Department of Physical Education…
Education at SAVEETHA isn’t confined to the courses a student selects; our endeavor is to aid in the overall development and achievements of each of our students. This includes physical fitness, mental ability and physical agility, team spirit and the discipline and drive required to work towards a goal, not to mention the ability to loosen up and have some fun. That’s where our extensive sports facilities fit in as our greatest asset; we encourage our students to pursue excellence in their chosen sports, providing them with the infrastructure facilities, environment and guidance in an elite manner. Since 2001 the Department of physical education is encouraging the students to participate in various sports and games in international / national/state / university & District level. The department has been producing tremendous result in the sports and games.
Our students won prizes at National Level and State Level Competitions. Our Students won Anna University Zonal & Inter Zonal Level Competitions. Our College won overall Championship in Anna University Zonal Athletics Meet 2016-17. Our Department is organizing “SAVEETHA TROPHY” Mega Sports Fest State level inter school & inter college tournament and zonal, inter zonal, State level tournaments regularly. Our Department has the honor of organizing All India, South zone Inter University Tournaments regularly.
Sports Facilities
The sports infrastructure comprises facilities for indoor and outdoor games. There are well-maintained outdoor fields for 400mts athletics Track & field with Gallery, Badminton Court, Ball Badminton Courts, Basket Ball Court, Cricket (outfield & Cricket Nets), Foot Ball Field, Hand Ball Court, Hockey Field, Kabaddi Court, Kho-Kho Court, Tennis (Synthetic Court), Throw Ball Courts, Volley Ball Court, and Indoor games like Chess, carom, Table tennis and Badminton, so on. We have well equipped modern fitness center for both Men & Women separately.
Indoor Games
Badminton (Shuttle) (Men & Women)
Carrom (Men & Women)
Chess (Men & Women)
Table Tennis (Men & Women)
Multi Gymnasium
Well equiped Gymnasium for both boys & girls seperately.
Equipment are
Adjustable bench press
CI and adjustable dumbbells
Chromium plates
Barbell rods and plates
Six station multi gym
Tummy vibrator
Swiss ball
Duster
Arm curl
Spin Bike
Elliptical
Treadmill
Sports Quota
We provide 40 Engineering seats every year for students who combine excellence in selected sports with creditable academic records. Students who have played at National and International level tournaments for the following games and sports are eligible to apply for the sports quota admissions: Athletics, Kho - Kho, Basket Ball, Volley Ball, Foot Ball, Hockey, Hand Ball, Throw Ball, Ball Badminton, Badminton, Cricket, Chess, Table tennis, Tennis. In recent years, the top ranks in the Anna University Sports Quota have been dominated by our students, underscoring our commitment to balancing academics and other activities without compromising on either.
Annual Sports Activities
Participation in Anna University Zonal and Inter zonal Tournaments.
Participation in South Zone and All India Inter University Tournaments.
Participation in Invitational Inter Collegiate Tournaments.
Participation in the Tamil Nadu Inter Engineering Sports (TIES)
Conducting the College Annual Sports day.
Organizing the SAVEETHA TROPHY State Level Inter Collegiate Tournament & Inter School Tournament.
Organizing the Anna University Zonal and Inter Zonal Tournaments.
Organizing the State Level Open Chess Tournament
Organizing the South Zone Inter University Tournament.
Participation in Extramural Competitions
Students are encouraged to participate in Inter-College, TIES and other States and National Tournaments and bring laurels to the Institution. The outstanding sports students are permitted to take part in All India Inter University Tournaments, State and National Championship. Special coaching camps are organized for Track and Field , Badminton, Ball Badminton, Basket Ball, Cricket, Foot Ball, Hockey, Hand Ball, Kabaddi, Kho - Kho, Table Tennis, Tennis, Throw Ball, Volley Ball, and coaching are also given by experts every year.
Intramural Competitions and College Annual Sports Meet
An organizing committee consisting of college Team captains and sports representatives is formed for the successful conduct of all the programmes of the department. Intramural Competitions both indoor and outdoor games and Annual sports meet are conducted. Cups, Trophies, medals and certificates are awarded for various disciplines. Mementos are awarded to TIES medalists and outstanding State & National level players.
Saveetha Chess Academy
Saveetha Chess Academy runs successfully. All Saveethaians can make use of this golden opportunity to realize the dream keeping one self fit and become a world class Chess player.
Eminent Sports Personalities who have visited our college!!
Dr. K. Vaithianathan – Vice Chancellor Tamil Nadu Physical Education Sports University.
Ms. Kavitha – Indian Kabaddi Women Team Caption & Asian Games Gold Medalist.
Mr. Selvabrabu – Indian Best Volley Ball Player & IOB Bank Manager.
Mr. Ananda Natarajan – Indian Athlete.
Shri. Jaya Shankar Menon- Indian Basket Ball Team Caption & Indian bank Chief Manager.
Mr.K. Sasikiran – Indian Chess Player (Grand Master)
Shri. D.V. Sundar Vice- Present –Tamilnadu State Chess Association- FIED.
Ms. Sujatha – Chief Editor-Deccan Chronicle.
Shri. Kamesh- Indian Chess Player.
Shri. Hariharan Hon. General Secretary –Tamilnadu State Chess Association
Mr. K. PREM KUMAR – Long Jumper -ICF – International athlete (Thanjavur, Tamilnadu)
Mr. R.CHANDRASEKAKRAN- Indian Weight Lifter Common wealth games gold medals Arjuna Awards.
Dr. A.M.MOORTHY – Vice Chancellor Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University.
The list indeed is long. We also have the habit of inviting IPS officers to our sports day function, which alone is an added glory and our students are highly motivated.
Conveniences provided
Special coaching by experts is provided to our students to excel in competitions.
Bus facilities and the needed help is provided for practice in the evenings.
Outstanding sports performers are given awards and rewards during the sports day celebrations.
Special attention has been given to spot out and develop the sports talents of our students.
An active sports committee functions as a unit to enhance the achievements every year.
