Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram, which bears the name of Lakshmibai, Rani of Jhansi, the dauntless heroine of the First War of Independence, was established by the Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Education on 17th August, 1985. The college is a humble tribute of the nation to the unrelenting spirit of freedom, valor and patriotism. As an off-shoot of Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, Gwalior (now LNIPE) it aims to provide excellent facilities for the upliftment of Physical Education and sports in the country and serve as a model institute of teacher-training by offering under-graduate, post-graduate and doctoral studies.
The college is affiliated to the University of Kerala and it aims to serve as a model institute of teachers training by offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Besides the academic programmes the college also has centres of excellence, sports training schemes of SAI in few disciplines. The college is located at the northern side of the Kariavattom Campus of the University of Kerala approximately 15 km. from Thiruvananthapuram city on the National Highway 47. The expanse of coconut and cashew plantation produces a soothing effect on the human body, mind and spirit.
In collaboration with the Ministry of Youth affairs and sports, Ministry of Education Govt. of India organised online training programmes for PE teachers and community coaches where in Total 58 Indian and 58 International Experts from 29 Countries shared their expertise in the fields of PE and Community Coaching. So far more than 55,000 participants took part in this Online training Programme.
The candidate should have a Bachelors degree in any discipline with 50% marks and having at least participation in the college/inter-zonal/district/School competitions ion sports and games as recognized by the AIU/IOA/SGFI/Govt. of India or
Boys Hostel Hostel facilities are provided for boys Quarters are provided for members of staff. The college also supports a health center that provides treatment for ordinary ailments and injuries.
Girls Hostel Hostel facilities are provided for girls. Quarters are provided for members of staff. The college also supports a health center that provides treatment for ordinary ailments and injuries.
Gym The College has a Health Club compulsorily to facilitating a healthy and active lifestyle of its members. Our Fitness Centre begins with a fitness appraisal to assess our clients' current fitness level providing a basis for the client to develop the most effective fitness program. A body composition analysis, goal discussion, and program recommendation are included. Weight training room, Weight training station, free weights, and multi-gym.
Library The college library has a rich collection of more than 8000 books on physical education, sports, sports sciences, and general subjects. The college subscribes to 70 national and international professional journals and magazines. An amount of more than Rs. 3 lakhs is set apart every year for procuring the latest volumes.
Sports The college has sports facilities for all students.
Cafeteria The college has a canteen facility for staff and students.
Auditorium The college has an auditorium facility for events and seminars.
Medical/Hospital The college has a health center with a first aid facility for the students.
IT Infrastructure The college laboratories are equipped with highly sophisticated equipment used in research in sports sciences and practical activities of physical education as well as for providing medical and scientific backup to students, athletes, and campers. Master's degree students are compulsorily given training in computer applications. A well-set sports Psychology lab with facilities for verbal, non-verbal, and performance tests of intelligence, personality, aggression, anxiety, and intervention programmers are available in this college.
Laboratories The college has a departmental based laboratory facility for the students.
Guest Room The college has guest house/waiting room facilities for visiting faculty and student family members.