M P E, M Phil, PhD, M.A. (Psychology); M Phil (Psychology);

1. Presently working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Kannur University w.e.f. 15.12.2015
   
2. Former, Director, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Kannur University.
   
3. Associate Professor at P.K.M. College of Education, Madampam, Kannur, Kerala from November 1998 to 14 December 2015
   
4. Principal in charge of P.K.M. College of Education, Madampam from April 2001 to February 2003.
   
5. Research Guide at Kannur University and Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.
   
6. Chairman, Board of Studies in Physical Education, Kannur University.
   
7. Former Member, Faculty of Education, Kannur University
   
8. Former Member, Board of Studies, University of Calicut.
   
9. Former Member, Board of Studies in Phy Edn, University of Kerala.
10. IQAC Coordinator of P.K.M College of Education (Re-accredited by NAAC with
    ‘A’ Grade (2006 to 2015)
11. National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) Visit team member for colleges in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
    
    

Research Project Completed:

1. UGC Major Research Project entitled “Compilation, Digitisation and Databasing of PhD Theses in Physical Education and Sports Sciences: Creation of Metadata Upto 2010” – (Grant Amount Rs 8,11,700/-)
2. UGC Minor Research Project entitled “Assessment of Body Mass Index and Health Related Physical Fitness Among School Children in Kerala”, October, 2008- (Grant Amount Rs 30,000/-)
3. Metabolic And Hormonal Responses And And Elctrolyte Status Following Badminton Matches: Implications For Recovery Fluid Badminton World Federation BWF (Grant - USD 5000
   

Research Projects Ongoing :

1. Study On Quality Of Life, Physical Fitness And Health Status Profiling: Development Of E- Portal to Follow Physical Fitness And Health Status Of Kannur University Students (Higher Edn, Government of Kerala (Interdisciplinary Project with Department of Statistical Sciences, Kannur University) (Grant – Rs 9.8 lakhs)
   

1. Research in Applied Sports Psychology
2. Exercise Physiology with Emphasis on physiological demands and recovery mechanisms
3. Research in Science of Racket Sports, especially badminton
4. Sports Pedagogy and Sports coaching
   

1. Nandya V, Anil Ramachandran and Deepak G; “Prevalence of Lifestyle Diseases: Comparison with Respect to Gender, Locale, Age and Lifestyle” International Journal of Research Pedagogy and technology in Education and Movement Studies. Vol. 4, Issue. 4, June 2016: 1-12.
   
2. Jino Sebastian and Anil Ramachandran; “A Study on Mental Health Status Among Undergraduate Students of Kannur University” International Journal of Behavioural, Social and Movement Sciences. Vol. 7, Issue1, January, 2018: 15-24
   
3. Ramachandran, Anil; David, Jayarajan; and Bharadwaj, Gunjan (September 2015). “Analysis of Coping Skills Between Sportspersons Belonging to Individual and Team Sports” International Journal of Research Pedagogy and Technology in Education. Vol 4, No.1, 56-62.
   
4. Raphel, Stalin and Ramachandran, Anil (July 2015). “Analysis of Motivational Climate Among Kerala Football Players” International Journal of Behavioural, Social and Movement Sciences. Vol 4, No.3, 20-26 .
   
5. Raphel, Stalin and Ramachandran, Anil (July 2015). “Analysis of Sources of Sports Confidence Among Kerala Football Players” International Journal of Research Pedagogy and Technology in Education. Vol 3, No.4, 55-63
   
6. Ramachandran, Anil (July 2014). “Transforming Education to Meet the Needs of the New Millenials: Challenge for Teachers in the Digital Era” Research and Pedagogical Interventions (Peer-reviewed Research Journal in Education). Vol 3, No.1, 16-21
   
7. Ramachandran, Anil (January 2013) “Effect of Imagery Modality on Pre-Competitive Anxiety, Self-Confidence and Archery Performance” Indian Journal of Sport Psychology Vol.1, No.1
   
8. Ramachandran, Anil (October, 2012). “Scientometric Analysis of Doctoral Dissertations in Physical Education in Kerala and TamilNadu”. International Journal of Behavioural, Social and Movement Studies Vol.1. No.4, 174-184
   
9. Ramachandran, Anil (July 2011). “Comparative Effects of Different Frequencies of Glucose and Fructose Feedings on Blood Glucose Levels and Endurance Exercise Performance” Journal of Sports, Physical Education, Allied and Alternative Sciences Vol.2, No.1, 8-14.
   
10. Ramachandran, Anil and P P, Sunil Kumar (June, 2010). “Use of Imagery Among Athletes: Comparison with Respect to Gender and Sport” Journal of Movement Education Vol.2. No.2, 1-5.
    
11. Joseph, George, Ramachandran, Anil and Nair, Usha S, (June, 2010) “The Effect of Plyometric Training and Complex Training Programmes on Selected Power Variables of Volleyball Players” Journal of Movement Education Vol.2. No.2, 45-49.
    
12. Ramachandran Anil; Deol, Nishan Singh and Gill, Manmeet, (2009). “Assessment of Body Mass Index and Health Related Fitness Among School Children” Journal of Physical Education and Sport Vol.25, No.4.
    
13. R, Anil and Joseph, Sholy, (2000) “A Study of Interest in Teaching of Teacher Trainees Undergoing B Ed Course in Kannur University”, Experiments in Education. Vol.28, No.12: 184-187.
    
14. R, Anil and Uppal. A K, (July 1995) “The Effect of Varying Schedules of Glucose Supplementation on Endurance Capacity During Prolonged Cycle Ergometer Exercise”, Journal of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Vol.8, No.2, 46-51.
    
15. R, Anil and Pradhan, Krishnendu, (1995) “Exercise and the Quality of Life: Physical Activity Programming for the Aged”, Ageing & Society The Indian Journal of Gerontology Vol.6, No.1 & 2: 21-24.
    
16. R, Anil and Pradhan, Krishnendu, (1995) “Promoting Better Health Care for the Aged: Benefits of Physical Activity and Sports Particpation”, Ageing & Society The Indian Journal of Gerontology Vol.5, No.3 & 4: 21-24.
    
17. Pradhan, Krishnendu, R, Anil and Dey, R N, (July, 1994) “Intersportive Difference in Maximal Aerobic and Anaerobic Capacities of Male Athletes”, Journal of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Vol.6, No.1,56-61.
    

In Special Issues: (3)

1. Ramachandran, Anil. (2007) “Career Planning: Guidelines to Parents and Students” Higher Education in India and Abroad, Kottayam: A Rashtra Deepika Publications,8-10.
   
2. Ramachandran, Anil. (2007) “Higher Education and Careers: Importance of Selection of Courses and Colleges”, Higher Education in India and Abroad Kottayam: A Rashtra Deepika Publcations,8-10
   
3. Uppal, A K and R, Anil (1998) Aids and Sports: The Risk Factor, Cenbosec, Special Issue on Competitive Sports, CBSE, New Delhi, pp.61-62.
   

In Proceedings of National Seminars/Conferences: (28)

1. Anil Ramachandran and Krishnendu Pradhan “Contextual and Pedagogical perspectives in Sport” Proceedings of National Seminar, Calcutta, 2017.
   
2. Anil Ramachandran “Winning Psychology: Perspectives for Coaching and Parenting” Proceedings of National Seminar on Sports Sciences in Pursuit of Excellence in Badminton organised by PKM College of Education and School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Kannur University from 20-21 March, 2017: 29-31.
   
3. Anil Ramachandran; Joshua P Y and Biju Thomas “Comparison of Skill Test and Intelligence in Relation to Playing Ability in Badminton ” Proceedings of National Seminar on Sports Sciences in Pursuit of Excellence in Badminton organised by PKM College of Education and School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Kannur University from 20-21 March, 2017: 68-74.
   
4. Anil Ramachandran, Jayarajan David and Subhash Chandra “Survey of Injuries Among Badminton Players” Proceedings of National Seminar on Sports Sciences in Pursuit of Excellence in Badminton organised by PKM College of Education and School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Kannur University from 20-21 March, 2017: 95-104.
   
5. Joseph, Jasmine and Ramachandran, Anil (2016) “Religious Cultural Interventions in Sports” Proceedings of Global Conference on Scientific Culture in Physical Education and Sports Organised by Department of Physical Education, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab from 18 to 20, February, 2016.
   
6. Joseph, George and Ramachandran, Anil (2016) “Post- Activation Potential: Theory and Application for Power Gains” Proceedings of Global Conference on Scientific Culture in Physical Education and Sports Organised by Department of Physical Education, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab from 18 to 20, February, 2016.
   
7. Ramachandran, Anil (2015) “Developing Pathways to Happiness and Wellbeing” Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Strategies for Preventing Hypokinetic Diseases organized by Department of Physical Education, Alphonsa College, Pala, Kerala, 23-24 March, 2015.
   
8. Ramachandran, Anil (2015) “Need for a Paradigm Shift in Health Care and Health Development” Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Physical Activity and Dietary Habits for Healthy Living organized by Department of Physical Education, St Josephs College, Irinjalakuda, Kerala, 12-13 March, 2015.
   
9. Ramachandran, Anil (2014) “Psychological Perspectives in the Process of Talent Development in Sports” Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Sports Sciences organized by Governmnet College of Physical Education, East Hill, Calicut, 27-28 November.
   
10. Ramachandran, Anil (2014) “Lifestyle Changes for Stress Survival – Towards a Destiny of Peace and Happiness” Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Prevalence and Control of Lifestyle Diseases in Kerala organized by Department of Physical Education, Devamatha College Kuravilangad, Kottayam, 6-7 February, 1-2.
    
11. Ramachandran, Anil (2014) “Influence of Media and Lifestyle on Adolescent health Issues” Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Value based Interventions in Teacher Education Institutions for Adolescent and Family Health Issues organized by Keyi Sahib Training College, Taliparamaba, 12-13 March, 2014,
    
12. Ramachandran, Anil (2013) “Not Learning Disabilities, But Differential Abilities – Embracing Uniqueness of Children” Proceedings of National Seminar on Positive Schooling Through Positive Teacher Education organized by NSS Training College, Pandalam, 5-7 September, 2013,
    
13. Geetha, C & Ramachandran, Anil (2013) “Sport and Gender: Sport as a Tool for Advancing Gender Equity and Women Empowerment” Proceedings of International Conference on Futuristic Trends in Physical Education organized by Punjabi University, Patiala, 24-26 January, 2013, Vol 4: 540-541.
    
14. Ramachandran, Anil (2013) “Promises to Podium: Developing Youth Sports to Olympic Champions” Proceedings of International Conference on Futuristic Trends in Physical Education organized by Punjabi University, Patiala, 24-26 January, 2013, Vol 4: 95-97.
    
15. David, Jayarajan & Ramachandran, Anil (2013) “Analysis of Social Support and Coping Skills Among national level Sportspersons” Proceedings of International Conference on Futuristic Trends in Physical Education organized by Punjabi University, Patiala, 24-26 January, 2013, Vol 4: 173-176.
    
16. Ramachandran, Anil (2012) “Athlete Centered Model: The Pedagogical and Psychological Approach to Coaching. Proceedings of National Conference on Sports Psychology, School of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Kannur University, 22-23 June, 2012
    
17. Ramachandran, Anil (2012). “Curriculum Development and Research” Proceedings of UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar on Community Involvement in Curriculum Development organized by Mount Taboor Training College, Pathanapuram, Kollam 1-2 March, 2012:8-10.
    
18. Ramachandran, Anil (2012). “Management and Marketing Issues in Physical Education and Sport” Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Current Trends and Issues in Physical Education organized by Department of Physical Education, Kuvempu University, Shimoga, Karnataka 6-7 January, 2012:34-38.
    
19. Ramachandran, Anil (2011). “Physical Activity and Psychological Wellbeing: The Feeling Good Aspects” Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Lifestyle management @ Fitness.com organized by St Paul’s College, Kalamassery , 16 Decemberr, 2011:
    
20. Ramachandran, Anil (2011). “Towards Wellness Curricula: Journey into Transformation and Rejuvenated Life” Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Yoga for Health Care and Longevity organized by St Josephs College for Women, Alapuzha, 16 October, 2011:
    
21. Ramachandran, Anil (2011). “Mental Imagery in Sports: Perspectives, Models and Strategies for Application” Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Conference on Physical Education: The Key for Holistic Inter-Disciplinary Collaboration organized by Department of Physical Education, Teacher Education and learning, Post Graduate Government College, Chandigarh, 11-13 March, 2011:
    
22. Ramachandran, Anil. (2010). “Higher Education in India: Global Imperatives and Regional Challenges”. Proceedings of the NAAC Sponsored National Seminar on “Major Issues in Indian Higher Education Pertaining to Quality ” organized by IQAC, Mahatma Gandhi Government Arts College, Mahe, 23-24 March, 2010: 7-12.
    
23. Ramachandran, Anil. (2010) “Mental Skills Training: Role of Imagery in Sports” Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Recent Trends in Physical Education, Sports, Health Education, Yoga and Stress Management” at Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta from 13-15 August, 2010: 10-12
    
24. Ramachandran, Anil. (2010) “Health Promotion: An Approach to be Mainstreamed in the Total Health Care System” Proceedings of the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Nutrition and Health Care for Healthy Aging” at B.K. College, Amalagiri, Kottyam from 14-15 January, 2010: 21-16
    
25. Philip, Natasha and Ramachandran, Anil (2010) “Cord Blood Banking: Overlapping Concerns” (2010). Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Conference on Promotion of Education and Health: Perspectives and Concerns in Purview of Social Justice”, P.K.M. College of Education, Kannur, March 2-3, 2010: 70-77.
    
26. Antony, Mary; Ramachandran, Anil; Shiju, s; and Noby, C C “Sports and Women: A Probe into Women Empowerment under the Existing Socio-cultural Scenario of Kerala State” Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Conference on Promotion of Education and Health: Perspectives and Concerns in Purview of Social Justice”, P.K.M. College of Education, Kannur, March 2-3, 2010: 87-94.
    
27. Ramachandran, Anil. (2009) “Classroom Management Using E-resources: Integrating ICT in Teacher Education”, Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Seminar on E-learning Strategies in Teacher Education, 20 & 21 August, 2009: 42-47.
    
28. Ramachandran, Anil. (2006) “The Professional Paradox of Physical Education: Need for An Action Plan”, Proceedings of International Conference on Physical Education and Sports Sciences, 28-30, April, 2006: 7-9.

Books Published:

1. Ramachandran, Anil (2011) Health, Fitness and Wellness, Akademia Publications, Calicut, 2011
   

Books edited:

1. Ramachandran, Anil (2017) Proceedings of UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Sports Science in Pursuit of Excellence in Badminton, 2017: Published by Akademia Publications, Calicut, ISBN: 97881922109-6-4
   
2. Ramachandran, Anil (2015) Lifelong Physical and Mental Wellbeing: Role of Sports and Exercise (UGC Seminar Proceedings, PKM College of Education, Madmapam) , Akademia Publications, Calicut, 2015
   
3. Ramachandran, Anil (2011) Conference Proceedings “Promotion of Education and Health: Perspectives and Concerns in Purview of Social Justice” PKM College of Education, Madampam, Akademia Publications, Calicut, 2011