Media Release

Mangaluru, Sep 15: A national-level webinar on the theme 'Fit India Movement 2020' was organized by the NCC Army Wing of St Aloysius College (Autonomous), here, on September 14 under the guidance of Col Manoj V U (commanding officer) and Lt Col Amith, administrative officer of 18 KAR BN NCC Mangalore Group.

The webinar was presided over by Fr Dr Praveen Martis, SJ, principal of St Aloysius College, (Autonomous), Mangaluru.

The webinar was co-ordinated by Captain Shakin Raj, associate NCC officer, NCC Army Wing of St Aloysius College, Mangaluru.

The webinar focussed on the meaning, relevance and significance of Fit India Movement and the need for the movement. It also covered various topics such as physical fitness and components of health-related and skill-related physical fitness. The webinar highlighted the various activities and the health benefits for cardiovascular endurance, muscle endurance, muscle strength and flexibility. There were also other topics that were covered, like safety precautions to be taken while performing gym exercises.

Besides, it was informed to the participants on what is physical activity, how much physical activity is recommended for adolescents (15-17 years) and adults (18-40 years), the benefits of physical activities, consequences of the lack of physical activities etc. The webinar covered issues regarding mental and emotional benefits of physical exercise, social benefits and factors affecting fitness. It also highlighted the government's initiatives for the promotion of Fit India Movement.
183 cadets from various institutions of Mangalore participated in this National Level Webinar.

At the end of the webinar, everyone took a pledge to maintain physical fitness.