Professor Nirmaljit K. Rathee

Nirmaljit Kaur Rathee                                                                   

Over 20 years of university and college teaching and research experience in Physical Education; in-depth knowledge of the area; proven expertise in the field of teaching; solid educational and research base with numerous research papers and books at national & international levels; proficient in interpersonal and communication skills; strong commitment to cultural diversity, community, sports and Special Olympics; and recipient of many awards, honors and accolades.

Assistant Professor in Phy. Edu

302 857 6724

e-mail: nrathee@desu.edu

EDUCATION:

1992 – Ph.D.       Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Physical Education), Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.

Doctoral Thesis titled: Team Cohesion, Adjustment and Achievement Motivation as related to Performance and Gender in Team Sports.

1985 – M.A.        Masters’ in Physical Education, (Gold Medalist) Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Masters’ Dissertation titled: Proprioception, Perception and Motor Ability among Adolescent School Girls.

1983 – B. P. Ed.  Bachelor of Physical Education, (Silver Medalist) Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, India.

POST-DOCTORAL COURSE WORK:

May to Jun. 2002  Refresher Course for Lecturers in Physical Education: Academic Staff College, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, India.

Nov. to Dec. 2001 Attended Sports Administration Course of the Olympic Solidarity Sports Administration Programme: International Olympic Committee.

Oct. 9 to 29, 2001  Refresher Course for Lecturers in Physical Education: Academic Staff College, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India and University Grants Commission.

Mar. 4 to 31, 1999 Orientation Course for Lecturers: Academic Staff College, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.

Mar. 26-27, 1996  National Seminar cum Orientation Course in Research Methodology: Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.

SCOURSES TAUGHT AT DSU

2009 – present

Courses During Fall

12-257 Motor Development/Movement Education for 0-8 (3 C.H.)

12-453 Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education (3 C.H.)

12-253 History and Principles of Physical Education (3 C.H.)

12-124 Teaching Fitness and Physical Activity Concepts (3 C.H.)

12-363 Adventure-Based Education: An Experiential Approach (3 C.H.)

Student Teacher Supervision

Courses During Spring

12-358 Adapted Physical Education (3 C.H.)

12-236 Teaching Target and Field Games Skills, Concepts and Tactics (3 C.H.)

12-257 – 01 Motor Development/Movement Education for 0-8 (3 C.H.)

12-257 – 02 Motor Development/Movement Education for 0-8 (3 C.H.)

Student Teacher Supervision

Advisor, Capstone Research

 

 PAPERS PUBLISHED

Rathee, N.K. (2012).  An Investigation of Emotional Maturity among International, National and State Level Players. International Journal of Sport & Society, Vol. 2 (4), 73-81.

Rathee, N.K. (2011).  Achievement Motivation and Adjustment Patterns among International and National Players of Different Team Sports. Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7 (3): 369-374.

Rathee, N.K. (2010). Exploring the Effects of 12 weeks Physical Activity Program on Emotional intelligence and Mental Health among Visually Impaired Children in India. International Journal of Sport & Society, Vol. 1 (4), 77-85.

Rathee, N.K. (2010).  Exploring Cognitive Style and Emotional Maturity among Indian Handball Players Performing at Varying Levels. International Journal of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Vol. 1, 26-33.

Rathee, N.K. (2009).  Analysis of self-perception among college students.  Journal of Exercise Science and Physiotherapy, Vol. 5 (2), 87-90.

Rathee, N.K. (2009).  Investigation of Socio-Psychological Differentials among College Students. Psycho-Lingua, 39 (1), 34-38.

Rathee, N.K. (2008).  Managing Anxiety Exigencies: By Adopting Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions. In the Proceedings of National Conference on Scientific Temperaments in Physical Education and Sports.

Rathee, N.K. (2008).  Comparative analysis of Mood Profile and Goal Orientation among Combative and Non-Combative Sportspersons.  Penalty Corner – A Premier Sports and Physical Education Journal, Vol. 8 (1&2), 71-75.

Rathee, N.K. (2008).  Effects of perceptual motor training on perceptual motor abilities and intelligence among mentally challenged children.   Indian Journal of Sport Science and Physical Education, Vol. 17 (1&2), 1-11.

Rathee, N.K. (2008). Survey of Self Concept among Position Holding All India Inter University Handball Players. Proceedings of National Seminar on Sports Exercise Health Connections organized by Department of Physical Education, Chandigarh.

Rathee, N.K. (2006). Exploratory Study Regarding Youth Problems Among Pakistan and Chandigarh Mentally Challenged Cricket Players. Penalty Corner – A Premier Sports and Physical Education Journal. Issue-1 Vol. 5, p 3-6.

Rathee, N.K. (2006). Towards Integrated Personality through Sports: An Overview. Penalty Corner – A Premier Sports and Physical Education Journal. Issue-1, Vol. 5, p 71-73.

Rathee, N.K. (2006). Impact of Sports and Video Games on the Mental Health of Adolescents. Indian Journal of Sport Science and Physical Education, Vol. 15, No. 1 & 2 p 1-11.

Rathee, N.K. (2005). Aggression among Participants of Different Types of Sports. Penalty Corner – A Premier of Sports and Physical Education Journal .Issue-1, Vol. 4, p 8-13.

Rathee, N.K. (2005). Mental Imagery ability Among Elite Basketball Players. Penalty Corner – A Premier Sports and Physical Education Journal, Issue-1, Vol. 4, p 79-84.

Rathee, N.K. (2003). Better Mental Health for Better World. Proceedings of National Conference cum Workshop on Sports & Society. p 27-28.

Rathee, N.K. (2003). Sports for the Society-from vision to ultimate reality.  Proceedings of National Conference cum Workshop on Sports & Society. p 31-33.

Rathee, N.K. (2003). Community, Fairplay and Sports. Proceedings of National Conference cum Workshop on Sports & Society. p 51-52.

Rathee, N.K. (2003). Reemphasizing Psycho – Physio Fitness – A Holistic Approach. Proceedings of International Conference on Physical Education and Sports Sciences. p 91-98.

Rathee, N.K. (2002). Psyching Up the Players – Need of the Hour. Proceedings of Refresher Course. UGC and ASC Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, p 5-6.

Rathee, N.K. (2001). Role of Mental Imagery in Sports. Proceedings of Refresher Course. UGC and ASC, Panjab University, Chandigarh, p 72-73.

Rathee, N.K. (1999). Team Cohesion in Respect to Performance and Gender of Team Athletes. Journal of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, Vol. XII, No. I, p 1-9.

Rathee, N.K. (1998). Goal Setting in Sports Organizations. Proceedings of International Congress on Management of Physical Education & Sports, p 148-150.

Rathee, N.K. (1997). Adjustment Among Male and Female Athletes With Varying Levels of Performance. Sports Authority of India Scientific Journal, Vol. 20(1), p 19-25.

PAPERS ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION in 2012

 Research paper titled Psychological Resilience among participants of Combative Sports Groups has been accepted for publication in International Journal of Arts & Science.

Research paper titled Constructing Personality Profile of Charismatic Hockey Player Dhanraj Pillay has been accepted for publication in International Journal of Arts & Science.

Research paper titled Assessing Self- Satisfaction among Hockey players participating at varied performance levels has been accepted for publication in book of proceedings and in the Journal Greek Review: Oikonomia & Athlitismos.

Research paper titled Effects of residential status and sports participation on mental wellbeing of school children has been accepted for publication in International Journal of Science in Society.

Research paper titled Study of Motor ability, Perception and Proprioception among University Freshmen has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Social Sciences Research.

PUBLICATIONS:

Co-authored the following 9 books on the subjects of Physical Education and Sports:

[ BOOK TITLED “CREATIVE TEACHING OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION” IN 2005.

[ BOOK TITLED “PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND OLYMPIC MOVEMENT” IN 2004.

[ BOOK TITLED “ESSENTIALS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION” FOR PROFESSIONAL COURSES IN 2003.

[ Book titled “Basis of Physical Education, Health & Sports” in 2001.

[ Book titled “Scientific Approach to Physical Education & Sports” in 2001.

[ Book titled “Fundamentals of Physical Education & Sports” in 2001.

[ Modern Text Book of Physical Education, Health & Sports, for B.A-III, 2001. Revised 2nd Ed. 2003 (in English, Hindi & Punjabi languages)

[ Modern Text Book of Physical Education, Health & Sports, for B.A.-I, 2000. Revised 2nd Ed. 2003 (in English, Hindi & Punjabi languages)

[ Modern Text Book of Physical Education, Health & Sports, for B.A-II, 2000. Revised 2nd Ed. 2003 (in English, Hindi & Punjabi languages)

All the above mentioned books have been published by Kalyani Publishers, Ludhiana, Punjab, India

[ ARTICLE TITLED YOGA — AN AMAZING FUEL FOR BODY AND MIND.  IN EDUCATION SUCCESS MAGAZINE, AUGUST, 2004, VISHWAS PUBLICATIONS, CHANDIGARH, PAGE 101.

[ Article titled Positive Health-Attitudinal Healing. Published in magazine Nari Pehchaan, 2000.

[    Contributed as Subject Expert in the writing of lessons in the subject of Health & Physical Education for distance education for B.Ed. and M.Ed. Courses.