Mr. Bhargav Sarmah

Assistant Professor (Physical Education & Sports)
ASCA L2 Associate, NET, FSTO

Phone No. – 6357436714

Email – bhargav.sarmah@rru.ac.in

LinkedIn Profile – http://www.linkedin.com/in/bhargav-sarmah-5698b415b

About Mr. Bhargav Sarmah

Bhargav S holds a Master’s degree in Sports Psychology from LNIPE Gwalior, a prestigious institution known for its excellence in Physical Education and Sports Science. As an ASCA L2 Accredited coach, he has acquired valuable experience working alongside elite and PCAS professional coaches, enhancing his proficiency in athlete development.

His qualifications extend to include certifications such as the Federation State Technical Official Certification (FSTO) and successful completion of the National Eligibility Test (NET). His teaching experience spans across diverse areas of sports science, reflecting his comprehensive understanding and ability to impart knowledge effectively.

Key Responsibilities
  • Teaching Physical Education and Sports Science
  • Extramural In charge : Managing and providing assistance to sports teams from all the Campuses of Rashtriya Raksha University across India to participate in various tournaments.
  • Training Program Coordinator :Communicating with training heads to identify training needs and mapping out development plans. Also responsible for managing, designing, coordinating and conducting all external training programs.
Academic Qualifications
  • Pursuing Phd(Physical Education and Sport Science)
  • M.P.ED (MASTERS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION in Sports Psychology,Cricket Specialization)
    • Extra Qualifications
  • Certificate Course in “Bio-hacking your Brains Health “ from Emory University
  • Certificate Course in “Psychological First- Aid” from JOHNS HOPKINS University
  • Completed the ASCA (Australian Strength and Conditioning Association) Level 2 Associate Coach Certification.
  • Additionally, undertook courses including “Bio-hacking Your Brain’s Health” from Emory University, “Psychological First-Aid” from Johns Hopkins University, and “Injury and Healing in Sports Physiotherapy” from Physiopedia.
    • Research Area/ Expertise
  • Sports training
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Sports Psychology
  • Important Links:
    • 1. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Bhargav-Sarmah
    2. http://www.linkedin.com/in/bhargav-sarmah-5698b415b
    Work Experience
    • Worked as Asst. Professor at College of Physical Education, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to Be University , Pune.
    • Worked as a Fitness Trainer under ASCA PCAS Level 2 Coach at Studio Fitness for Athlete Development, Guwahati.
    • Worked as Asst.Prof (Health and Physical Education , WGCE , Guwahati. )
    • Worked as Asst. Prof (Health and Physical Education , NIFTE ,Khetri )
    • Internship Program At Assam Valley School , Sonitpur and Studio Fitness , Guwahati.
    • Summer Coaching Camps At LNIPE In Badminton and Cricket
    Honors / Awards / Achievements / Appreciation
  • Appreciation from Khelo India and SAI for being the UCM (University Contingent Manager) at 4th Khelo India University Games 2023-24 , Guwahati from Rashtriya Raksha University , Gujarat.
  • Appreciation from Universitas the Sumetra Utara, Indonesia for being a member in developing the Syllabus under Erasmus+ SPIRIT Projects (Erasmus+),European Union
  • Appreciation from Lovely Professional University for participating as an active member in the Global training for trainers program under SPIRIT projects(Erasmus+),European Union
  • Represented LNIPE Gwalior Cricket Team in multiple West Zone National University Games Cricket Tournaments
  • Represented Lakhimpur District Cricket Team for five years in the Assam district tournaments organized by ACA.
  • Represented Guwahati region in National KVS badminton meet 2008
    • Publication
    • Thapa, R. K., Chaware, U., Sarmah, B., Afonso, J., Moran, J., Chaabene, H., & Ramirez-Campillo, R. (2024). The effects of single and combined jump exercises utilizing fast and slow stretch-shortening cycle on physical fitness measures in healthy adult males: a randomized controlled trial. Montenegrin Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, 13(1), 65-74. doi: 10.26773/mjssm.240308 ( Scopus Indexxed)
    • Sarmah, B., Vidhate, S., & Singh, T. (February 2024). Promoting Cognitive Health: A 12-Week Functional Training Program for Active Adults and Geriatric Population. Indian Journal of Natural Science. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.13653.60642 (Web of Science Indexed)
    • Thapa, R. K., Sarmah, B., Chaware, U., Afonso, J., Moran, J., Chaabene, H., & Ramirez-Campillo, R. (2024). Fast and Slow Jump Training Methods Induced Similar Improvements in Measures of Physical Fitness in Young Females. Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal, 32(1), wspaj.2023-0071. (Human Kinetics,Scopus).
    • Thapa RK, Sarmah B, Singh T, Kushwah GS, Akyildiz Z, Ramirez-Campillo R. Test-retest reliability and comparison of single- and dual-beam photocell timing system with video-based applications to measure linear and change of direction sprint times. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part P: Journal of Sports Engineering and Technology. 2023;0(0). doi:10.1177/17543371231203440 (Sage Publication)
    • Pant,Gaurav, Sarmah, B. et al (November 2021). Biodegradable use and throw yoga mat. Intellectual Property Rights. (Patent, IPASS)
    • Sarmah, B. et. al (January 2023). A study on the impact of Covid Lockdown to the specific motor fitness of U-17 badminton players of Arunachal Pradesh. Madhya-Bharati. (UGC Care 1 )
    • Sarmah, B. (January 2018). Nutrigenomics: The Science of Individualized Nutrition. Review of Research.
    • Sarmah, B. (October 2021). Effect of imagery training on cricketers’ perception of anxiety in a Super Over. International Journal of Recent Scientific Research.
    Capacity-building training programs Organised
    • Sports Analyitcs
    • Coach Development Program September-October
    • Yoga workshops
    • Training program on Strength and Conditioning
    Participation in Conferences/ Seminars/ Workshops/ Training
    • Presented “Exploring the Interplay of Physical Exercise, Neurotrophic factor and Cognitive health : A Comprehensive Review “ at Global Confab 360 on Emerging technologies leading towards Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Economics, tourism, healthcare, Media , Education Supporting Green Environment practices and Business Growth.
    • Presented a paper titled “Promoting Cognitive Health : A 12 week functional training program for active adults and geriatric population” __ International Conference on PESS, organized by Manipal University Jaipur.
    • Presented a session on “Dieting and Exercising — Tactical training Strength and Conditioning Course for Maldivian Police personnels “ at Rashtriya Raksha University.
    • Presented a session on “Timing Gates and Body Composition Analyzer “ in Hands on Experience Workshop of Research Equipments at Rashtriya Raksha University.
    • Participated in the Interactive Lecture Series on Radicalisation in Cyberspace : Personality Profile of a Hacker held on 20-01-2023 conducted by Centre of Excellence for Cyber Psychology, School of Criminology and Behavioural Sciences, Rashtriya Raksha University
    • Participated in the Interactive Lecture Series on Radicalisation in Cyberspace : Cognitive Hacking -Process and Dynamics held on 19-01-2023 conducted by Centre of Excellence for Cyber Psychology, School of Criminology and Behavioural Sciences, Rashtriya Raksha University.
    • Attended an webinar titled “Enabling a perfect research ecosystem with Scopus “, Bharati Vidyapeeth Pune
    • UGC- HRD Webinar On Digital Governance , Lnipe Gwalior
    • UGC – HRD Webinar On Good Academic Research Practices / Academic Research Integrity
    • IQAC, Maheshtala College In Collaboration With NAAC Present A One Day National Webinar On “Innovations In Teaching Learning And Sustainable Development
    • National Webinar On National Education Policy 2020: Its Implications And Challenges, Co-Organised By The Department Of Education And Physical Education Of R.K. Mahavidyalaya, Kailashahar.
    • National Workshop On Nutrition For Sports , Exercise & Weight Management , Lnipe Gwalior
    Collaborated with researchers from departments/Universities
    • António F.B. Rosado, Ph.D.Professor ,University of Lisbon
    • Dr Gaurav Pant Associate Professor , COPE Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed To be University
    • Mr. Ravindra Singh Rajpurohit,Assistant Professor Department of Advance Training and Coaching,Swarnim Gujarat Sports University – Gandhinagar
    • Dr. Umakant Singh,Sports Officer Madhya Pradesh Higher Education
    • Mr. Sajid Yousuf Dar,Football Coach , University of Kashmir International Football Coach & Coach Educator
    • Mr. Saharsh S. Shah,Athletics Coach,NSNIS , Patiala
    Memberships
    • ASCA (Australian Strength and Conditioning Association)
    • FSTO(Federation State Technical Official)
    • PEFI (Physical Education Foundation of India)
    Research Guidance
    • For P.G program : Supervised Four dissertations in the session 2021-22 for Master of Physical Education (MPED),Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed To be University,Pune
    • For U.G program : Supervised two research projects in the session 2023-24 for Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports, Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat.
    • Mentored several Fitness Coaches for obtaining the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association Level 1 Certification Course.
    Key skills
    • Research In Physical Education and Athlete Performance Enhancement
    • Teaching Physical Education and Sports Science.
    • Training Strength & Conditioning to Athletes.
    • Administrative task : NAAC, NCTE, Extramural, Intramural, Collaborations.
    • Officiating In Athletics, Cricket and Badminton
    • Counseling
    • Coaching