A collection of articles on physical education being released during a conference at Maharanis College of Commerce and Management in Mysuru on Friday.
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A conference on physical education underscored the importance of eschewing fast food and the imperatives of physical activity for better health here on Friday.
The conference was conducted by Maharani’s College for Commerce and Management and the Department of Collegiate Education.
A.H.M. Vijayalakshmi, regional joint director, Department of Collegiate Education, inaugurated the conference. She said that lifestyle change was adding to the deterioration of health among people.
Underlining the importance of physical activity, she said movement and physical effort were crucial for good health as it has a cascading impact on all organs of the human body
She also stressed the need to change eating habits and expressed concern over the popularity of fast or street food. Though they may be tasty, it harms human health and does not provide energy to the body, she added.
A souvenir containing articles on physical education and health written by several authors was released as part of the conference.
B. Chaitra,  a player of India’s World Cup-winning Kho-Kho team, was felicitated on the occasion. The organisers said about 200 participants from different parts of the State, apart from representatives from foreign countries, participated in the conference.
Prof. Somanna, principal of Maharani College, Prof. Maniazhagu, head of physical education and health sciences at Alagappa University, Tamil Nadu, H.B. Ravikumar, head of the MBA department, and others were present.
Published – February 07, 2025 09:02 pm IST