Dr. C. Ashok, is at present working as a Reader and Director of Physical Education in Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College (Autonomous, Reaccredited with A status by NAAC and College with Potential for Excellence by UGC), Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu. He completed his Higher Secondary at Nadar Saraswati Higher Secondary School, Theni. He was graduated from one of the pioneer colleges of Madurai Kamaraj University i.e., Ayya Nadar Janki Ammal College. After graduation, he underwent B.P.Ed., M.P.Ed., course at Y.M.C.A. College of Physical Education, Chennai and acquired M.Phil. under the guidance of Dr. R. Thirumalai Samy, first Vice Chancellor of Tamil Nadu State Physical Education and Sports University, from Alagappa University, Karaikudi. He complete Diploma in Yoga Education course at Hanuman Vyayam Prasarak Mandal College of Physical Education, Amravati and awarded Ph.D. Degree, under the guidance of Dr. S. Sivaramkrishnan, Former Principal, Dr. Sivanti Aditanar College of Physical Education, Thiruchendur. He has successfully completed a Minor Research Project funded by University Grants Commission, South Eastern Regional Office, Hyderabad.