Centre for Sport Science-CSS, Chennai
Sports Club in Chennai

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), for the past three decades, has been dedicated to its mission to nurture scholars who demonstrate excellence while being locally and globally responsive in areas of education, healthcare delivery and research. During this period, the University has witnessed tremendous and significant growth both in stature and infrastructure. This is a result of the far-sighted vision of my beloved father, Shri. N.P.V. Ramasamy Udayar and the dedicated services by the faculty and staff. 
In continuing our quest for excellence, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University) is committed to build on the alliances and collaborative partnerships to set up a first of its kind Centre for Sports Science, a dedicated world-class centre for sports sciences, services and education.
In a world where change is the norm, one thing is certain - knowledge will be a key resource and will be highly sought after, both in India and around the globe. CSS is our answer to the growing need in India for Sports Medicine and Allied Sciences.

The infrastructure is complete with

• State of the art Exercise Physiology labs
• Isokinetic Testing and Training lab
• A sophisticated Bio mechanical lab
• Sports Rehabilitation Unit with Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy
• Multi-sports Testing/Training Hall
• A High performance Centre
• A World class Fitness Centre with an indoor running track
• An international standard indoor swimming pool
• Sport shooting facility with 10m, 25m and 50m range
• Video and Game Analysis room
• Sports Cafeteria
• Turf Sport Ground
• Boarding and Lodging facilities
• Specialist consultation suites
• Board rooms
• Class rooms
• Library
• Sports Museum
• Environmental chamber
• A large Aerobics & Yoga Hall

Sports Psychology

Sport psychology offered by CSS is an interdisciplinary science that draws on knowledge from many related fields including Biomechanics, Exercise physiology and Psychology. It involves the study of how psychological factors affect performance and how participation in sport and exercise affect psychological and physical factors.In addition to instruction and training of psychological skills for performance improvement, applied sport psychology includes work with athletes, coaches and parents regarding injury, rehabilitation, communication, team building, and career transitions.CSS offers:

• Issues and techniques of sport specific psychological assessment and mental skills training for performance enhancement and participation satisfaction
• Clinical and counseling issues with athletes
• Organizational and systemic aspects of sport consulting
• Developmental and social issues related to sport participation
• Bio behavioral bases of sport and exercise (e.g., exercise physiology, motor learning, sports medicine)

CRICKET,SHOOTING, BASKETBALL, ROWING, HOCKEY,

High Performance Centre

The High Performance Centre of CSS is now a preferred training venue for many international, national and local sport teams and individuals because of the excellent training facilities, sports medical and scientific services as well as hospitality. It is a recognised multifunctional and multi-disciplinary facility better described as a "one-stop" shop for elite high performance athletes.In today’s competitive sporting arena all sportspersons need to have a high level of Fitness covering Strength, Stamina, Flexibility and Agility. CSS has the latest and the best High performance training equipment. Maintaining a high level of fitness using the state of the art equipment will prevent many injuries in the first place. All Sportspersons training here will come under the watchful eyes of the Exercise Science and Sports Medicine specialists.The High Performance Centre at CSS is a dedicated area for training of elite level athlete. It is equipped with strength training machines from Rogers Athletic Company and aerobic equipment like CONCEPT2 rowers and spinning bikes. The facility will be managed by experts from South Africa and will adhere to the latest research based Testing and Training protocols developed by the highly skilled and experienced team of professionals at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA). An Indoor Swimming pool adds to the variety of training options available to the athletes.The Exercise Physiology Labs are equipped with JAGER VO2 analysers to conduct breathing analysis, a Laboratory Treadmill with inclination and declination up to 35% and speed limit of 40 km/h, a LODE Cycle Ergometer with high wattage to conduct tests like Wingate test. VO2 analyser with canopy hood will also enable analysis of basal metabolism rates. Blood Lactate analysis and Muscle Biopsy can also be carried out on a need to basis.The Isokinetic machine from BIODEX will enable objective and precise assessments of athlete muscle strength and enable faster rehabilitation for athletes recovering from injuries. An Indoor Swimming pool adds to the variety of training options available to the athletes.The Environmental Chamber is designed to simulate high altitude conditions and control the ambient oxygen levels which will benefit athletes playing endurance sports.

Infrastructure

Centre for Sports Science (CSS) as it will be known has been conceived with the vision to nurture and enhance Indian sports to International levels and has all the necessary infrastructure and international expertise needed for grooming our sportspersons. CSS is situated inside the Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University) campus in Chennai. The modern structure spanning over 1.6 lakh square feet, nestled in a green and serene campus, CSS provides a perfect setting for the sportsperson or team's complete needs.CSS offers a host of multidisciplinary services to the sports persons through a team of highly qualified and experienced full time professionals along with international experts in various key areas like , Sports Medicine, Physiotherapy, Biokinetics, Biomechanics, Nutrition and Sports Psychology. CSS is located alongside Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre &, Hospital, one of the largest medical facilities in India which offers excellent world class medical care including minimally invasive Arthroscopy Surgery for sportspersons headed by Prof. S. Arumugam, a renowned expert in Arthroscopy &, Sports surgery.The infrastructure is complete with

• State of the art Exercise Physiology labs
• Isokinetic Testing and Training lab
• A sophisticated Bio mechanical lab
• Sports Rehabilitation Unit with Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy
• Multi-sports Testing/Training Hall
• A High performance Centre
• A World class Fitness Centre with an indoor running track
• An international standard indoor swimming pool
• Sport shooting facility with 10m, 25m and 50m range
• Video and Game Analysis room
• Sports Cafeteria
• Turf Sport Ground
• Boarding and Lodging facilities
• Specialist consultation suites
• Board rooms
• Class rooms
• Library
• Sports Museum
• Environmental chamber
• A large Aerobics &, Yoga Hall