Best Practice: ARETE

Offering players consistent, punctual and well-structured training.

“ARETE” signifies excellence in its highest form. The programme is a systematic training initiative of the Department of Physical Education, Mercy College, Palakkad, designed to help students achieve distinction in their respective sporting disciplines.

Regular coaching was provided under expert supervision across a wide spectrum of sports including:


  • Athletics
  • Ball Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country
  • Drop Roball
  • Football
  • Kabaddi
  • Kho-Kho
  • Netball
  • Sepak Takraw
  • Softball
  • Softbaseball
  • Tug of War

The training cycle begins on the first working day of the academic schedule and continues until the final working day, ensuring sustained preparation, monitored progress, and adequate periods of recovery and rest.

Students from multiple academic departments actively participated, reflecting the inclusive and interdisciplinary spirit of Mercy sports.