Prof. Dr. Ghansham Kashinathrao Dhokrat
I am Prof. Dr. Ghansham Kashinathrao Dhokrat, Principal of BPCA’s College of Physical Education, Bharatiya Krida Mandir, Wadala, Mumbai – 31, India. With over 33 years of teaching experience in B.P.Ed. and 28 years in
M.P.Ed., I have been actively involved in academic leadership, research, and the promotion of sports education in
India and internationally. I hold degrees in B.A., B.P.Ed., M.P.Ed., Ph.D., and have completed the Diploma in
Coaching (Hockey) from the National Institute of Sports – NSNIS SAI at Bangalore (1988–89), along with MS-CIT
certification. My areas of specialization include the science of sports coaching and training, as well as the
methodology of teaching physical education. I have guided more than 70 M.P.Ed. dissertations, 8 M.Phil.
scholars, and 10 Ph.D. candidates, with 3 doctoral students currently under my supervision. I have completed
research projects funded by the UGC (2004) and the University of Mumbai (2016). My academic contributions
include the publication of 18 papers in national journals and 40 in international peer-reviewed journals, along with
presentations at 18 national and international seminars and conferences. I have authored three books and
published a manual titled "Sports Person Ethics and Moral Behaviour Scale." I also serve on various academic
bodies such as the Board of Studies and Research and Recognition Committees at universities including the
University of Mumbai and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University. I have evaluated Ph.D. theses for
institutions across India and abroad, including SEGi University in Malaysia. Internationally, I represent India as
Chief of the World Recreation Educational Association (WREA) based in South Korea and am a member of the
International Society of Eastern Sports & Physical Education. I am a life member of the National Association of
Physical Education and Sports Science (NAPESS) and hold leadership roles in several professional
organizations. In recognition of my contributions, I have received the International Academic Leadership Award
(2020), the Global Achievement Award by WERA, South Korea for Outstanding Contributions to International
Conference (2024), and the Peace and Sports Award (2025) by the World Society for Peace Sports, South Korea.
I continue to dedicate my efforts to advancing physical education and sports science with a commitment to
academic excellence and international collaboration.
For professional correspondence, I can be contacted at 9930295833 or via email at ghansham1964@gmail.com
and g_doctor@ediffmail.com