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Department of Physical Education

Dr. Gajanana Prabhu BM.P.E., Ph.D. NET & JRF, NIS (cert),

Associate Professor
 

Area Of Research

Exercise Physiology, Sports Medicine, Volleyball, Athletics, Basketball & Handball

 

About the Faculty

Short note from the faculty

Awards

Sl No Award Name Award For Organization Year
1 Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) Research University Grants Commission 2004
2 Lt. Col. K. S. C. Nair gold medal securing first rank in M.P.E. Examination University of Kerala 2005
3 Shri K. G. Nadgir gold medal securing first rank in B.P.Ed. Examination Karnatak University 2003
 

Journals Publications

 
Sl No Authors Title Impact Factor Publisher Year
1 Nagaraja Y. and Gajanana Prabhu B. Health profiles of retired male and female sports persons of Karnataka state 7.217 International Journal of Health, Physical Education and Computer Science in Sports 2020-01-01
2 Nagaraja Y. and Gajanana Prabhu B. A study on socio-economic status of retired male and female sportspersons 5.62 International Journal of Movement Education and Social Science 2020-01-01
3 Gajanana Prabhu B. An elaboration of WHO social media tiles on promoting physical activities during covid19 situation 0 Vidyabharati International Interdisciplinary Research Journal (Special Issue) 2020-01-01
4 Nagaraja Y. and Gajanana Prabhu B. Benefits of participating in physical activity 7.217 International Journal of Health, Physical Education and Computer Science in Sports 2020-01-01
5 Nagaraja, S. Gajanana Prabhu B. and Prakash, S. M. Evaluation of measured and perceived body fat percentage among vision and hearing impaired school children 6.514 International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research 2020-01-01
6 Nagaraja, S. Gajanana Prabhu B. and Prakash, S. M. A study on self-perceived and measured right and left-hand tip pinch strength of differently abled children 5.34 International Journal of Advanced Education and Research 2020-01-01
7 Nagaraja, S. Gajanana Prabhu B. and Prakash, S. M. An interpretation of actual and perceived right and left hand isometric grip strength of unsighted and hard-of-hearing children 5.62 International Journal of Movement Education and Social Science 2020-01-01
8 Nagaraja, S. Gajanana Prabhu B. and Prakash, S. M. An assessment of measured and self-perceived forced expiratory volume per second and peak expiratory flow liter per minute among hearing and visually impaired children 7.315 International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Modern Education 2020-01-01
9 Nagaraja, S. Gajanana Prabhu B. and Prakash, S. M. An appraisement of self-perceived and measured Low back flexibility of visually and hearing impaired Children of Karnataka state 5.18 International Journal of Yogic, Human Movement and Sports Sciences 2020-01-01
10 Gajanana Prabhu B., and Gasti, A. M. A study on physical activity constraints in employees of higher education 5.7631 Review of Research 2019-01-01
11 Gajanana Prabhu B. Justifying the Need for Adapted Physical Education in Indian Perspective: A Review 0 International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, Special issue for International Conference 2019-01-01
12 Gururaj Puranik and Gajanana Prabhu B. A study of somatotype differences in basketball players playing at different positions 5.38 International Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Health 2019-01-01
13 Gururaj Puranik and Gajanana Prabhu B. A study on position wise differences in anthropometric and physiological variables of basketball players 5.48 International Journal of Physiology, Nutrition and Physical Education 2019-01-01
14 Rohan D’Costa and Gajanana Prabhu B. Association between actual and perceived endurance in high school students 5.48 International Journal of Physiology, Nutrition and Physical Education 2019-01-01
15 Rohan D’Costa and Gajanana Prabhu B. Exploring relationship between measured and perceived flexibility of high school students 5.18 International Journal of Yogic, Human Movement and Sports Sciences 2019-01-01
16 Nagaraja, S. and Gajanana Prabhu B. Relationship between measured and perceived body mass index in special population of Karnataka state 5.48 International Journal of Physiology, Nutrition and Physical Education 2019-01-01
17 Nagaraja, S. and Gajanana Prabhu B. A study on relationship between flat foot and health status in differently abled children 5.38 International Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Health 2019-01-01
18 Khalid Khan. Pooja, M. and Gajanana Prabhu B. Differences in balance ability between sportspersons belonging to indigenous and non-indigenous sports 4.917 Indian Journal of physical education sports and applied science 2018-01-01
19 Khalid Khan. Nagaraja, Y. and Gajanana Prabhu B. Joint Re-Position sense in sportspersons participating in different sports 5.18 International Journal of Yogic, Human Movement and Sports Sciences 2018-01-01
20 Tangarani and Gajanana Prabhu B. Suitability of yogic interventions to deal stress in young women 4.917 Indian Journal of physical education sports and applied science 2018-01-01
21 Tangarani and Gajanana Prabhu B. Effect of aerobic dance training on body composition of young women 5.24 International Journal of Yoga, Physiotherapy and Physical Education 2018-01-01
22 Thippeswamy, B., Appanna M. Gasti and Gajanana Prabhu B. Impact of twenty-four weeks yogic practice on percent body fat of obese men in Shivamogga urban locality 5.43 International Journal Physiology, Nutrition and Physical Education 2018-01-01
23 Thippeswamy, B., Appanna M. Gasti and Gajanana Prabhu B. Effect of 24 weeks yogic practices on lipid profile of obese men in Malnad region 5.18 International Journal of Yogic, Human Movement and Sports Sciences 2018-01-01
24 Nagaraja, S. Prakash, S. M. and Gajanana Prabhu B. Examining levels of perception on health and fitness in special population of Karnataka state 4.318 International Journal of Movement Education and Social Science 2017-01-03
25 Gajanana Prabhu B., and Bharath B. P. Review on inclusion of physical activities at summer camps in Shivamogga 0 Journal of Physical Education and Sports Sciences 2017-01-01
26 Tangarani, Gajanana Prabhu B. and Shivamurthy, A. Analysis of body composition and hand grip strength in active and inactive college level girls 0 International journal of physical education and sports sciences 2017
27 Ramesh Naik K., Gajanana Prabhu B. and S. M. Prakash Association of physical performance with academic achievement emotional intelligence and educational stress in female adolescents 5.43 International Journal of Physiology, Nutrition and Physical Education 2017
28 Ramesh Naik K., Gajanana Prabhu B. and S. M. Prakash Physical performance as an indicator of academic achievement emotional intelligence and stress in adolescent boys 0.316 International Journal of Movement Education and Social Science 2017
29 Nagaraja, Y. and Gajanana Prabhu B. Effect of eight weeks land and sand based plyometric training on selected physical and physiological variables 0 International Journal of physical education, fitness and sports 2017
30 Nagaraja, S. Prakash, S. M. and Gajanana Prabhu B. An assessment of waist to hip ratio and hand grip strength in special population of Karnataka state 4.917 Indian Journal of physical education sports and applied science 2017
31 Nagaraja, S. Prakash, S. M. and Gajanana Prabhu B. Examining levels of perception on health and fitness in special population of Karnataka state 4.318 International Journal of Movement Education and Social Science 2017
32 Harikanth, S. and Gajanana Prabhu B. Examining motivation for sports participation in youth of Goa participating in indigenous and non-indigenous sports 4.917 Indian Journal of physical education sports and applied science 2017
33 Harikanth, S. and Gajanana Prabhu B. Differences in motivation for participation in sports among male and female youth of Goa 4.917 Indian Journal of physical education sports and applied science 2017
34 Gajanana Prabhu B., Shadakshari & Rohan DCosta Examining association between physical fitness and stress in middle aged men and women 3.579 International journal on Health Physical Education and Computer Science 2017
35 Gajanana Prabhu B., Ramesh Naik, K. and Ajay R. E. Academic Stress of Active and Inactive Adolescents in Interscholastic Sports 1.7051 Indian Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Applied Science 2016
36 Ramesh H. Kittur, Gajanana Prabhu B., Madialagan and Manjula B. Karlwad Effects of selected yogasana and pranayama practice on physical capabilities of male adolescents 0.621 International Journal of Engineering Research and Sports Science 2015
37 Gajanana Prabhu B., and Mohan D. Motor skills in pre-school children of Anganwadi kendras and kindergartens 0.519 Journal of Physical Education Research 2015
38 Shivkumar, S., S. M. Prakash and Gajanana Prabhu B. Construction of physical fitness norms for adolescent boys of Karnataka state 2.1506 Indian Streams Research Journal 2014
39 Shivkumar, S., Gajanana Prabhu B. and S. M. Prakash Influence of regional disparity on physical fitness of urban adolescent girls 0.621 International Journal of Engineering Research and Sports Science 2014
40 Shivamurthy, A., Gajanana Prabhu B. and Anusoori Soloman Raju Ethnic Influences on Adolescents Motivation for Participation in Physical Activity 0.621 International Journal of Engineering Research and Sports Science 2014
41 Ramesh H. Kittur, Gajanana Prabhu B., Madialagan and Manjula B. Karlwad Yogasana and pranayama practice promotes physiological functions in male adolescents: A randomized controlled tria 0 Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Science 2014
42 Gajanana Prabhu B., Sharanappa S., and Maruthi T. H. Relationship between self perceived and actual body composition in post graduate female students 0 International journal of Fitness, Health, Physical Education and Iron Games 2014
43 Shivamurthy, A., Appanna M Gasti and Gajanana Prabhu B. Differences in speed, agility and flexibility among inter university level football players belonging to different south Indian states 4.22 Radix International Journal of Research in Social Sciences 2013
44 Shivamurthy, A., Appanna M Gasti and Gajanana Prabhu B. Cardio respiratory endurance of football players at inter university level 0.316 International Journal of Movement Education and Social Science 2013
45 Gajanana Prabhu B., Shivamurthy, A., and Tangarani A study on body composition and hand grip strength of active and sedentary college going females 1.806 International journal of behavioral social and movement sciences 2013
46 Gajanana Prabhu B. Exploring association between age, depression and physical performance among elderly in old age homes 0 International Journal of Movement Education and Social Science 2013
47 Gajanana Prabhu B. and Swamy S. N. An appraisal of agility in athletes engaged in indigenous and non-indigenous games of India 0 Journal of Physical Education and Sport 2013
48 Gajanana Prabhu B. Effect of Proprioceptive Exercise Training on Joint Reposition Sense and Balance of Athletes with Knee Injury 4.652 Journal of Exercise Science and Physiotherapy 2013
49 Gajanana Prabhu B. & Prakash, S. M. Bone Mineral Density in Female Athletes with Different Loading Patterns 0 Osmania Journal of Physical Education 2012
50 Gajanana Prabhu B. An Investigation on Brand Preference among Sport Shoe Consumers: A Cross Sectional Investigation 0 International Journal of Research in Commerce & Management 2012
51 Gajanana Prabhu B. and Prakash S. M. Bone Mineral Density of Female Athletes in Different Sports 0 International Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Yogic Sciences 2012
52 Gajanana Prabhu B. Exploring Strength Disparities Between Physically Active and Sedentary Men 3.094 Asian Journal of Research in Social Science 2012
53 Mantesh Bharamanna Kumbar, Gajanana Prabhu B., Researching Sexual Exploitation in Sport: A Female Athlete Perspective 3.094 Asian Journal of Research in Social Science 2012

Books

 
Sl No Authors Title Publisher Year
1 Anand Nadgir, Gajanana Prabhu B. and Puranik, Gururaj Puranik Kreedadhikaratva mattu Kreeda Shikshana Tathvagalu Mallasajjana Prakashana 2013
2 Gajanana Prabhu B. and co-authors Physical Education text Book- 8th standard Karnataka Text Book Society, Government of Karnataka. 2013
3 Gajanana Prabhu B. and Prakash S. M. Loading Patterns, Physical Activity and Bone Mineral Density Lambert Academic Publishing 2012

Book Chapters

 
Sl No Authors Title Publisher Year
1 Gajanana Prabhu B., Mahesh, J. N. & Shivamurthy, A Association between school attendance and body composition in high school students Proceedings of International Conference on YOGA FOR HARMONY OF BODY AND MIND 2019-01-01
2 Gajanana Prabhu B. Assessment of physical fitness and its relationship with age and gender in elderly Proceedings of National Conference on SOCIAL INNOVATION FOR AGEING POPULATION, Published by Kittel A 2019-01-01
3 Rohan D’costa and Gajanana Prabhu B. A REPORT ON BODY MASS INDEX OF STUDENTS FROM RURAL AREA proceedings of International Multidisciplinary conference 2018-01-01
4 Sathyanarayana L. H. and Gajanana Prabhu B. A REVIEW OF KHELO INDIA PROGRAMME: A RAY OF HOPE FOR PROSPECTIVE SPORTS TALENT IN INDIA Development of research (volume -2) - proceedings of International Multidisciplinary conference 2018-01-01
5 Khalid Khan and Gajanana Prabhu B. IMPORTANCE OF KINESTHETIC SENSE FOR SPORTSPERSON Development of research (volume -2) - proceedings of International Multidisciplinary conference 2018-01-01
6 Gajanana Prabhu B., Sharath S. & Nagaraja Y Comparison of motives for participating in physical activities in high school boys attending C.B.S.E. and state schools Proceedings of National Conference on MODERN PERSPECTIVES OF SPORTS SCIENCE AND YOGA FOR THE ENHANCE 2018-01-01
7 Gajanana Prabhu B., and Sujin, D. V. An assessment of burnout in physical education directors ‘Global innovative research dimensions’ proceedings of 7th International Multidisciplinary confe 2018-01-01
8 Nagaraja, Y. and Gajanana Prabhu B. Exploring the benefits of yogic practice in sportspersons Registrar, Tumkur University 2017
9 Gajanana Prabhu B., Shivamurthy A. and Abhishek A study on functioning of health and fitness centers in urban vicinity of Karnataka Registrar, Tumkur University 2017
10 Gajanana Prabhu B., and Sathyanarayana L. H. Effectiveness of instability resistance training devices in improving core muscle strength of young men ROLE OF YOGA AND TECHNOLOGY IN ENHANCING SPORTS PERFORMANCE AND POPULACE HEALTH 2016
11 Mantesh Bharamanna Kumbar, Shivamurthy, A. and Gajanana Prabhu B. Comparison of knowledge level of among rural and urban youth on indigenous game of India BROAD BASE SPORTS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION STRUCTURE AT UNIVERSITIES 2014
12 Gajanana Prabhu B. Exercise training for proprioception: An imperative part of post injury rehabilitation in sports PHYSIOTHERAPY IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCES 2014
13 Gajanana Prabhu B., Shivamurthy, A. and Tangarani A study on body composition, hand grip strength and bone properties of college level females VIJNANA KANNADA-10 2014
14 Gajanana Prabhu B. and Shivamurthy A. Relationship between handgrip strength and bone properties in young females: a cross-sectional study AEROBIC EXERCISES AND YOGA SCIENCE FOR HEALTH AND FITNESS 2013
15 Sakpal Hoovanna, Gajanana Prabhu B., and Sadashiva S Katyal. Societal Health Concern: Exploring perceptions on physical activity among college students HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, SPORTS AND WELLNESS IN SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY: A HOLISTIC AND INNOVATIVE A 2012
16 Gajanana Prabhu B. Prakash S. M. and L.S. Srinivasa Rao Incidence of overuse injuries among inter University athletes TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCES 2010
17 Gajanana Prabhu B. and Prakash S. M. Integrating ICT with physical education: creating a different teaching culture ICT IN EDUCATION: RECENT TRENDS 2010
18 Gajanana Prabhu B. Socioeconomic and effectiveness issues of physical education trainees in Karnataka DYNAMIC FACETS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION & SPORTS STUDIES 2009
19 Gajanana Prabhu B., Tangarani SILHOUETTE AS A VALID SELF REPORTED MEASURE OF BODY COMPOSITION IN YOUNG WOMEN ISSUES AND CHALLENGES IN IMPLEMENTATION OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCE IN UNDER GRADUATE L

Conferences

 
Sl No Authors Title Organizer Year
1 Gajanana Prabhu B TECHNOLOGY INTERVENTION IN SPORTS TRAINING AND INJURY MANAGEMENT National Level Faculty Development programme on “Revolution of Technology, Modern Fitness Trends, 2020-10-21
2 Gajanana Prabhu B., Nagaraja S. and Ramesh Naik GRIP STRENGTH DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ABLE BODIED AND DIFFERENTLY ABLED ADOLESCENTS International e-conference on Social and educational impact of Covid19 outbreak on 17th and 18th Aug 2020-08-18
3 Gajanana Prabhu B HOLISTIC APPROACH FOR WELLBEING OF YOUTH National level Webinar on “Futuristic Trends in Physical Education for Youth During Covid-19” 2020-08-10
4 Gajanana Prabhu B. AN ELABORATION OF WHO SOCIAL MEDIA TILES ON PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES DURING COVID19 SITUATION First International e-conference on “Future road map for health, fitness & wellness” on 30-07-20 2020-07-31
5 Gajanana Prabhu B. SPORT AS AN ANTIDOTE TO DELINQUENCY National Seminar on Response of the humanities to the present context on 7th September 2019 organize 2019-09-07
6 Gajanana Prabhu B. PERSONALITY DIFFERENCES IN INTER-UNIVERSITY LEVEL SPORTSPERSONS FROM RURAL AND URBAN LOCALITIES GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS SCIENCES-2018 with the theme “Awareness on spor 2018-10-13
7 Gajanana Prabhu B., Prakash, S. M. and Shubha, R. K. EFFECT OF INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT TRAINING PROGRAMME ON FUNDAMENTAL MOTOR SKILLS OF KINDERGARTEN CHILDREN Department of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, National College, Tiruchirapalli (TN). 2017
8 Dr. Gajanana Prabhu B. IMPORTANCE OF EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION IN DEALING NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES J S S College of Arts and Commerce, Gundlupet 2015
9 Dr. Gajanana Prabhu B. SAFE YOGA PRACTICE: A NECESSITY S.J.M. College for Women, Chitradurga 2015
10 Gajanana Prabhu B., & Harish B. V. PREVALENCE OF POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER IN INTER COLLEGIATE LEVEL INJURED SPORTS PERSONS Poornaprajna College, Udupi. 2014
11 Gajanana Prabhu B. PORTRAYAL OF OLYMPIC VALUES IN INDIAN MAINSTREAM MOVIES: AN APPRAISAL Manipal University, Manipal. 2014
12 Gajanana Prabhu B., & Arifulla, D. REGIONAL DIFFERENCES IN PERCEIVED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CONSTRAINTS AMONG EMPLOYED MEN Government First Grade College, Kuvempunagara, Mysore. 2013
13 Gajanana Prabhu B. A STUDY ON THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN AGE, DEPRESSION AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE AMONG OLDER ADULTS Banaras Hindu University (Varanasi). 2013
14 Gajanana Prabhu B., Prakash, S. M. & Podiya REVIEW OF FOLK GAMES IN SOUTH CANARA REGION: A CASE STUDY Shree Hanuman Vyayam Prasarak Mandal, Amravati. 2013
15 Gajanana Prabhu B. SOCIETAL HEALTH CONCERN: EXPLORING PERCEPTIONS ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS Department of Sociology, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta. 2012
16 Gajanana Prabhu B. DEVIANT BEHAVIOURS IN SPORT AFFECTING CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Dept. of Physical Education, Karnatak University, Dharwad. 2012
17 Gajanana Prabhu B. COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH ON ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION: SOCIAL OBLIGATION TO PHYSICAL EDUCATIONISTS SRTMU, Nanded (Maharashtra). 2010

Articles

 
Sl.No Authors Title Publisher Year
1 Gajanana Prabhu B “SPORTS INJURIES AND REHABILITATION” and “SKILLS AND TACTICS OF HANDBALL” academic lectures delivered at National Academic Webinar Series – 2020 in Physical Education condu 2020-09-12
2 Gajanana Prabhu B COMMUNITY OFFICIATING: GENERAL PRINCIPLES Khelo India online PE and Community Coaching Programme held from 01-06-2020 to 30-06-2020 organized 2020-06-23
3 Gajanana Prabhu B PHYSICAL EDUCATION AS AN ACEDEMIC DISCIPLINE Academic Staff College, Karnatak University, Dharwad 2018-03-09
4 Dr. Gajanana Prabhu B. Kreeda dinacharane kreedapatugalige seemithavalla Vijaya Karnataka 2016
5 Dr. Gajanana Prabhu B. Atotagalinda Moole Arogya Vijaya Karnataka news paper 2015
Sl No Title Funding Agency Co-Investigator Amount Status
1 COMPARISON OF SELECTED ANTHROPOMETRICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL VARIABLES AMONG INTERVARSITY MEDALISTS IN KHO-KHO Kuvempu University Dr. S M Prakash 23000 Completed
Sl No Investigator Name Title Year
Sl No Name Title Research Degree
1 Kiran Kumar N Y 438701943526 A STUDY ON EFFECTS OF PRE AND POST PERFORMANCE SPORTS MASSAGE ON PHYSICAL FITNESS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPABILITIES OF COMPETITIVE RUNNERS Ph.D.
2 Vasanthnaik P 433095884334 Effect of visual training on skill parameters, peripheral vision and balance ability of volleyball players Ph.D.
3 Sunil Ankolekar 528883450380 EXAMINING EFFECTIVENESS OF WATER BASED ADVENTURE SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES IN KARNATAKA Ph.D.
Sl No Name Title of Thesis Research Degree Year Address EmailId
1 Dr. Ramesh Naik K A study on the influence of physical performance on academic achievement, emotional intelligence and mental stress of adolescent boys and girls Ph.D. 2018-05-28 Kuvempu University Shankarghatta rameshnaikmhalli@gmail.com
2 Dr. Srinivas Harikanth A cross sectional study of motivation for participation in competitive sports among youth and men of Goa Ph.D. 2018-06-15 Honnavara, Uttara Kannada h.srinivas052@gmail.com
3 Dr. Khalid Khan A study on proprioception and balance ability in inter university level sportspersons Ph.D. 2018-12-18 Sadhankeri Dharwad khanvolley@gmail.com
4 Dr. Tangarani Effects of Indigenous and non-indigenous exercise interventions for management of body weight, mental stress and body image issues in young women Ph.D. 2019-01-14 Bhadravathi Shivamogga district tangarani12@gmail.com
5 Dr. Rohan D’Costa The study on self- perceived and measured physical fitness among students at high school, graduation And Post-Graduation level Ph.D. 2019-11-06 Shivamogga rohanashria@gmail.com
6 Dr. Gururaj Puranik Intra-Sport Comparison Of Anthropometric, Physiological And Psychological Parameters Of Basketball Players Ph.D. 2020-11-10 Dharwad gururajpuranik7@gmail.com
7 Anthony Francis P. S. A STUDY ON PERFORMANCE OF SPORTSPERSONS AND FUNCTIONALITY OF COACHES IN SELECTED PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR SPORTS HOSTELS Ph.D. 2022-06-02 Shivamogga anthonyfrancisps@gmail.com
8 Dr. Nagaraja Y A STUDY ON REPERCUSSIONS AND APPREHENSIONS OF SPORTS RETIREMENT IN SPORTSPERSONS OF KARNATAKA STATE Ph.D. 2022-03-02 Harapanahalli nagarajaybajarangi@gmail.com