The Education Resource Centre (ERC), Jamshedpur, organised a two-day Professional Development Workshop for Games and Physical Education Teachers (PETs) on 5 and 6 November 2026 at UPASANA, Mango, Jamshedpur. The workshop was held under the theme “SAFE • FIT • ACTIVE • EXCELLENCE”, with the aim of strengthening the professional competencies of Physical Education Teachers and promoting student well-being, safety, inclusive physical education and effective teaching practices.
As part of this workshop, Sr. Ananda Kumari, PDDM, facilitated a session on “Injury Prevention and Emergency Care” on 6 November 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The session focused on the importance of basic first aid, injury prevention and immediate emergency response during games and sports activities.
Through practical demonstrations and hands-on activities, Sr. Ananda introduced the participants to common sports-related injuries and essential first-aid measures that teachers can provide to students on the playground. She demonstrated appropriate responses to situations such as cuts, wounds, bleeding, sprains and suspected fractures, emphasising the importance of remaining calm, ensuring safety and seeking timely medical assistance whenever necessary.
The interactive session equipped the Physical Education Teachers with practical knowledge and basic skills to respond confidently and responsibly to sports-related injuries. It reinforced the message that a teacher’s responsibility extends beyond coaching and physical training to safeguarding the health, safety and well-being of every student.
