Post Graduate/Executive Diploma in Sports and Fitness Ayurveda (PGSFA/EDSFA)

The PG Diploma in Sports & Fitness Ayurveda is a professionally designed programme that trains participants in the practical application of Ayurveda in fitness, athletic performance, injury prevention, recovery, and rehabilitation.

The course integrates Ayurvedic concepts of Bala (strength), Vyayama (exercise), Rasayana (recovery), Marma therapy, Panchakarma rehabilitation, and sports nutrition with modern fitness and sports medicine principles.

This programme prepares professionals to work with athletes, gym clients, sports academies, wellness centres, and active lifestyle individuals.

Key Focus Areas

• Design Ayurveda-based fitness and endurance plans
• Apply diet and Rasayana for sports recovery
• Manage common sports injuries through Ayurveda therapies
• Use Marma and Panchakarma procedures for rehabilitation
• Develop holistic athlete wellness programmes

Programme Modules

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Module 1: Sports Ayurveda Basics

• Bala, Ojas and endurance concepts
• Ayurveda in fitness and sports healthcare
• Athlete health assessment overview 

(This module provides the foundation of Ayurvedic sports medicine and athlete health concepts.)

Module 2: Fitness Physiology in Ayurveda

• Dosha–Dhatu role in performance
• Muscle, bone and joint health (Mamsa–Asthi)
• Metabolism and Agni in fitness 

(This module explains Dosha–Dhatu based physiology and its role in strength and performance)

Module 3: Vyayama Prescription

• Exercise guidelines as per Prakriti
• Safe limits of training (Ati-Vyayama effects)
• Seasonal fitness adaptation 

(This module provides practical guidelines for exercise planning according to Prakriti and season.)

Module 4: Sports Diet & Nutrition Planning

• Performance-enhancing Pathya foods
• Dhatu-building diet strategies
• Modern sports nutrition correlation 

(This module trains participants in designing Ayurvedic diet plans for endurance and recovery.)

Module 5: Common Sports Injuries Management

• Sprain, strain, joint pain care
• Sandhigata Vata and trauma disorders
• Herbal and external pain relief protocols 

(This module covers Ayurvedic management of sprains, strains, joint pain, and trauma conditions.)

Module 6: Rehabilitation Therapies

• Abhyanga and Swedana for recovery
• Lepana, Upanaha for injuries
• Basti in chronic Vata sports disorders 

(This module provides applied knowledge of Panchakarma and external therapies for sports rehabilitation.)

Module 7: Marma Therapy Applications

• Key Marmas for mobility and pain
• Marma stimulation in sports physiotherapy
• Injury prevention techniques 

(This module introduces Marma-based techniques for mobility improvement and injury prevention.)

Module 8: Rasayana for Recovery & Strength

• Rasayana for stamina and regeneration
• Vajikarana for strength enhancement
• Ojas support for immunity in athletes 

(This module focuses on Rasayana and Vajikarana therapies to enhance stamina and regeneration.)

Module 9: Yoga & Mental Conditioning

• Flexibility and breath training
• Sports stress and focus management
• Satvavajaya tools for resilience 

(This module provides integrative tools for flexibility, stress control, and sports mental wellness.)

Module 10: Athlete Wellness Programme Design

• Integrative sports medicine approach
• Fitness assessment tools  

(This module trains learners to create complete fitness, recovery, and wellness protocols for athletes.)

Module 11: Case Studies

Module 12: Capstone Project

Eligibility

Graduates in any discipline are eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma, Executive Diploma and Professional Certifications Programmes. 10+2 pass-outs are eligible for our Under Graduate Diploma and Diploma holders of two to three years course duration are also eligible for the PG Diploma.

Programme Duration

The minimum duration to complete the PG diploma programme is 12 months and maximum is 24 months. The minimum duration to complete the executive diploma programme is 6 months and maximum is 12 months.

Programme Mode

Registrations are currently open for regular and Part-time (Online Live Classes) both modes.

Programme Deliverables

A comprehensive study material for all the modules in hard copies ensures the needs of the audience. The accompanying training material is appropriately aligned with the current Industry’s expectations.

• Assignments for all the programme modules for continuous evaluation and guidance.
• Interactive or online live sessions on all key areas of the programme giving all flexibility to the participants.
• Online Live Classes/Part-time for all the modules will be conducted on the weekends. Moreover, a doubt clearing session will also be scheduled before the examination.
• All the efforts are made by IGMPI faculty members to make the entire programme modules easily understandable.
• Assessment and evaluation for all the programme modules in order to enhance the levels of competencies and skills of the participants leading towards the objective of application in the job.
• At the end of each programme module, the trainers shall obtain feedback from the participants using specially designed questionnaires.
• All learning and training delivery initiatives shall be conducted in English.

Examination & Certification

All the participants are expected to appear for an online exam and are also obliged to submit assignments after each module. After successful completion, the participants will be awarded a Post Graduate Diploma in Sports and Fitness Ayurveda by Centre for Health Management and Research, IGMPI. For all the above mentioned modules elaborate programme material, self-assessment assignments and project work details would be provided by the Institute from time to time. Details get updated on the webpage as well.

Discipline in Classes and Examination

Every student is required to observe a disciplined behaviour during her/his classes, assessments & examinations and to follow instructions from the Professors. Any act of indiscipline may result into discredit & it will be mentioned in her/his academic report.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

For the Post Graduate Diploma and Undergraduate Diploma Programmes, we will provide placement assistance after the completion of the programme. The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing placement assistance to its students. The robust placement cell comprises senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interviews etc.

In recent months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working with global healthcare like , Jhpiego, SELCO Foundation, TATA Foundation, Samarthan NGO, PSI, UNICEF, WHO, HCL Foundation, IPE Global, Optum, PATH, AIIMS, Action against Hunger, Ekta Shakti Foundation, Seva Foundation, India HIV-AIDS Alliance, HLFPPT, Deepak Foundation, Novartis, LalPath Labs Ltd., Fortis Healthcare Ltd., HealthCare Global Enterprises Ltd., Indraprastha Medical Corporation Ltd., Narayana Hrudayalaya Ltd., Piramal Enterprises Ltd., Wockhardt Ltd., Cactus Communications, Public Health Foundations of India, Cytel, Religare Health Insurance Company Ltd., Deloitte, DuPont Sustainable Solutions, Bain & Company, Alvarez & Marsal, McKinsey & Company, etc. The IGMPI’s Corporate Resource Division actively recommends our students and training participants for various job requirements and specialized roles to Human Resource, Talent Acquisition as well as the heads of various departments in Pharmaceutical, Healthcare industries on regular basis.

Future career prospects

The course prepares professionals who can bridge classical Ayurvedic principles of Vyayama, Bala, Dhatu Poshana, Rasayana, Marma, and Panchakarma with modern concepts of sports science, fitness training, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement, supporting safe, effective, and holistic athlete care.

After completing a PG Diploma/Executive Diploma in Sports and Fitness Ayurveda, graduates can work in sports wellness centres, Ayurvedic hospitals, fitness and rehabilitation clinics, yoga and integrative health institutes, sports academies, and corporate wellness programmes. They may take up roles such as Ayurvedic sports consultant, fitness and lifestyle advisor, rehabilitation therapist, Panchakarma specialist for athletes, sports injury management practitioner, wellness coach, strength and recovery consultant, or work with sports teams, NGOs, and preventive healthcare organisations. The course also provides a strong foundation for higher studies and research in sports medicine, integrative fitness therapy, and Ayurvedic rehabilitation sciences.

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Last date for submitting completed Application Form: 17^th Aug 2026.

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