From Tracks To Textbooks: New Programme Makes Learning Fun With Sports

In a step to transform education, Prayoga Institute of Education Research, an established DSIR institution in Bengaluru and The Sports School, India's pioneering integrated sports institution that integrates academics with professional sports training, have collaborated to unveil Krīḍā, an innovative programme blending the energy of sports with the academic depth of mathematics and science. Unveiling this first-of-its-kind initiative at a grand event on The Sports School's cutting-edge campus, this innovative initiative merges the excitement of sports with the rigour of science and mathematics and stands as a testament to the shared vision of the two institutions.

Designed for students in grades V–X, based on the NCERT syllabus, Krīḍā combines correlates core scientific and mathematics concepts with practical applications in sports and games, which seeks to make learning engaging and fun through hands-on activities Be it through the act of measuring speed during races, or analysing trajectories in football, Krīḍā bridges the gap between textbook theories and real-world applications. This innovative method improves critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving abilities while fostering a better understanding of complex academic subjects.

Prayoga is a not-for-profit research institute that empowers schools, teachers and students, and addresses challenges in Indian education through programmes that foster academic excellence and critical thinking. The Sports School has redefined education by making sports a medium of education, fostering holistic development with professional sports training alongside academics.

The event witnessed leading figures from the world of sports, including Pullela Gopichand, Chief National Coach of the Indian badminton team and Padma Bhushan awardee and Dilip Kumar, an entrepreneur, endurance athlete, a Boston Marathon 2022 top-3 Indian finisher who graced the occasion as the chief guests and shared their insights. Prominent personalities from the field of education, such as H S Nagaraja, Founder and Chief Mentor of Prayoga; Chenraj Roychand, Founder and Chairman, JGI Group; and TR Srinivas, Co-Founder of The Sports School, shared their vision for revolutionary educational concepts.

The attendees, including parents, educators and students gained insights into the programme's purpose and its anticipated impact on students' learning experiences, as they participated in the experiential learning stalls set up by Prayoga and witnessed various experiments conducted for the students and parents on different concepts related to physics, chemistry and biology. The Krīḍā launch event was conducted as a part of the Sports School’s annual day celebrations held over the course of the week.