0000-0002-9571-9928 About
Dr. Varghese C Antony (PhD), is currently working in the department of Physical Education, King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia. He has a wide range of experience including teaching master degree students, research in physical education, supervising PhD scholars, coaching university and state volleyball teams.
He has successfully completed verified certificate in Psychology for Higher Performance Sports, from Barca Innovation Hub, Universitas, FC Barcelona (Spain).
He has completed seven (07) funded research projects in Saudi Arabia and his research focuses on psychological variables and its effects on sports performance, the influence of physical activities and psychological variables on health of student community especially obese students. Other areas include health and fitness.
Dr. Antony has published many research articles in reputed international scientific journals. He has presented his research and participated at numerous conferences worldwide. Presently serving as a member of editorial advisory board of International Journal of Fitness, Health, Physical Education & Iron Games. Member, editorial board member for Times International Journal of Research.
He is an internationally accredited Volleyball Coach (FIVB Level-1). He has authored a book titled ‘Volleyball: Players’ Handbook”. He has also conducted many workshops and seminars for coaches, volleyball referees, and for young budding athletes.
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Publications (17)
- Assessment of Eating Disorder and Obesity among Youth in Saudi Arabia Save
- Association of physical activity on exercise motivation and body mass index among university students Save
- Association of body image with physical activity, sleep, meal and smoking in obese male Save
- ASSESSING THE EFFECT OF FARTLEK TRAINING ON PERCEIVED WELLNESS OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS OF SAUDI ARABIA: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL Save
- Effect of 16 weeks six a side recreational football on serum immunoglobulin and white blood cells in untrained males Save
- Impact of Aerobic and Aerobic Cross Training on Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and Bio-Motor Variables Among Obese Males Save
- Life style risk factors and cardiovascular disease: Exploring the knowledge of cardiovascular disease among university teachers in Saudi Arabia Save
- Serum immunoglobulins and white blood cells: effect of small-sided recreational soccer Save
- Participation Motives of Saudi Arabian School Children towards Physical Activities and Sports: A Comparative Study Save
- Mental Toughness Attributes of Junior Level Medalist Badminton Players Save