1920 as a Private (Autonomous) Educational Institution. YMCA College of Physical Education Chennai is approved by NCTE and UGC, accredited by NAAC-A, and is affiliated with TNPESU, Chennai. YMCA College of Physical Education offers admission in the field of Science and Teaching at UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate level. Dr. S. Johnson Premkumar is the Principal I/c.
The YMCA Nandanam or the YMCA College of Physical Education was founded in 1920. It is a private autonomous educational institute founded by Mr. Harry Crowe Buck. Today the college has NAAC accreditation, is approved by NCTE and affiliated to TNPESU. The college offers several comprehensive courses on Physical Education. These include undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and doctorate courses.
The YMCA College offers courses on physical education and mobility science. There are coaching diploma courses offered by the institution for different sports too. The following table provides some details on eligibility for the various programs:
Course | Eligibility |
Master of Physical Education [M.P.Ed] | |
Ph.D | |
D.P.Ed. / B.P.E.S | - Qualify 10+2 exam or equivalent
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M.Sc. (Fitness, Exercise Rehabilitation and Nutritional Care) / B.P.Ed/ B.M.S. / PG Diploma in Sports Coaching Tennis, Cricket and Swimming | |
Apart from the regular courses the institution offers various additional courses as well. This includes certificate courses in medical fitness, sports medicine, soft skills, nutrition and more.
- There are also optional courses for Tai-Chi, personal trainer, shooting etc.