Explore the intersection of psychology and physical education through this comprehensive course led by Dr. Mamta Sharma, a distinguished Professor of Psychology at Punjabi University, Patiala. Gain insights from an expert with 20 years of university teaching and research experience specializing in Counselling Psychology, Health Psychology, Environmental Psychology, and Physiological Psychology. Learn how psychological principles apply specifically to physical education contexts, drawing from Dr. Sharma's extensive research in behavioral medicine, music therapy, and biofeedback techniques. Discover evidence-based approaches to understanding the psychological aspects of physical activity, sports performance, and exercise behavior. Benefit from the expertise of a recognized authority who has published over 30 research papers in national and international journals, conducted post-doctoral research on music therapy's effects on aggressive adolescents, and received prestigious awards including the Punjab State Award for social service. Access knowledge from a practitioner who has contributed to mental health initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic and serves as a subject expert for various government programs related to drug abuse prevention and youth counseling. Understand the practical applications of psychological theories in physical education settings, informed by cutting-edge research and real-world experience in counseling and behavioral interventions.

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Dr Mamta Sharma, Professor of Psychology

Department of Psychology | Punjabi University | PatialaDr. Mamta SharmaProfessor, Dept of Psychology,Punjabi University, Patiala
She has 20 years of University teaching and research experience with specialisationin Counselling Psychology, Health Psychology, Environmental Psychology and Physiological Psychology. Key research areas are Counselling and BehaviouralMedicine - Music Therapy and Biofeedback.

She is also peer-reviewer for Texila International Journal of Psychology. She was key note speaker and judge for 4th International e-conference held in Oct.2017 in Texila American University. She has also been a member of academic council for distance learning program. She is a subject-matter expert on the subject of Psychology in many universities.
She has published more than 30 research papers in the journals of national and international repute. She conducted a Post Doctoral Research Project at NADA Centre of Music Therapy, Chennai on “Comparative Study of Hindustani and Carnatic Music on Psychological and Physiological Processes of Aggressive Adolescents".
She has been honouredby the Chief Minister - Punjab on 15th August 2021 by conferring ‘Punjab State Award’ under ‘social service category’ for selfless services given towards the success of Drug Abuse Prevention ‘BUDDY’ and ‘DAPO’ Programs. She has been nominated as Subject expert to provide tele-counselling to deal with Mental Health Issues as part of Punjab Govt’s initiative during COVID-19 Pandemic.
Other Social Responsibility Engagements:
• Nominated as State resource person by the Ministry Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India to train the master trainers under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan 2020.• Honouredby the Chief Minister - Punjab on 26th January, 2019 for selfless services given towards the success of Drug Abuse Prevention ‘BUDDY’ and ‘DAPO’ Programs.• Nominated as Subject Expert in the Committee for Preparing educative material on Anti-Drug Awareness & Prevention Programs by Special Task Force – Pb. Govt.• Nominated as Subject Expert in the Committee for devising module and course content for training to unemployed youth by Employment Generation Training Dept., Govt. of Punjab, 2019.• Nominated as Subject Expert in the Committee to provide counselling assistance to students of Punjab battling with exam stress through a special helpline created by Punjab State Commission for Protection of Child Rights from 1st -31st March, 2019.