Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education & Sports Sciences¸ Vikas Puri Delhi

PHONE No.: 011 28544497, ,

EMAIL: [email protected]

WEB SITE: www.igipess.du.ac.in

APPROVED BY/ AFFILIATED TO: University of Delhi

GENERAL HELPLINE NO.: 9899104337

COURSES:

Doctor of Philosophy (PH D) in Physical Education
Master of Physical Education (M P ED)
Bachelor of Physical Education (B P ED )
Bachelor of Science in Physical Education¸ Health Education & Sports(P.E.¸H.E. & S)

DESCRIPTION :

Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Sciences (IGIPESS) is one of the leading institution that also houses the Department of Physical Education & Sports Sciences under the Faculty of Inter-Disciplinary and Applied Sciences ¸ University of Delhi offering all the categories of teacher training courses in physical education.

The institute was established on 3rd August¸ 1987 by the Delhi Administration under the auspices of the University of Delhi. The institute is named after Late Mrs. Indira Gandhi ¸ the first lady Prime Minister of India. At the instance of University Grants Commission and based on professional advice of institutions like :
Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (Gwalior)¸
Netaji Subhash Institute of Sports (Patiala) ¸ and
Central Health Education Bureau (Delhi) ¸
A three year degree course viz. B.Sc. (Physical Education ¸ Health Education and Sports) was started in the institute in 1987. It also now offers B.P.Ed. (Bachelor of Physical Education¸ One year) and M.P.Ed. (Master of Physical Education¸ Two year) courses recognized by National Council of Teacher Education (N.C.T.E.). The institute has well-qualified staff ¸ adequately staff ¸ adequately equipped laboratories and rich library with latest books and research journals.