Field Visit to Enhance Experiential Learning for M.Sc. Students

Chandigarh, October 22, 2024: The students of M.Sc. Foods and Nutrition visited the Sports Department of Panjab University, Chandigarh to gain hands-on knowledge of various physical fitness tests.

The visit was organized with an objective to perform and learn various fitness tests and physiological measurements of sports person and athletes which is integral for the coursework of students under the subject ‘Nutritional Management in Sports and Fitness’. The faculty of the Sports Department demonstrated a range of fitness tests, including cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength, flexibility, and body composition analysis. The students also learned about the importance of these tests in evaluating overall fitness and health parameters.

Principal of the college, Prof Sudha Katyal, emphasized the significance of interdisciplinary learning and holistic understanding of health and well-being for the students.