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Mrs. MRMA Jayasinghe

Lecturer (Prob.)

Applied Sciences

Email : milanijayasinghe@appsc.sab.ac.lk

    Qualifications

  • BSc (Special) in  Physical Education - Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka with a Second Class Upper Division in 2017

    Certificate for Olympic Solidarity Sport Administrators, in  collaboration with the International Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (2020)

    Diploma in Computer Studies,  Diploma in Computer Graphic, Certificate in  Web Development, NAC Computer System Computer Training Center Sri Lanka (2012,2013 and 2014)

    Certificate in First Aid -Level I, Sri Lankan Red Cross Society (2016)

    Certificate in First Aid  - National St. John Association for Sri Lanka (2006)

    Profile

  • Mrs. MRMA Jayasinghe is attached to the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka as a Lecturer(Probationary) in Physical Education in the Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education of Faculty of Applied Sciences. After graduating with Second Class Upper Division in Physical Education from Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in 2017, she joined as a member of the academic supportive staff at the Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education. She started her career as a Lecturer(Probationary) in  February 2021 at the same department.

    Research Interests

  • Adaptive Physical Education 

    Curriculum development 

    Innovation of sports 

    Health and performance

    Sport and social theory

    Motivational orientations in sport

    Sport and life skill development

    Globalisation and sport

    Media and sport

    Psychological development 

    Undergraduate Supervision

  • 2022

    1. R.S.R. Lambert, M.R.M.A. Jayasinghe and S. Jeganenthiran (2023- February) THE EFFECT OF SAQ TRAINING TO DEVELOP DRIBBLING AND SHOOTING SKILLS IN YOUNG FOOTBALL PLAYERS IN MANNAR DISTRICT Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University
    2. T. Sanjeithnath, M.R.M.A. Jayasinghe and L. Sharmilan (2023- February YOGA EXERCISES ON SHOOTING ABILITY FOR SCHOOL LEVEL MALE BASKETBALL PLAYERS IN BATTICALOA DISTRICT Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University
    3. D.M.C.C. Amarasingha, M.R.M.A. Jayasinghe and M.S.M. Aslam (2023- February) STUDY ON DECREASE IN NUMBER OF SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN MONARAGALA DISTRICT Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Department of Tourism Management, Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa University
    4. T.G.L.A.Dasanayaka, M.R.M.A.Jayasinghe and S.Jeganenthiran (2023- February) THE EFFECTS OF DYNAMIC AND PROPRIOCEPTIVE NEUROMUSCULAR FACILITATION (PNF) STRETCHING TECHNIQUES ON LONG JUM PERFORMANCE Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University
    5. W.E.H. P. Ekanayaka, M.R.M.A.Jayasinghe and J. Charles (2023- February) THE COMPUTER LITERACY AND COMPETENCY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACHERS IN WESTERN PROVINCE Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Department of physical science and technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University
    6. U. L. Farsath and M. R. M. A. Jayasinghe (2023- February) THE RELATIONSHIP AMONG SELECTED MOTOR FITNESS COMPONENTS AND PLAYING ABILITY IN SCHOOL-LEVEL CRICKET PLAYERS IN THE AMPARA DISTRICT Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University
    7. H.P.D.K.Gunawardhana and M.R.M.A. Jayasinghe (2023- February) ATTITUDE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GAMPAHA DISTRICT Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University
    8. T.Jakeesan , M.R.M.A.Jayasinghe and T.S.H. Perera (2023- February) THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIET AND PHYSICAL FITNESS AMONG FEMALE SOCCER PLAYERS IN JAFFNA DISTRICT Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University
    9. V.S.Lawrence and M.R.M.A. Jayasinghe (2023- February) MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURIES IN RATNAPURA DISTRICT CLUB-LEVEL CRICKET PLAYERS Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University
    10. P.M.N.Kumarasinghe and M.R.M.A.Jayasinghe (2023- February) THE STUDY OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, LESSON CONTEXT AND TEACHERS’ BEHAVIOR DURING PRESCHOOL CLASSROOM SESSIONS IS BALANGODA EDUCATION ZONAL IN SRI LANKA Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University

    2021

    1. Eknayaka K.G.D.T., Jayasinghe, M.A.,(2021, April) Contribution of Motor Skills and Yoga Practices to develop physical activity for school special education children ( ADHD ) In Nuwara- Eliya district, Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
    2. Maduwanthi MDMGC, Jayasinghe, M.A.,(2021, April), Reasons for the spread and non-spread of badminton game among schools, based on the history of the Central Province schools badminton, Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
    3. .Senevirathna D.D.V, Jayasinghe, M.A.,(2021, April), Impacts of aerobic exercise on Stress and mental well-being in Rathnapura division women fitness centers in the time of leisure, Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
    4. Sugathadasa R.M.U.S., Jayasinghe, M.A.,(2021, April), the relationship between selected anthropometric parameters and 50m freestyle swimming time in teenage swimmers, Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
    5. Bandara K.R.M.M.C.K., Jayasinghe, M.A.,(2021, April), mental health condition of female school carrom players in Badulla Zonal, Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
    6. Madhumali D. M. C. N., Jayasinghe, M.A.,(2021, April), identify the improvement of gross motor skills of preschool children in Monaragala district, Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
    7. Kumarasinghe K.P.L.A, Jayasinghe M.A., (2021, April), the motivational factors for adventure sports of local tourists in Sri Lanka, Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

    2020 

    1. Abeysinghe A.L.N.G., Jayasinghe, M.A., and Liyanawaduge N.P (2020, October) an innovation on ‘Improving the design of a portable baseball training station for self-practice Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
    2. Kushantha G.H.C., Jayasinghe, M.A., and Wijesekara D. (2020, October) an innovation on ‘Invent a portable electric water cooling supplement bottle’ Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
    3. Wickramasinghe E.G.T.J.A, Jayasinghe, M.A., and Mahagamage M (2020, October) an innovation on ‘Invent a safety inner jersey for Kabaddi game’ Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
    4.  Abeygunawardhana A.L.A.N.G.M., Jayasinghe, M.A., (2020, October) a survey on ‘To study the contribution of mental health conditions for the success in the national judo pool in Sri Lanka.’ Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
    5. Tharshika R, Jayasinghe, M.A., (2020, October) an innovation on ‘Comparison of the glide and the rotation technique in the shot put’ Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
    6. Nasath K M., Jayasinghe, M.A., (2020, October) a survey on ‘The effect of sports participation in athletics on academic performance among Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education (SUSL)’ Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
    7. Thasreek A M., Jayasinghe, M.A., (2020, October) ‘The survey on attitudes of football participants in Trincomalee district’ Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

    2019

    1. Rathnasekara H.D.T.B., Jayasinghe, M.A., & Perera S.J., (2019, July) ‘The effect of psychological concentration on the performance of rifle shooting in Sri Lanka Navy representing national pool’, Department of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
    2. Bandara, D.M.C., Jayasinghe, M.A., & Perera S.J., (2019, July) ‘Factors affecting the level of participation in recreational activities among the drugs addicted offenders of Kanakadu Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre’, Department of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
    3. Dissanayake, G.D.N., Jayasinghe, M.A., & Hapuarachchi, H.A.C.S., (2019, July) ‘The Relationship between Gross Motor Skills Level and Resources Availability among Preschool Children in North-Western Province’, Department of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
    4. Ifras, M.M., Jayasinghe M.A., (2019, July) ‘The First Aid knowledge among male physical education teachers in Trincomalee District’, Department of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
    5. Saheeth V.M. Jayasinghe, M.A., (2019, July) ‘To explore the reason for lowering the school level volleyball participation’ Department of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
    6. Nifras M.N.M., Jayasinghe, M.A., (2019, July), ‘The effect of teacher and student attitudes toward physical education in Uva Province’ Department of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
    7. Thushara L.P.S.I., Jayasinghe, M.A., (2019, July), ‘The effect of sports student’s motivation in Central Province’ Department of Sport Sciences and Physical Education, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

     

    Published in abstract/Extended abstract at the National/International Conferences/Symposium

  • Published as Conference Papers (Abstract/ Full Papers)

    • W.M.K.C. Wijesiriwardane, M.R.M.A. Jayasinghe and P.P. Weerakkody, Undergraduate Research Symposium of Technology (URSTech)& 3rd Applied Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium 11th of July 2024 ‘Breaking barriers: a comprehensive study on physical activity among transgender individuals in Sri Lanka’
    • D.M.D.S. Dasanayaka, M.R.M.A. Jayasinghe, R.M.U.S.K.Rathnayake and E.K. Fernando 13th Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference (SLERC) 09 Aug 2024 Forum of University Economists (SLFUE) ‘Governance Landscape of Sri Lanka Elle’
    • DNV Dangalla, MRMA. Jayasinghe, HACS Hapuarachchi, ERJMDDP Wijesekara, DKA Induranga 17th International Research Conference – 26th & 27th Sep 2024 General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University ‘Development of a Norm Table and a Device for a Six-Corner Agility Test for Age between 16 to 19 Badminton Players in Sri Lanka’
    • M.R.M.A.Jayasinghe , S. Joniton and S.Sabaanath,20th December 2024. Graduate Colloquium - 2024 is a part of the ARS-2024 ‘baseline assessment of motor skills among preschool children: a pilot study’
    • M.R.M.A.Jayasinghe , S. Joniton and S.Sabaanath International Journal of Physical Education, Sports and Health ,2024, Vol. 11, Issue 4, Part E Comparative literature survey: Impact of a physical education programme on selected motor skills among pre-school children
    • Paranamanna P.M.N. and  Jayasinghe M.A., (2023, 18th & 19th October) The Study of Physical Activity, Lesson Context and Teachers’ Behaviour During Preschool Classroom Sessions in Balangoda Education Zonal, Sri Lanka, International Conference on Applied Sports, SUSL https://www.sab.ac.lk/app/icas/index.php
    • Dangalla N.V. and Jayasinghe M.A., (2023, 18th & 19th October) The Impact of Full-Body Strength Training on Badminton Performance in Under 19 Intermediate Players in Aloysius Collage https://www.sab.ac.lk/app/icas/index.php
    • Madhumali D.M.C.N. and Jayasinghe M.A. ( 2023,7th & 8th September) Identifying the improvement of Gross Motor Skills of preschool children in Monaragala district 16th International Research Conference of Sir John Kotelawala Defense University
    • Maduwanthi M.D.M.G.C.,Jayasinghe M.A., Chinthaka Fernando (2023, 17th & 18th August)Factors Affecting the Development of School-Level Badminton Players in Central Province 7th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University
    • Sugathadasa .U.S.,Jayasinghe M.R.M.A.,(2022, April)Relationship between selected anthropometric parameters and 50m freestyle swimming time in teenage swimmers, APSURS in SUSL.
    • Bandara K.R.M.M.C.K., Jayasinghe M.R.M.A.,(2022, April) Mental training condition of female school carrom players in Badulla education zone, APSURS in SUSL.
    • Sugathadasa R.M.U.S.,Jayasinghe M.R.M.A.,(2022,.September)Relationship between selected anthropometric parameters and 50m freestyle swimming time in teenage swimmers, KDU-IRC 2022 in General Kotelawala Defense University
    • Jayasinghe M.A , Vasanthapriyan S. (2021,March,18th, 19th) ‘Knowledge Synthesis among Physical Education Students’ 7th International Research  Conference on Humanities &  Social Sciences (IRCHSS 2021), SJP 
    • Jayasinghe, M.A., Nifras M.N.M., (2020, October 16th), ‘The effect of teacher and student attitudes toward physical education in Uva Province’ 2nd Asia International Conference on Multidisciplinary(AIMR’2020), Colombo, Sri Lanka 
    • Jayasinghe, M.A., Sriharan, S., (2019, November) ‘A survey on To find out the levels of socioeconomic, Demographic condition and sports participation among 8-14 years children in the Aththtanagalla division, Gampaha district, Sri Lanka’ 2nd South Asia Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (SAMR 19) Colombo, Sri Lanka.
    • , Rathnasekara H.D.T.B., Jayasinghe, M.A. & Perera S.J., (2019, November) ‘The effect of psychological concentration on the performance of rifle shooting in Sri Lanka Navy representing national pool’, ICSUSL2019 in Sri Lanka.
    • Bandara, D.M.C., Jayasinghe, M.A., & Perera S.J., (2019, November) ‘Factors affecting the level of participation in recreational activities among the drugs addicted offenders of Kanakadu Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre’, ICSUSL2019 in Sri Lanka.
    • Dissanayake, G.D.N., Jayasinghe, M.A., & Hapuarachchi, H.A.C.S., (2019, November) ‘The Relationship between Gross Motor Skills Level and Resources Availability among Preschool Children in North Western Province’, ICSUSL2019 in Sri Lanka.
    • Jayasinghe, M.A., Rupasinghe, W.S. & Ushantha, C. (2019, November). A survey on ‘The impact of service quality on customer satisfaction in Fitness Centers special reference to Colombo Municipal Council, ICSUSL2019 in Sri Lanka
    • Jayasinghe, M.A., Sriharan, S., (2019, September) A survey on  Effect of eight weeks aerobic exercises programme for diabetes patients in Balangoda division in Ratnapura, KDU-IRC 2019 in General Kotelawala Defense University.
    • Jayasinghe, M.A., Rupasinghe, W.S. & Ushantha, C. (2019, May). The reasons to members' participation and relationship between service quality and customer satisfaction in Fitness Centers in Colombo Municipal Council, IPEC2019 in Thailand.

    Positions Held/Hold or service Rendering/Rendering (University Level/National Level/International Level)

    1. Representative of orientation programme Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education - 2020
    2. Curriculum Revision Secretary for the Physical Education degree programme - 2020
    3. Secretary of program review – Criteria 04 – Course / Module design and development, Faculty of Applied Sciences-2020
    4. Students  mentoring for 2019 and 2020, Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education           
    5. Member of Web committee – Faculty of Applied Sciences -2019
    6. Member of the program review – Criteria 03 - Programme design and development, Faculty of Applied Sciences -2019
    7. Excellent Academic Capabilities, as a Demonstrator and Lecturer (Temporary) Department of Sports Sciences and Physical Education, SUSL- 2017,2018, 2019, 2020
    8. Supervision of seven research students in the final year research project, Department of Sports Sciences and PE, SUSL-2019
    9. Supervision of seven research students in the final year research project, Department of Sports Sciences and PE, SUSL-2020
    10. Conducted Practicum school plant five schools at Balangoda Division from 2018,2019, 2020
    11. Organizing committee member in Aptitude test  Department of Sports Sciences and PE, SUSL – 2017, 2018,2019, 2020
    12. Works expériences as Research Assistant (Working with Prof. M.Nirmali Wickramaratne research  team: Research Grant Number – SUSL/ RG/ 2016/ 20)
    13. Member of ‘Sports education training program for grade 9 school students in the region of Sabaragamuwa province’.