Mokpo National University Selected as 'National Fitness 100 Muan Fitness Certification Center'

Mokpo National University campus view (Photo by Mokpo National University)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Seo Young-seo] The Department of Physical Education at Mokpo National University (President Park Min-seo) announced on the 20th that it was selected on the 16th for the National Fitness 100 Fitness Certification Center public project supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation, securing an initial project budget of 1 billion KRW for five years.

Through this project selection, it is planned to receive 200 million KRW annually from the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation and Muan County, with 230 million KRW allocated this year for operating fitness improvement programs, personnel expenses, and fitness measurement equipment.

The 'National Fitness 100 Muan Center' will be jointly managed and operated by Muan County, the Muan County Sports Council, and the Department of Physical Education at Mokpo National University, with practical operations handled by the National Fitness 100 Muan Center of the Department of Physical Education at Mokpo National University. The Muan Center plans to open in early September by hiring two health exercise managers and two fitness assessors.

The center director, Professor Park Hee-seok from the Department of Physical Education, an expert in middle-aged and elderly health, will provide services aimed at health promotion and fitness improvement for middle-aged and elderly local residents, recreational sports participants, professional athletes, students, and special groups (military personnel, police, firefighters, elderly).

Kim Sun-hee, head of the Department of Physical Education, stated, "At the Mokpo National University National Fitness 100 Muan Center, we will scientifically and objectively measure and evaluate the fitness status of Muan residents and provide systematic health management services free of charge through personalized exercise prescriptions."

Additionally, Professor Jeon Ho-moon from the Department of Physical Education, who led the overall support for securing this project, said, "Securing national projects linked with the local community is a competitive advantage for the department. Through this project, the Department of Physical Education will contribute to the health and fitness improvement of students and faculty on campus and ultimately help create job opportunities for physical education students."

The newly selected Mokpo National University National Fitness 100 Muan Center is expected to foster a healthy local community culture and enhance Mokpo National University's role in working together with the local community.

Furthermore, the center to be operated is anticipated to establish a new brand in the field of middle-aged and elderly health and serve as a foundation for attracting additional national projects related to middle-aged and elderly health.

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