PHYSICAL FITNESS SCREENING PROGRAMME

The Students' society of physiotherapy organized a Physical Fitness Screening Programme for the athletes of University of Peradeniya in collaboration with the Department of Physiotherapy to mark the World Physiotherapy Day. The program was conducted on 08th September 2022 at University Gymnasium. Prof. Terrence Madhujith, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of University of Peradeniya graced the occasion as the chief guest. The Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Head, Department of Physiotherapy, Director and the staff of the Department of Physical Education, academic staff of the Department of Physiotherapy also witnessed the ceremony. Dr. Esther Liyanage conducted a session on importance of physical fitness and injury prevention in sports. Physical fitness assessment and screening programme was conducted for university athletes. Physical fitness screening programme was successfully conducted with the participation of more than 80 university athletes.