Name : Prof. K. S. H. M. V. W. W. Senevirathne
Telephone :+94-81-2392710
Mobile : :+94-71-4658491
E-mail : :walters@pdn.ac.lk
senevirathnewalter@gmail.com
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (Bio Science), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (1990)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education, University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka (1995)
- Master of Philosophy in Education, University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka (2004)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka(2016) , Field of Research –Physical Education
Other qualifications
Certificate – Training Program on Upgrading Teaching Skills of the Academic Staff. University of Peradeniya. – 2006
- Certificate-International Workshop on Science Education. University of Peradeniya. – 1999
- Certificate -Japan International cooperation Agency (JICA) Youth Friendship Training Program. Japan -1994
- Certificate- Computer Maintenance and Handling. University of Peradeniya. – 2008
- Certificate- Induction Training Program for University Academics-2010, Staff Development Centre, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Employment Record
- Secondary School Teacher, from02.01.1984 to 2006.02.12 Government Teacher at the Secondary Schools –
*Taught Subjects-Physical Education, Biology, Chemistry
*Coaching Experience- Rugby Football, Athletics
* Founder/Hon. Secretary of Central Province Rugby Football Association –Sri Lanka 1993-2003
*Executive Board Member of Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association 1991-2005
* Rugby Coordinator of Dharmaraja College, Kandy, Sri Lanka 1997-2006
2. Temporary Lecturer- Department of Education, University of Peradeniya,
Sri Lanka, 13/02/2006 to 2010 April
3. Lecturer (Probationary) – Department of Education, University of Peradeniya 11-05-
2010 to 30/09/2016
4. Senior Lecturer- Department of Education, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 30-09- 2016 to date
5. Course Coordinator– Post Graduate Diploma in Physical Education Course, Department of Education, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2006.02.13 to date.
6. Course Coordinator– Post Graduate Diploma in Education (full time) Course, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 14/02/2010 to 2013
7. Programme Coordinator – Early childhood and care and Development (ECCD) at CDCE
8. Volunteer Student Counselor– Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka from 2006
9. Departmental Representative of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell– Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya
10. Departmental Representative of the CIVICO– Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya
11. Sports Advisory board Member to the Vice Chancellor, University of Peradeniya
12. Management Committee Member CQA (Senate Nominee)
13. Treasurer Peradeniya Alumini Association, Sports Alumini club
Teaching experience
- Senior Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 2016/09/30 to date
- Visiting Lecturer, Bachelor of Sports science and management, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in 2010
- Lecturer, Three Months Induction Training Program for Newly Recruited Graduate Teachers, Department of Education, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka,2006,2007,2008, 2009
- Lecturer, Short Term Induction Training Program for Newly Recruited Teachers, Department of Education, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, December 2009
- Visiting Lecturer. PGDEM, NIE, Meepe, Sri Lanka, 2015
- Visiting Lecturer. PGDE, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka,2016 to date
Courses Taught
Bachelor of Education (special) degree Program
- A. EDU 2016- Child Development and Education
- B. EDU 2005 –Health and Physical Education- i
- C.EDU 2009- Psychology for teaching and learning
- D. EDU 3002- Assessment for learning
- E. EDU 3003- Health and Physical Education- ii
- F.EDU 3009- Curriculum theory and practice
- G.EDU 3315- Statistical methods in education
- H.EDU 4412-Subject specific methods in teaching mathematics
- I. EDU 4417- Health and Physical Education- iii
- J.EDU 4423- Subject specific methods in teaching Health and Physical Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Physical Education Program, Department of Education, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka,
Development Psychology and Sports, Elementary Studies on Educational Psychology and sports, Pedagogy of Health &Physical Education, Curriculum Studies on Physical Education, Administration of Physical Education & Athletics, Teaching Practice, Research Methodology, Supervision of Part dissertation
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (full time) Program, Department of Education, and University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Educational and Development Psychology, Educational Measurement and Evaluation, Instructional Methodology, Special methods of Teaching Health and Physical Education, Special methods of Teaching Science Education, Advanced Statistics, Education Technology, Teaching Practice, Research Methodology, Supervision of Part dissertations
Master of Education Program Department of Education, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Educational Psychology, Curriculum Studies, Educational Measurement and Evaluation, Research Methodology, Supervision of Dissertations
Master of Philosophy in Education Program Department of Education, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Educational Psychology, Curriculum Studies, Educational Measurement and Evaluation, Research Methodology, Supervision of Thesis
Optional Courses in Education for Undergraduate Students, Department of Education, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Edu 201 Basics in Education and Learning, Edu 202 Basics in Educational Psychology, Edu 301Teaching and Learning Methodology, Edu 302 Management and Leadership in Education
Three Months Induction Training Program for Newly Recruited Graduate Teachers, Department of Education, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka,
Curriculum Studies, Basics in Educational Psychology, Classroom Management, Workshops on Classroom Teaching, Teaching Skills Development Exercises
National and International Honors and Awards
Merit award, C.W.W.Kannangara Merit award for Best teaching performance in 2004, Ministry of Education
International Award: Young Coaching Scientist’s Award, Joint Research with P.I.Dharmathilaka, at the Asia -Pacific conference of coaching Science (APCOCS2014) Hokaido University ,Japan, 2014
International Award: Young Coaching Scientist’s Award, Joint Research with M.D.M.D Wijesinghe, at the Asia -Pacific conference of coaching Science (APCOCS2014) Hokaido University, Japan, 2014
Positions Held at International Level
Executive Board Member, Elected to the Executive Board Member of the Asian Council for Exercise and Sports Science in 2010
National Delegate -FIEP (International Federation of Academics of Physical Education) -Board member /
Co-Author, Appointed as a Co- Author of the International Journal of Global Health and Physical Education Pedagogy, Sagamore Publication, USA in 2011
Research output
Research Assistant, “Quality Education” Project Conducted by “Save the Children in 2005”
Research Assistant, A Study on School Based Teacher Education Programs Conducted by the Department of Education, University of Peradeniya ,Funded by the World Bank -2007
Co-Researcher, Action Research for Improvement of Teacher Professional Development in Schools 2008-2009. Conducted by the Department of Education, University of Peradeniya, Funded by the World Bank -2008/2009
Member of the Research Team – AHEAD- DOR-HEMS project (2019-2021)
A study of Mathematics Education in the 21st century: Improving teaching and learning in Mathematics at the junior secondary level in Sri Lanka
Project Coordinator/Team Leader: Eramus+ European Union Funded Project 2020-2023, Sports and Physical Education as a vehicle for Inclusion and recognition in India, Indonesia and Sri Lanka/SPIRIT
Books published
1. Dr. Walter Senevirathne (2021), Health Related Physical Fitness, Ariya Printers(Pvt)Ltd,ISBN 978-624-5783-03-8
2. Dr. Walter Senevirathne (2021), Health and Wellness, Ariya Printers(Pvt)Ltd,
ISBN 978-624-5783-01-4
3.Dr. Walter Senevirathne (2021),Health, Sports and Physical Education, Ariya Printers(Pvt)Ltd, ISBN 978-624-5783-00-7
4. Dr. Walter Senevirathne (2021),Sports Training and Coaching ,Ariya Printers(Pvt)Ltd,ISBN 978-624-5783-02-1
Articles in Scholarly Journals (indexed journal papers)
K.S.H.M.V.W.W.Senevirathne(2010),Food Habits and Sport Performance among Secondary School Boys and Girls in Sri Lanka, Asian Journal of Physical Education and Recreation,Vol.16,No 1, 2010.
K.S.H.M.V.W.W.Senevirathne(2009),A Good Practice of School Sports Meet: Transforming Towards Student Directed Learning Environment, Asian Council of
Exercise and Sport Science, University of Sains, Malaysia
Participation of university students in sports activities: Developing a sports structure, Journal of Sports Science and Nutrition, 2021:2(1):23-25, E- ISSN-2707-7020
Adults’ knowledge in exercise , attitudes and behaviours:A case study in the Kandy city of Sri Lanka, International Journal of Physiology, Nutrition and Physical Education,2021;6(1)146-148 ,ISSN2456-0057
A study to develop motor fitness reference values of secondary school children in Sri Lanka, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science ISSN No. 2454-6186
Reliability of Field Based Health Related Physical Fitness Tests in Sri Lankan School settings, Research Hub International Multidisciplinary Research Journal, Vo.8,Issue 04,April 2021, ISSN: 2349-7637
Refereed Conference Proceedings
K.S.H.M.V.W.W.Senevirathne(2007) A Critical Study of the Implementation of Sports and Physical Education Curriculum of Secondary Schools in Sri Lanka,
10th International Research Symposium. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
K.S.H.M.V.W.W.Senevirathne,(2009 A Good Practice of School Sport Meet:
Transforming Towards Student Directed Learning Environment,8th International Sports Science Conference, University of Sains, Kota Bharu,
Malaysia
K.S.H.M.V.W.W. Senevirathne(2010) 2010-Action Research as a Strategy for Improving Recreational Games in the Teacher Induction Programme ,10th International Sports Science Conference, National Institute of Education, Singapore
K.S.H.M.V.W.W.Senevirathne,(2011)Study on Leisure Habits and Attitudes of Youths in Urban Area: A Case Study Conducted in the Kandy Municipal Area in Sri Lanka,5th Asia- Pacific Conference on Exercise and Sports Science, Shanghai University of Sports, China
K.S.H.M.V.W.W.Senevirathne, (2015) Health related physical fitness among secondary school children in Sri Lanka, 6th Asia- Pacific Conference on Exercise and Sports Science, Manev Rachana University, New-Delhi, India
K.S.H.M.V.W.W.Senevirathne, (2016) Effectiveness of a yoga program on school principals stress coping strategies: Finding from a pre service training professionals sample.International conference of sports physical education Health and Wellness. Philippine
K.S.H.M.V.W.W.Senevirathne,(2017)Action Research Methodology for Physical Education Teachers’ Professional Leaning; A Good Practice From Sri Lankan Experience.Asia Pacific Conference of Exercise and sports Science. Invited Speaker Kasetstart University Bangkok,Thailand
K.S.H.M.V.W.W.Senevirathne, (2018) Does physical Education fail in Sri Lanka? A Recent Perspective, FIEP Asia Conference, Invited Speaker, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, KL, Malaysia
Supervision of Postgraduate Students
- Master of Philosophy ( completed)
A.Abeywickrama(Ref.HD/M.Phil/09/050, A Study on the Implementation of the Health and Physical Education Curriculum at the Junior Secondary Level In Sri Lanka
K.M.R.H.W.T.K.Dassanayeke (Ref.HD/M.Phil/09/10/052, An Analytical Study on Expected Competencies of General Certificate in Education (A/L) Arts Curriculum and Students’ Future Vocational Aspirations
T.P. Liyanage Registration No: HD/Mphil/18/19/016
A descriptive study of the evolution of physical education in secondary schools in Sri Lanka after Independence
2. Master of Education
SupervisedMore than hundred research dissertations of Master of Education Students
3. Postgraduate Diploma in Education/ Physical Education
SupervisedMore than three hundred research dissertations of Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Physical Education Students
4. Bachelor of Education (Special) degree program.
SupervisedMore than twenty research dissertations of B.Ed. students