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Mrs. WAWS Rupasinghe

Lecturer (prob.)

Applied Sciences

Email : warunirupasinghe@appsc.sab.ac.lk

    Qualifications

  • MPhil in Sport Sciences - Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka - 2023

    BSc. (Hons) in Sport Sciences and Management - Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka - 2013

    Diploma in Exercise and Sports Sciences - University of Peradeniya - 2013

     

    Profile

  • I was graduated from Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka with a Second class (Upper division) degree in 2013, and obtained MPhil in Sport Sciences from Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in 2023.  I am currently working as a Senior Lecturer in Sport Sciences and Management attached to the Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education. I am currently teaching into the courses related to the Sport and Exercise Physiology, Fitness Aerobics, Sport Facility Design, and Test and Measurement. 

    My career goal is to passionately pursue excellence as an accomplished academic leader in  the dynamic and ever-evolving field of sports. I am dedicated to not only pushing the boundaries of knowledge but also inspiring and mentoring the next generation of scholars and athletes. I aspire to be a beacon of innovation and wisdom, harnessing the unyielding spirit within me to make a profound impact on the world of sports academia.

    Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations

  • Technical Officer (Grade IV) Athletic Association of Sri Lanka

    Research Interests

  • Physical Activity

    Sport Nutrition

    Physical Fitness

    Current Research Projects

  • Effect of Fitness Aerobic Dance on Blood Lipid in Patients with Hyperlipidemia

    Effect of Fitness Aerobics on Weight Loss in Female Employesss at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

    Investigation of Sweating Response of National Level Volleyball Players during the Training

    Recent Publications

  • Journal Article Publications

    Rupasinghe, W. A. W. S., Perera, T. S. H., Silva, K. D. R. R., Samita, S., & Wickramaratne, M. N. (2023). Nutritional intake  of sport undergraduates in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. BMC Nutrition,9(1),2. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795- 022-00662-0

    Waruni S. Rupasinghe WA, Harshani Perera TS, Nirmali Wickramaratne M. A comprehensive review on dietary assessment methods in epidemiological research. J Pub Health Catalog. 2020; 3(1):204-211.

    Rupasinghe W.A.W.S., Perera T.S.H., and Sriharan S. 2015. A study on the Relationship between Competitive state Anxiety and Shooting Accuracy of School level Netball Shooters in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka,Journal of Soft Skills, 4(1):51-58

    Abstract Publications

    Rupasinghe, W. A. W. S., Perera, T. S. H., Silva, K. D. R. R., Samita, S., & Wickramaratne, M. N. (2023). Comparison of Macronutrient Intake of Sport Sciences Undergnraduates. 1 st International Conference on Applied Sport 2023.

    W.A.W.S. Rupasinghe, T.S.H. Perera, M.N. Wickramaratne. Energy Availability of the Sport Sciences undergraduates in Sri Lanka, International Research Conference Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2021

    W.A.W.S. Rupasinghe, Harshani Perera TS, Nirmali Wickramaratne M. Impact of Energy Balance on Body Composition of Sport Sciences Undergraduates in Sri Lanka, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 10th Annual Research Session, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2020

    • M.R.M.A.Jayasinghe, W.A.W.S. Rupasinghe, R.A.C.Ushantha. The reasons to members participation and relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction in fitness centers; Special reference to Colombo Municipal Council. 9 th Institute of Physical Education International Conference 2019, Bankok, Thailand .

    W.A.W.S. Rupasinghe, T.S.H. Perera, M.N. Wickramaratne. Investigation of changes in Body Composition of Sport Sciences undergraduates in Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 8 th Annual Research Session, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2018.

    • C.K. Pathirana, W.A.W.S. Rupasinghe, K.A.U. Padmasiri. Improvement of Hearing Threshold Level through Yoga of the Ceylon School for the Deaf and Blind, Rathmalana, Sri Lanka. 8 th Institute of Physical Education International Conference 2018, Bankok, Thailand,.

    • K.C. Mudunkotuwa, W.A.W.S. Rupasinghe. The Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Blood Cholesterol Among 35 To 50 Years Old Women. 8 th Institute of Physical Education International Conference 2018,Bankok, Thailand.

    • M.D.M.D. Gunasingha, W.A.W.S. Rupasinghe, W.S.E.C. Fernando. Study on relationship between self-determined motivation level and athletic performance of Sri Lankan South Asian Games Squad. 6 th Annual Research Session, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2016.

    Rupasinghe W.A.W.S., Perera T.S.H., and Sriharan S. Trends in competitive state anxiety and shooting accuracy in Gampaha district school level Netball shooters (abstract),3rd International Conference of Eastern University, Sri Lanka 2014

    Completed Research Projects

  • Impact of Energy Balance and Physical Activity Level on Body Composition and Physical Fitness of the Sport Sciences Undergraduates in Sri Lanka