ASSURE-Sports Training
Alagappa Sports Supporting Utilities Reach to Everyone (ASSURE)
Description
Supporting Document
Objectives of the Practice
  1. To promote health and fitness awareness among sedentary individuals.
  2. To Develop tailored fitness programs for middle-aged and elderly to combat hypokinetic diseases.
  3. To formulate specialized training for aspiring athletes' peak performance.
Intended Outcomes
  1. Sedentary students to assess fitness levels and choose improvement strategies.
  2. Middle-aged individuals to receive health updates and tailored exercise plans.
  3. Sports enthusiasts to excel with specialized training for elite competition.

The ASSURE (Alagappa Sports Supportive Utilities Reach to Everyone) program stands out as one of the Best Practices & a flagship initiative in the University campus. This dynamic program starts before sunrise, as participants spanning ages 5 to 50 actively reporting to the playground, and begin their training. The program's visibility has increased significantly, leading to a dramatic rise in the number of participants. Children and their parents in and around Karaikudi benefit greatly from this initiative. Participants have seen improvements in various physical fitness components, including cardiorespiratory endurance, body composition, muscle flexibility, and muscular strength and endurance, which help delay aging.

Sports practices embedded within the landscape of Indian higher education offer a unique avenue for students to prioritize physical activity and holistic well-being. In a nation where academic excellence often takes precedence, the integration of sports practices within higher education institutions provides a comprehensive approach to student development. Typically scheduled in the early morning and late afternoon to accommodate academic commitments, these practices entail a spectrum of physical activities, from exercises and drills to team sports, aiming to elevate fitness levels, refine motor skills, and foster camaraderie among peers.

The inception of the Fit India Movement by the Indian Government on August 29, 2019, heralded a significant stride in promoting health-centric physical fitness awareness nationwide. The COVID-19 lockdowns during 2020 and 2021 underscored the critical importance of maintaining basic fitness standards, with several fatalities recorded among individuals lacking adequate fitness levels. In response, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, alongside the Sports Authority of India, rolled out numerous programs aligned with the Fit India Movement. Moreover, the University Grants Commission strongly advocated for the initiation of physical fitness programs across higher education institutions to alleviate academic stress among students and the general public. Alagappa University, in particular, is committed to fostering community fitness through extensive outreach initiatives.

Training Guidelines
  1. ASSURE program is entirely free of charge.
  2. Practice sessions occur regularly, except on Sundays, from 6:00 am to 7:30 am and 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
  3. Daily report is strongly encouraged and late arrivals after 6:00 am or 5:00 pm will miss that day's session.
  4. Winners of competitions will be honored in an appreciation ceremony the following day.
Participation at School Level
Position: Gold Medal, Date: 14.03.2021,
Venue: Karaikudi.
Participation at District Level
Position: Gold Medal, Date: 20.10.2022,
Venue: Thiruppuvanam.
Position: Gold Medal, Date: 16.10.2018,
Venue: Ramanathapuram.
Position: Gold Medal, Date: 20.10.2022,
Venue: Thiruppuvanam.
Position: Bronze Medal, Date: 23.08.2022,
Venue: Karaikudi.
Position: Bronze Medal, Date: 21.10.2022,
Venue: Thiruppuvanam,
Participation at Regional Level
Position: Gold Medal, Date: 09.11.2022,
Venue: Madurai.
Position: Gold & Silver Medal, Date: 05.11.2022,
Venue: Delhi.
Position: Silver Medal, Date: 23.08.2022,
Venue: Coimbatore.
Position: Silver Medal, Date: 02.12.2021,
Venue: Karaikudi.
Participation at State Level
Name: Srinithi
Position: Bronze Medal, Date: 08.12.2021,
Venue: Dindugal.
Name: Nithin
Position: Gold Medal, Date: 04.12.2022,
Venue: Chennai.
Participation at National Level
Position: Gold Medal, Date: 05.11.2022,
Venue: Delhi.
Position: Gold Medal, Date: 05.11.2022,
Venue: Delhi.
Position: Gold & Bronze medal, Date: 05.11.2022,
Venue: Delhi.
Position: Gold Medal, Date: 19.10.2022,
Venue: Bhopal.
Position: Silver Medal, Date: 19.10.2022,
Venue: Bhopal.
Position: Silver Medal, Date: 19.10.2022,
Venue: Bhopal.
Participation at Inter-University Level
Position: Participated, Date: 21.02.2022,
Venue: Bhuvaneshwar.
Position: Participated, Date: 17.03.2022,
Venue: Warangal.
Position: Participated, Date: 09.01.2022,
Venue: Chennai.
Position: Participated, Date: 04.01.2022,
Venue: Mangalore.
Position: Participated, Date: 09.01.2022,
Venue: Chennai.