Ms. Phurailatpam Laxmikumari Devi

Assistant Professor (Physical Education & Sports)
Ph.D (Pursuing), MPEd, BPEd, Certified Intermediate Yoga Trainer, Certified Intermediate Yoga Instructor.

Email –phurailatpam.laxmikumari@rru.ac.in

Research Area/ Expertise – Physical Education (Exercise Physiology, Yoga, Combat Sports, Adventure Sports and Sports Injury)

About Ms. Laxmikumari Devi

Ms. Phurailatpam Laxmikumari Devi is an Assistant Professor at Rashtriya Raksha University, where she teaches Physical Education & Sports and Health & Fitness Management. She is pursuing a Ph.D. in Physical Education with a focus on Exercise Physiology, Yoga, and Sports Injury with the title “ Assessing the Effect of a Selected Hatha Yoga Intervention as a Preventive Measure for Lower Limb Musculoskeletal Injuries Among Newly Recruited Police Personnel”.

Ms. Devi holds an MPEd and BPEd from Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, NERC, specializing in Yoga and Exercise Physiology. She cleared the UGC NET exams in 2018 and 2020. Her prior work experience includes roles as a Guest Faculty at Rajiv Gandhi University, a part-time practical faculty with Global Yog Alliance, and a part-time instructor in mountaineering and adventure sports at the Manipur Mountaineering and Trekking Association. She interned at the National Sports Academy in Imphal.

Her achievements include representing LNIPE in All India Inter-University competitions in Yoga and Judo, participating in National School Games (Judo), NCC National Games and National Sport Climbing Championships, holding an NCC “B” Certificate with an “A” Grade, and completing a Basic Mountaineering Course with Grade A. She is also a certified Yoga Trainer and National Yogasana Judge Level-2.

Ms. Devi has delivered expert lectures on Stability and Mobility in Training, Adventure Activities, Injuries and Rehabilitation, and Basic Hatha Yoga. She has published research papers in reputable journals and organized capacity-building training programs. She is a member of several sports associations and has key skills in Yoga, Judo, Sports Climbing, Archery, and adventure activities, along with proficiency in planning and implementing physical education programs and basic computer applications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Teaching various subjects of Physical Education & Sports, Health & Fitness Management.
  • Course Coordinator of BPES (2023-26 batch)
  • In charge of the Literary Society
  • School Coordinator of RISE
Academic Qualifications
  • Ph.D in Physical Education (Pursuing)- August 2023 till date
  • Certificate in Intermediate Yoga Instuctor – 2023
  • Cleared UGC NET – 2018,2020
  • Master in Physical Education (Specialization in Exercise Physiology and Yoga)- 2018-2020
  • Bachelor of Physical Education (Specialization in Yoga)- 2014-2018
Work Experience
  • Working as an Assistant Professor in the School of Physical Education and Sports, Rashtriya Raksha University, Lavad, Gujarat
  • Worked as a Guest Faculty in the Department of Sports Physiology, Rajiv Gandhi University under the NCSSR, MYA&S, govt. of India during the academic session 2021-2022
  • Worked as a part-time practical faculty in Global Yog Alliance since 2020
  • Serving as a part-time instructor in mountaineering and adventure sports at Manipur Mountaineering and Trekking Association-Manipur since 2013
  • Worked as an intern at National Sports Academy, Imphal as a physical education teacher. Also got the opportunity to teach various physical education concepts to class VI-XII.
Honours / Awards / Achievements / Appreciation:
  • Achieved Bronze medal at World Police Fire Games (Judo) – Birmingham, June 2025
  • Represent LNIPE at All India Inter-University (Yoga) – Chennai 2019
  • Represent LNIPE at All India Inter-University (Judo) – Kurukshetra 2017
  • Represent LNIPE at All India Inter-University (Judo) – Odisha 2016
  • Represent NER Directorate at NCC National Games (Athlete) – New Delhi 2015
  • Represent NE Zone at 16th and 18th National Sport Climbing Championship-New Delhi 2010 and 2012
  • Represent Manipur at 56th National Judo School Games – New Delhi 2011
  • NCC “B” Certificate Holder (AIR WING) with “A” Grade (2017)
  • Completed Basic Mountaineering Course under ABVIMAS, Manali 2010 with Grade A
  • Certified National Yogasana Judges Level-2
    • Expert Lectures/ Paper Presentations in Conference / Seminars / Workshops
    • Conduct the practical session on “Yoga” in Workshop on Stress Injury Management for in-service and retired Defence personnel and CAPF personnel from 23rd to 25th February 2025 at the RRU Campus, Lavad.
    • Conduct the practical session on “Yoga” in 5 Days of Training of Trainers Program-From Training to Triumph: BSF Training to Safeguard the Nation from 2nd to 6th September 2024 (1st batch) and 23rd to 27th September 2024 (2nd batch) at the RRU Campus, Lavad.
    • Delivered the lecture on “Stability and Mobility Concept in Training” in 5 Days of Training of Trainers Program-From Training to Triumph: BSF Training to Safeguard the Nation from 2nd to 6th September 2024 (1st batch) and 23rd to 27th September 2024 (2nd batch) at the RRU Campus, Lavad.
    • Conduct the practical session on “Yoga” in 3 days Conclave for Paramilitary Forces (CAPF) Physical Training Methodology : Challenges, Best Practices and the Way Forward from 12th to 14th June 2024 at the RRU Campus, Lavad.
    • Conducted the 90 session on Adventure Activity for Junior Security Officer who is attending the Basic Course in Corporate Security Management of Vedanta Limited in Batch-I, II and III organized by SPICSM, RRU on 2023-24.
    • Delivered the lecture on the topic Basic Hatha Yoga and Meditation in the Online Training Program for Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing organized by RRU, Pasighat Campus on 27th April, 2023.
    • Delivered the lecture on the topic Instrument-Anthropometric Kit and Bio-chemistry Analyser in the Hands on Experience Workshop of Research Equipment organized by SPES, RRU on April 2023.
    • Delivered the lecture on the topic Injuries and Rehabilitation in Tactical Training- Strength and Conditioning Course for Maldives Police Officers Organised by SPES, RRU, February 2023.
    • As a resource person attended Yoga Workshop Organised by IGNOU Regional Centre, Itanagar, 2022
    • Conducted online yoga session for the staff of Rashtriya Military School, Bengaluru on the occasion of International Yoga Day, 2021
    • As a Yoga trainer associated with Postal Training Centre, Guwahati for imparting training to the trainees of the Department of Post.
    Publications
    • Sharma, Y., Joshi, H. C., Chaware, U., & Devi, P. L. (2024). Accuracy and Velocity of Forehand Groundstroke through Simulated Training: A Systematic Review. Bulletin of Environment, Pharmacology and Life Sciences, Spl Issue [1] 2024, 01-09.
    • Devi, P., Chaware, U., & Maina, S. S. (2023). Women Athletes Turned Sedentary are No Different to Sedentary Women; An Age-Matched Cross-Sectional Study on Health Parameters of Women. Latin American Journal of Pharmacy: A Life Science Journal, 42(3), 1667-1674.
    • Bisht, S., & Devi, P. L. (2022). The Effect of 8 Weeks of Yogic Practice on Type-II Diabetes Mellitus and Hemoglobin among 45–55 Age Groups. Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences, 9(4), 189–191. https://doi.org/10.21276/apjhs.2022.9.4S1.34
    • Reemi, T., Singh, K. R., Devi, P. L., Jomoh, G., & Devi, S. S. A Comparative Study of Different Paces of Surya Namaskar on Strength And Flexibility on Adult Women. Emerging Trends Of Physical Education And Sports Science, 58(17), 256-258..
    • Tapi, S., Singh, K. R., Devi, P. L., Jomoh, G., & Basar, M. Effect of Six Weeks Circuit Training on Selected Physical and Physiological Variables Of Basketball Players. Emerging Trends of Physical Education and Sports Science. 519-522.
    • Jamoh, T., Singh, K. R., Devi, P. L., & Jomoh, G. Effect of Six Weeks Speed and Agility Training on Selected Physical and Physiological Variable of The Boxers. Emerging Trends of Physical Education and Sports Science. 252-255.
    • Bhai, K., Singh, K. R., Devi, P. L., & Jomoh, G. Effects of Endurance Training on Physiological Variables of Volleyball Players. Emerging Trends of Physical Education and Sports Science. 259-262.
    • Singh, V., Krishna, N. R., & Devi, P. L. (2020). A comparative study of competitive sports anxiety level among University level players of shooting and archery. Indian Journal of Physical Education, Sports Medicine and Exercise Science, 19(2).
    Capacity-building Training programs Organised:
    • Organised International Day of Yoga on 21st June 2024 and 2025 at RRU, Lavad.
    • Served as the Organising Committee Member at 1st International Olympic Research Conference organized by the BCORE in Jan 2025
    • Organised Khelo-Uday Scheme-II Selection trial as a nodal officer in October 2023
    • Organised RRU Faculty and Staff Physical Fitness Training Programme in June 2023
    • Organised Khelo-Uday Scheme-I Selection trial as a nodal officer in November 2022
    • Organised Coach Development Program as a programme coordinator in September 2022.
    Participation in Conferences/ Seminars/ Workshops/ Training
    S. No. Particular Institution
    1 5 Days Training Program on Bibliometric Analysis using VOSViewer, 13-17 May 2025 Research Foundation of India & RFI Care
    2 Paper Presentation on the title “Effect of Suryanamaskar Practice on Selected Physical Strength Parameters in Physically active Adolescents” at the Three-Day International Conference on “Exploring Current Trends in Physical Education and Sports Science: Innovations, Challenges, and Opportunities” (ICECTPESS 5-7 March 2025). Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, Manipur University, Imphal, Manipur.
    3 Faculty Development Program / Training Program On Innovative Teaching and Learning Pedagogy, May 2024 Research Foundation of India & RFI Care
    4 2 Days Para National Yogasana Judges Training Program , 2023 Yogasana Bharat (Formerly known as National Yogasana Sports federation)
    5 7 Days (20 hours) Sports Analytics Online Certificate Course, July 2023 Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar
    6 5 Days (08 hours) Basic Research Methodology in Physical Education & Sports Science, June 2023 Rashtriya Raksha University, Gandhinagar
    7 3 Months (500 hours) Intermediate Teacher’s Training Course in Yoga Education, March-May 2023 The Yoga Institute, Mumbai
    8 150 Minutes Online Workshop on Thyroid: A lifelong disease, 2021 IIAS School of Yoga, Noida
    9 2 days online workshop on Plagiarism and Plagiarism Detection Software, 2021 Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior
    10 4 Days Yogasana National Online Judges/Referee Orientation Program, 2021 National Yogasana Sports Fedeartion, India
    11 Immunity Building Through Sports, 2020 Sardar Patel, Mahavidyalaya, Chandrapur
    12 7 Days National workshop on Traditional yoga and yoga therapy, 2020 Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior
    13 3 Days National workshop on Fitness, Muscle Building, Muscle definition through Resistance training design and diet management, 2019 Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, NERC
    14 7 Days National workshop on Research Methodology and Statistical Analysis, 2018 Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, NERC
    15 26 Days Basic Mountaineering Course, 2010 Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Manali
    Memberships
    • Manipur Yogasana Sports Association (MYSA)
    • Manipur Sports Climbing Association (MSCA)
    • Manipur Mountaineering and Trekking Association (MMTA)
    Research Project/Consultancy Project
    • Completed dissertation in Master Degree on the topic “The Effect of 8 Weeks of Yogic Practice on Type-II Diabetes Mellitus and Hemoglobin among 45–55 Age Groups” under the supervision of Dr. Sujay Bisht, Assist. Professor, L.N.I.P.E NERC.
    Key skills
      Sound skill and knowledge of Yoga, Judo, Sports climbing, Archery and adventure activity (Land Base) Skilled in planning and implementing physical education programme Sound knowledge of basic computer application, MS office, internet and can work in a virtual mode