Educator · Researcher · Founder
Movement is the first literacy.
I’m Dr. Gaurav Pant — for two decades I’ve worked to put structured, science-backed physical education inside every classroom, from the Himalayan foothills of Uttarakhand to universities across India and Southeast Asia.
- 20+Years
- 44Publications
- 4,700+Professionals trained
- 4Countries
01 About
A bridge between tradition and sports science.
Physical education in most schools is an afterthought — a free period with a ball. I’ve spent my career proving it can be a discipline: assessed, evidence-based, and woven into how a child learns everything else.
My work connects traditional knowledge systems like Yoga with modern sports science — from STEAM-based PE curricula and fitness report cards to Elite Trainer Programs for teachers. As Founder & Managing Director of Sportal Corporate Pvt. Ltd., I lead NEP 2020-aligned programmes that bring structure, assessment and innovation into school environments.
Alongside building ventures, I serve as Emeritus Resource Faculty at Rashtriya Raksha University, shaping national curriculum and policy in physical education and defence wellness, after twelve years as Associate Professor at Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune. Through the Devbhumi Sportal Foundation, I work on teacher development and grassroots access to quality PE.
02 Consulting
Consulting for institutions.
For universities, colleges and school networks building or reimagining physical education and sports science. I partner with leadership to design programmes that are academically rigorous, regulation-ready and globally benchmarked.
Curriculum design & NEP alignment
End-to-end PE and sports-science curricula — STEAM-based, assessment-driven and audited against NEP 2020, NCERT and UGC frameworks, with Indian Knowledge Systems woven in.
Program & degree development
New academic programmes built from the ground up — I've already launched B.P.E.S. and B.S.M. degrees and PG diplomas — with structure, syllabi and accreditation support.
Faculty development & capacity building
Elite Trainer Programs, workshops and certification tracks that turn PE teachers and faculty into confident specialists — not supervisors.
Research & global collaboration
Joint research, PhD & M.Phil supervision, peer-reviewed publication and international academic exchange — backed by 44 publications and a global network.
03 Ventures
Four ventures, one mission.
Sportal Corporate
Sports education institute · est. 2013India's AI-powered sports management, analytics & physical education institute. NEP-2020-built degrees (B.P.E.S., B.S.M.), PG diplomas in sports analytics, and certifications in physical literacy and yoga.
sportalcorporate.org ↗Active Mind
In-school PE & adventure programsBuilding the leaders of tomorrow through the science of sport, physical education and commando fitness training — globally-mapped PE curriculum, tactical bootcamps, adventure activities and the Active Mind Sports Kit™.
activemind.co.in ↗Human Performance Score
Assessment standardThe global standard for physical literacy — one comparable score that lets schools, parents and policymakers measure physical development the way we measure reading and maths.
humanperformancescore.org ↗Devbhumi Sportal Foundation
Non-profit · social impactGrassroots outreach in Uttarakhand: teacher development, equity and access in physical education for communities organised sport has never reached.
21 components, one yellow box.
A complete physical-education programme in a box — my answer to schools that want daily PE but lack equipment and specialist teachers. Speed ladders, training cones, hula hoops, pogo sticks and footballs sit alongside my Divine Journey IKS game — a reimagined Gyan Chaupar with PE action on every square — plus ready-to-use lesson plans and 30-day tracker charts. Any classroom teacher can run structured daily PE with it, no specialist training required.
- 21 components
- Grades 1–8
- 30-day journey
- 5 SDGs served
04 Research
Research that moves the field.
44 peer-reviewed publications spanning yoga, cognitive performance, physical literacy and sports science. A selection below — the full record lives on ResearchGate and Google Scholar.
- 2023
Plant-microbe interaction in freshwater ecosystem for improving water quality
Current Status of Fresh Water Microbiology - 2022
The relationship between mental health and emotional intelligence among adolescents
Journal of Positive School Psychology - 2022
Impact of pandemic COVID-19 on air and water quality in India: a systematic review
Int. Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology - 2020
Effect of selected yoga program on oxygen saturation level of secondary school students
Int. J. Physical Education, Sports & Health - 2018
Effect of football training on football skills of amateur players of AKFDC
Int. J. Physical Education & Sports - 2017
Effect of restricted blood flow on muscle hypertrophy & O₂ saturation in weight training
Int. Journal of Physical Education, Sports & Health - 2017
Eye-hand co-ordination ability between attackers and blockers in volleyball
Int. Journal of Research & Analytical Reviews - 2017
Effect of trataka kriya session on the visual perception of elderly people
Int. J. Yoga, Physiotherapy & Physical Education - 2017
Effect of selected yoga asana intervention on quality of life aspects of females
Nutrition and Physical Education - 2017
Effect of caffeinated drink on endurance performance of the athlete
Int. J. Yoga, Physiotherapy & Physical Education - 2017
Effect of selected yoga intervention on the tactile sensitivity of elderly clients
Int. J. Yogic Human Movement & Sports Sciences - 2016
Effect of yoga programme on quality of life of old age people
Int. Journal of Recent Scientific Research - 2016
The impact of athletic endorsements on consumers' purchase intentions
Int. Journal of Recent Scientific Research - 2015
Comparison of emotional stability and academic anxiety between athletes and non-athletes
Int. J. Physical Education & Applied Exercise Science - 2015
Effect of 4-week weight training program on WBC count and blood glucose level
European Academic Research - 2013
Yoga for controlling examination anxiety, depression and academic stress among students appearing for Indian board examination
Int. Journal of Recent Scientific Research - 2011
Immediate effect of nostril breathing on memory performance
Indian Journal of Physiology & Pharmacology - 2010
Effect of two types of spectators on the performance of motor tasks
British Journal of Sports Medicine - —
Effect of sports drinks on cardiovascular endurance of football players
05 Journey
The journey so far.
Emeritus Resource Faculty · Rashtriya Raksha University
National-level curriculum and policy design in physical education and defence wellness.
Managing Director · Devbhumi Sportal Foundation
Social impact, teacher development and grassroots PE access in Uttarakhand.
Founder, MD & CEO · Sportal Corporate Pvt. Ltd.
NEP-aligned physical education programmes, degrees and certifications — 4,700+ professionals trained.
Associate Professor · Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune
Twelve years teaching and supervising research at the College of Physical Education.
PhD, Sports Studies · Bharati Vidyapeeth
Preceded by M.Phil (SPPU), M.P.Ed & B.P.Ed (LNIPE Gwalior), MBA Marketing, and DYEd.
La Martinière College, Lucknow
Where a schoolboy's love of the playground became a life's work.
Let’s build the future of physical education.
For consulting, partnerships, research collaboration, the Active Mind Sports Kit, or speaking — reach out directly.