Dr. Maria A. A. R. Fonseca
Professor & Principal
M.Sc., B.Ed., Ph.D.
- principal@stjosephvazcollege.in
- Published Research paper titled “Physical literacy: A theoretical concept” in Education and Society with ISSN 2278-6864 with IF=6.718 Vol. 47, Issue 01, No. 16, January – March : 2023.
- Published Research paper titled “A review of mental toughness and its effect on sports performance” in the journal Madhya Bharati with ISSN 0974-0066 with IF=6.28 Vol. 85, No. 17.
- Published Research paper titled “Physical Education Teacher Motivation and Job Satisfaction: A Correlational Study” in International Journal of Movement Education and Social Science having ISSN Number: 2278-0793, UGC approved journal number 41683.
- Published Research paper titled “A comparative study of occupational Stress between subject teachers and physical education teachers of Goa” in International Journal of Yogic, Human Movement and Sports Sciences having ISSN Number: 2456-4419, UGC approved journal number 49165.
- Published Research paper titled “A Comparative Study of Job Satisfaction between Physical Education Teachers and Coaches” in International Journal of Physiology, Nutrition and Physical Education having ISSN Number: 2456-0057, UGC approved journal number 44404.
- Published Research paper titled “A comparative study of mental toughness between individual game and team game players” in European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science having ISSN Number 2501-1235, UGC approved journal number 64534.
- Published Research paper titled “A literature review of occupational stress, burnout and job satisfaction among physical education professionals” in ShrinkhlaEkShodhparakVaicharikPatrika having ISSN Number 2321 – 290X, UGC approved journal number
- Published Research paper titled “Comparative Study of Aggression between Contact Game and Non-Contact Game players” in International Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Health having ISSN Number: 2394-1685
- Presented a Research Paper titled “Health, Physical Activity and Sports: A perspective of Women” at one day National level Symposia in Multi-Disciplinary Studies. Paper is published in the book emerging trends in Arts, Basic Science and Sports in India having ISBN number: 978-93-5240-103-1.
- Presented a Research Paper titled “Health benefits of regular exercise” at one-day National level Seminar on language and social science. Paper is published in the book Gender Inequalities in Patriarchal Society having ISBN number: 978-93-5240-102-4.
- Presented a Research Paper titled “Sports: A medium to develop Personality” at UGC sponsored National level Conference “Road Map to Enhance Sports Performance and Health in Educational Institutions” organised by Fr. Agnel College of Arts and Commerce.
- Presented a Research Paper titled “Occupational Stress, Burnout and Job Satisfaction among Physical Education Professionals” at National Conference-2019 ‘Role of Physical Education and Sports for healthy Nation’ organised by Narayan Zantye College, Bicholim in association with NAPESS.
- Presented a Research Paper titled “Physical Literacy: A theoretical concept” at International Multidisciplinary Conference on ‘Recent trends in library, science and technology, humanities, commerce and management’ organised by AnandibaiRaorane Arts, Commerce and Science College, Sindhudurg.
- Presented a Research Paper titled “Occupational stress, work motivation and their effects on job satisfaction among female teaching professionals” at National Seminar on ‘Community health through physical education and yoga’ organised by ShaheedMangal Pandey govt girls P.G College, Meerut.
- Presented a Research Paper titled “Caffeine and performance” at Scientific International conference on Physical Education and Allied Sciences on ‘Holistic development for excellence in sport performance, health and well-being’ organised by S.S Dempo college, Cujira and Govt College, Sanquelim.
- Presented a Research Paper titled “A study of Occupational stress, job satisfaction and motivation between rural and urban physical education teachers” at National Seminar on ‘Anti-doping, physical education, sports injuries and orthopaedic treatments in sports’ organised by AuroUniversity, Surat.
- Presented a Research Paper titled “Sports trauma among teenagers” at International virtual conference on ‘physical education and sports sciences’ organised by Manipal University, Jaipur.
- Participated in national conference on physical education and sports sciences organised by Damodar College, Margao and presented a paper titled ‘A review of mental toughness and its effect on sports performance’
- Participated in national conference on physical education and sports: role and importance in national education policy 2020 and beyond organised by Fr Agnel College, Pilar and presented a paper titled ‘A review of the relationship between sports participation and academic achievement’
- Participated in 2 day national seminar on integrative therapy, innovations and best practices in counselling organised by Goa College of Home Science and presented a paper titled ‘A study of personality traits between sportsperson and non-sportsperson’.
- Presented a paper titled ‘Physical literacy: A theoretical concept’ at national seminar organized by Swami Vivekanand College, Borim.
- Chairperson for National Seminar-2019 ‘Role of Physical Education and Sports for healthy Nation’ organised by Narayan Zantye College, Bicholim.
- Attended National Workshop on “Multidimensional Research Methods and their Application using Statistical Software” organised by Manipal University, Jaipur from 10th to 16th October 2016.
- Attended National Workshop on “Yoga for Health and Peace” organised by Rosary College, Navelim, Goa from 6th to 9th January 2016.
- Attended International Workshop on “Yoga for Wellness” organised by Department of Physical Education, JECRC University, Jaipur on 6th and 7th January 2015.
- Attended National Workshop on “Sports Nutrition, Periodic Training and Drug Use and Abuse” organised by Don Bosco College, Panaji, Goa on 11th and 12th October 2017.
- Attended one day Health and Fitness RYLA Fitness for life organised by Rotary Club of Panaji Riviera.
- Attended State Level Seminar on “Workplace wellness: Nutrition and Healthy lifestyle for working professionals” organised by Saraswat College, Mapusa, Goa BBA department on 18th March 2016.
- Attended State Level Seminar on “Emerging trends in Organic Chemistry” organised by Chowgule College, Margao, Goa on 11th December 2010.
- Attended State Level Seminar on “Recent development in Chemistry” organised by Chowgule college,Margao, Goa on 2nd December 2009.
- Attended One Day State Level Workshop on ‘How to write minor/major research project’ organised by Department of commerce, Government college of Commerce and Economics, Borda, Goa.
- Attended One Day Workshop on ‘Effective management of inter college tournament’ organised by V.M Salgaocar college of Law, Miramar, Goa.
- Attended One Day State Level Workshop on ‘Sepaktakraw game for college, higher secondary and high school teachers’ organised by SVVM’s college of commerce, Borim, Goa.
- Attended One Day Workshop on ‘Promotion of sports in higher education’ organised by S.V’s SridoraCaculo College, Mapusa, Goa.
- Attended Master class 1, of Master Classes series, on the topic ‘Transforming Teachers-A critical need for this digital century’ by Prof. Deepak Phatak, organised by DHE, Goa in association with RUSA.
- Attended Two Day National Conference on ‘Life transformation among the underprivileged and marginalised communities through sports and games’ organised by GVM college of commerce and Economics, Ponda, Goa.
- Attended One Day Workshop on ‘Career advancement scheme for college directors of physical education ad sports’ organised by MES College, Zuarinagar, Goa.
- Attended International workshop on Athletics and Soft Hockey at SRTM University Nanded.
- Attended One Day State Level Seminar organized by the Department of Physical Education & Sports in association with Sports law Club of Kare college of Law on “sudden cardiac death in athletes’’
- Attended Online Handholding Programme for the Non-Assessed Colleges of Goa organised by DHE.
- Attended one day national seminar on getting ready for NAAC accreditation in the light of NEP-2020 organised by Vidya Prabodhini college.
- Attended Master Class Series Lecture on "The Dawn of Space Exploration" By Dr. James Rhoads and Dr. Sangeeta Malhotra, Astronomers at NASA Goddard Space Flight Centre, USA organized by DHE
- Participated in 103rd UGC sponsored Orientation Programme at HRDC, Goa University and obtained A grade.
- Completed refresher course in Physical Education from Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior.
- Completed 2 week faculty development programme on managing online classes and co-creating MOOCs 3.0 from Ramanaujan College and obtained A grade.
- Completed short term course in Yoga/Spiritual values from Goa University.
- Spoke as a Resource person on the topic “Exercise for fitness” at one Day State Level Workshop on “Diet and Fitness” organised by Goa College of Home Science in Collaboration with Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs.
- Delivered lectures on the topics Role of ICT in sports education and Revolution in wearable technology at the orientation course for PET (F) teachers of JNVs at NLI Goa.
- Delivered a talk on “Physical Fitness a Stepping Milestone towards Healthy Lifestyle” for the students of Swami Vivekanand College, Borim.
- Reviewed research papers for publication at the national conference on physical education and sports sciences organised by Damodar College, Margao and presented a paper titled ‘A review of mental toughness and its effect on sports performance’