Prof. Dr. Yasmeen Iqbal is a Director and Professor at the University of Sindh in Jamshoro, Pakistan. She has over 40 years of experience in academia and sports. She holds a PhD in Health and Physical Education and has published extensively. Her areas of expertise include physical education, sports science, women's participation in sports, and the role of physical activity in society.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
Name: Prof. Dr. Yasmeen Iqbal
(E-mail yasmeen.qureshi@hotmail.com)
hpe_su_jamshoro@yahoo.com
+92-0321-3047286
Father's Name: Qamar-uz-Zaman Khan
Date of Birth: 16 July, 1955.
N.I.C. No.: 41306-3771264-2
Post Held: (a) Director & Professor, Centre for Physical Education,
Health & Sports Science, University of Sindh,
Jamshoro
(b) Advisor Sports (Women), University of Sindh,
Jamshoro
Year of Appointment in
Sindh University: May, 1976
Academic Qualification:
a) Master of Arts in Political Science, University of Sindh, Pakistan (1975).
b) Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration, University of Sindh, Jamshoro,
Pakistan (1976)
c) Bachelor Degree in Physical Education, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan (1979)
d) Master Degree in Health and Physical Education, University of Sindh, Jamshoro,
Pakistan (1991).
e) Course on Women's Health from University of Melbourne, Australia (1994)
f) Diploma in Athletics held at Islamabad, Pakistan.
g) Doctorate in Health & Physical Education titled “Social class differences in Sports
participation among female students in Sindh”, Pakistan. (2000-2004).
Professional Experience (Academic):
1) Ph.D Examiner to Ali Garh Muslim University, Ali Garh, India.
2) Presented Research Paper on “Talent Identification and Development” a Multi-disciplinary
approach at Berlin, Germany” in 2006.
3) Presented Research Paper on Physical Education and Sports Sciences held at Kasturba
Medical University Manipal, India from April 28 to30, 2006 and Received the best
presentation award at Kasturba Medical University Manipal, India.
4) Visited Zibo Teachers College, Peoples Republic of China as a
Visiting Scholar (1995).
5) Appointed Hon. Professor to Zibo Teachers College, Peoples
Republic of China (1995).
6) Convener, National Curriculum Revision Committee in Physical Education for
Higher Education, Islamabad.
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2. 7) Convener, Board of Studies in Health and Physical & Education Curriculum,
University of Sindh, Jamshoro.
8) Member Peer Review Committee “The National Journal of Physiotherapy” Kasturba
Medical University, Manipal, India.
9) Member Academic Council, University of Sindh, Jamshoro.
10) Member, Board of Studies in Health and Physical & Education Curriculum, Gomal
University, D.I. Khan.
11) Member, Board of Studies in Health and Physical & Education Curriculum, Shah
Abdul Latif University, Khairpur.
12) Editor-The Shield-(ISSN-1991-8410)-International Journal of Physical Education &
Sports Science published by Centre for Physical Education, Health & Sports Science,
University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan
13) “Best Paper Award” at International Conference on Physical Education and Sports
Sciences held at Manipal between 28th
& 30th
April, 2006
14) Member Editorial Board of International Research Journal of Experimental Sciences-
(ISSN-2218-1768) Available Online: http://jexpsciences.com/
Professional Experience (Sports):
1) President, Pakistan Gymnastic Federation (Women Wing).
2) Member, Sindh University Sports Board since 1978.
3) Member, Selection Committee for Pakistan University Women's Hockey, Table
Tennis, Athletics, Tennis and Badminton Teams for National Championships held at
different places of Pakistan.
4) Deputy Manager, Pakistan Women's Athletic Team at South Asian (SAF) Games
held at Islamabad.
5) Regional Representative (Hyderabad Region) for Pakistan Cricket Board.
National / International Honor / Awards:
a) Represented as Manager Pakistan Combine Universities Girls Gymnastic Team at
Bangkok, Thailand in 2007.
b) Visited India being a member of Pakistan Youth Hostel Association under the Youth
Hostel Leader Exchange Program, December 2004.
c) Manager, Pakistan Gymnastic Girls Team at 2nd
Islamic Countries Women's Solidarity
Games at Tehran, Iran, in 1997.
d) Visited Tehran, Iran as Manager, Pakistan University Table-Tennis Team in 1995.
e) Visited Helifex, Nova Scotia, Canada as Group Leader of Pakistan Youth Delegation
under Canada World Youth Programme in 1990-91.
f) Conferred Hon. Citizenship of Nova Scotia, Canada by the Governor of Nova Scotia
for the excellence of Youth Programme in Canada (1990).
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3. g) Awarded Gold Medal (Pride of Performance) for University of Sindh, Sports
excellence in 1978.
h) Organizing Secretary, National Basket Ball Women’s Championship held at
University of Sindh, Jamshoro.
i) Member, Organizing Committee at National Seerat Conference held at University of
Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan.
j) Regional Representative Pakistan Cricket Board, Women Wing for Hyderabad
Region.
Author / Editor of Books:
1) Research Methods in Physical Education (1996)
2) Science of Physical Education, 1997
3) Sports Injuries: Prevention and Treatment (1997).
Published Research Papers:
1) "Public Administration and its Utility in Physical Education". Published in Research
Journal "The Government" (1993).
2) "Importance of Footwork in Sports Performance: The Japanese Experience".
Published in Asia Pacific Research Journal (1993).
3) "Physical Fitness and Mental Workout in Japan: A Psycho-Social Study". Published
in Asia Pacific Research Journal (1994).
4) "Democratic Ideals: A case study of Health and Physical Education students. Volume-I
1994, Published in Social Science Research Journal of Sindh University (1994).
5) "Fat Bodies: A major concern of Asian Women". Published in Asia Pacific Research
Journal Volume-14 (1995).
6) “The Role of Physical Education in a Democratic Society". 2001 –Vol. 3, Research
Journal of Social Sciences.
7) ‘The Role of Physical Education: A new vision for young generation’ Research
Journal of Social Sciences, University of Sindh Volume 4 & 5, 2002-2003.
8) ‘The Origin contemporary sports: A study of Euro American States” Research
Journal of Social Sciences, University of Sindh Volume 4 & 5, 2002-2003.
9) “Impact of motivation on the performance of Women Athletes”, Publication in
Sindhological Studies 2005.
10) The Impact of Exercise on Longevity: An Assessment of a Physical Educationist.
Research Journal of Social Sciences, University of Sindh Volume 6 & 7, 2006.
11) Socio-political Analysis of 1986 Seoul Olympics Games. ‘Asia Pacific’, Research
Journal of Far East & South East Asia Study Centre. (accepted for publication)
12) Importance, Objectives and Limitations in Physical Education Research: A academic
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4. analysis (in Sindhi) published in Sindhi Adab-2005, Research Journal of Institute of
Sindhology, University of Sindh, Jamshoro.
13) Analytical study of the Factors involved in the Enhancement of Performance in
Sports Competitions Published in “The Shield”, Research Journal of Physical
Education & Sports Sciences, University of Sindh, Jamshoro Volume 1, 2006.
14) Socio-biological Aspects of Women participation in sports: An analytical study
(accepted for publication) University of Karachi, Karachi.
15) Sports Injuries: Self Help (in Sindhi) to be published in Sindhi Adab of Institute of
Sindhology, University of Sindh in 2006.
16) Gender differences in emotional intelligence among professional athletes of
Hyderabad City published in “The Shield”-Research Journal of Physical Education &
Sports Science, University of Sindh, Jamshoro. Vol. 02, 2007.
17) An Investigation of Misconception of Females’ Participation in Sports competitions
in traditionalist Society of Pakistan published in “The Shield”-Research Journal of
Physical Education & Sports Science, University of Sindh, Jamshoro. Vol. 03, 2008.
18) Avoiding health risks through physical movements: Significance and Analysis
published in “The Shield”-Research Journal of Physical Education & Sports Science,
University of Sindh, Jamshoro. Vol. 04, 2009.
19) The relationship between sport activities, academic achievements and personality dynamics
of High School Students in Sindh published in “The Shield”-International Journal of
Physical Education & Sports Science, University of Sindh, Jamshoro. Vol. 05, 2010.
20) Sports as a Dynamic Force in the Development of relation among Nations in Global
Politics published in “The Shield”-International Journal of Physical Education & Sports
Science, University of Sindh, Jamshoro. Vol. 06, 2011.
21) “Knowledge, Attitude, Prevalence and factors leading to smoking among Students of
the Center for Physical Education and Sports Science, University of Sindh, Jamsoro,
Pakistan” in African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation and Dance
(AJPHERD), Vol. 17(2), 2011
22) Muslim female athletes in Sports and Dress Code: Major obstacle in International
Competitions published in Journal of Experimental Sciences, India, Vol. 02, No. 11,
2011. http://jexpsciences.com/
23) Physical activities among college students participating in sports pertaining to socio-
cultural conditions of Sindh published in “The Shield”-International Journal of Physical
Education & Sports Science, University of Sindh, Jamshoro. Vol. 07, 2012.
24) Attitude of Female Lecturers in Physical Education towards Profession published by
Macrothink Institute, USA in International Journal of Learning and Development,
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5. Vol. 2, No. 4, 2012. www.macrothink.org/ijld
25) “Community beliefs, attitude and awareness about child obesity” published in “The
Shield”-International Journal of Physical Education & Sports Science, University of
Sindh, Jamshoro. Vol. 08, 2013.
26) “Significance of advance technology using modern equipments in International sports
competitions” published in “The Shield”-International Journal of Physical Education &
Sports Science, University of Sindh, Jamshoro. Vol. 09, 2014.
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6. Vol. 2, No. 4, 2012. www.macrothink.org/ijld
25) “Community beliefs, attitude and awareness about child obesity” published in “The
Shield”-International Journal of Physical Education & Sports Science, University of
Sindh, Jamshoro. Vol. 08, 2013.
26) “Significance of advance technology using modern equipments in International sports
competitions” published in “The Shield”-International Journal of Physical Education &
Sports Science, University of Sindh, Jamshoro. Vol. 09, 2014.
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