Guest Lecture on “Warm-Up Approaches” Organized Under MoU Collaboration with LNIPE
The Department of Physical Education, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, successfully organized a guest lecture on “Warm-Up Approaches” on 24 March 2026 under the academic collaboration established through the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Swami Vivekanand Subharti University and Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education. The program aimed to enhance students’ understanding of scientific warm-up techniques and their significance in improving athletic performance and preventing sports-related injuries. The session was effectively anchored by Mr. Mohd Sartaz, who ensured the smooth conduct of the event. The distinguished resource person, Dr. Birendra Jhajharia, Prof. (Dr.) Birendra Jhajharia, Professor and Head, Department of Exercise Physiology, Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE), Gwalior, delivered an enlightening lecture on various warm-up methodologies, including general and specific warm-ups, dynamic stretching exercises, and their practical applications across different sports disciplines. The program commenced with a warm welcome address by Dr. Manju Adhikari, who emphasized the importance of such collaborative academic initiatives in enriching students’ knowledge and professional competencies. As a token of appreciation and respect, a traditional welcome with a patka and a plant sapling was presented to the guest speaker by Dr. Manju Adhikari and Dr. Praveen Kumar.
During the lecture, Dr. Jhajharia elaborated on the physiological and performance-related benefits of proper warm-up routines, highlighting their role in enhancing flexibility, increasing blood circulation, improving neuromuscular readiness, and minimizing the risk of injuries. He also demonstrated practical warm-up techniques and encouraged students to incorporate evidence-based warm-up protocols into their daily training practices. The session concluded with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Sandeep Kumar, who expressed sincere gratitude to the guest speaker for sharing his valuable expertise and thanked all participants for their enthusiastic involvement. The event was attended by faculty members, research scholars, and students, including Dr. Deepak Raghav, Dr. Atul Tiwari, Dr. Ankit Singh Jadon, Ms. Deepanshu Chaudhary, and Mr. Mohd Sartaz. The lecture proved to be highly informative and beneficial, providing students with practical insights into contemporary warm-up practices and reinforcing the significance of scientific training methods in physical education and sports. The program also strengthened the academic partnership between Swami Vivekanand Subharti University and LNIPE, fostering knowledge exchange and professional development opportunities for students and faculty alike.
