A Guest Lecture was organized on 28.06.2019 (Friday) on “SPORTS AND HEALTH” by the Department of Physiology, in lecture hall 1 at 2.00 P.M., Tagore Medical College and Hospital Chennai. The Speaker was Dr.Joanne Clarke, BA (HONS),MA,PGCHE,FHEA from Sheffield Hallam University, UK.
The program began with Tamilthaai Vaazhthu. Dr Kalaiselvi, executive director, Tagore Educational Trust delivered the welcome address. Dr Preetha Paul, Professor and Head, Department of Physiology introduced the speaker.
Dr Jo Clarke spoke regarding the importance of sports and its roles in the health of the individual, the community and the nation. She expounded on opportunities for higher studies in sports and physical activity available in Sheffield Hallam University.
The program was attended by many faculty members from Tagore Medical College as well as about one hundred and fifty first year MBBS students. The event was a great success.