National Mokpo University Successfully Hosts the 61st Annual Conference of the Korean Society of Sport Science

Opened under the theme of 'Finding the Identity of Physical Education'

National Mokpo University (President Song Ha-cheol) announced on the 16th that the 61st Korean Society of Sport Science Conference commemorating the 104th National Sports Festival, jointly hosted by the Korean Society of Sport Science (President Lee Han-kyung) and the Korean Women’s Society of Sport Science (President Kim Min-jung), was successfully held over two days from the 12th to the 13th at the 70th Anniversary Memorial Hall Cheonggang Hall, Humanities Building, and Education Building of National Mokpo University.

Under the theme "Finding the Identity of Physical Education," the conference opened on the 12th with performances by students from the Department of Physical Education at National Mokpo University, featuring volleyball, inline skating, kendo, dance sports, and collaborative performances against a backdrop of videos from the department. The event also included a dynamic pre-performance by the Tiger Taekwondo Demonstration Team, a promising youth group from Mokpo City, which received enthusiastic applause and cheers.

The 61st Annual Conference of the Korean Society of Sport Science was held at the 70th Anniversary Hall of Mokpo National University.
[Photo by Mokpo National University]

Following the opening remarks by Lee Han-kyung, President of the Korean Society of Sport Science, video congratulatory messages were delivered by Jo Hyun-jae, Chairman of the Korea Sports Promotion Foundation, and Song Jin-ho, President of the Jeollanam-do Sports Council. Song Ha-cheol, President of National Mokpo University, welcomed and congratulated the attendees with a welcoming speech expressing hope for the development and growth of Korean sports as the conference prepares for another 70 years.

In particular, the Korean Society of Sport Science presented plaques of appreciation to National Mokpo University and the Jeollanam-do Sports Council for their efforts in hosting the conference and advancing sports development.

The subsequent award ceremony included the presentation of the Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award and the Sports Safety Foundation Paper Contest Award. The keynote lecture titled "Current Status and Future of the National Sports Rights" was delivered by Professor Kim Do-gyun of Kyung Hee University, followed by presentations from six speakers. The comprehensive discussion session sparked a passionate debate on finding the identity of physical education, opening a discourse on the identity of sports and the expansion of school sports.

On the second day, the 13th, over 100 presentations were made by 16 sub-societies and the e-Sports Association in the Humanities and Education Buildings.

Throughout the two days, promotional booths from sports-related companies, as well as booths promoting nearby regions such as Mokpo, Muan, and Sinan, were set up. Promotional materials for the 43rd Disabled Sports Festival were also distributed, contributing to regional promotion efforts.

Approximately 1,000 people attended the conference, including about 500 pre-registered participants, 200 on-site registrants, and local residents.

Professors, graduate students, and sports officials from universities nationwide who visited National Mokpo University were impressed by the proactive and dynamic attitudes of the Department of Physical Education students who served as conference staff, the thorough preparations, and the university’s interest. They also felt inspired by the vibrant and happy atmosphere of Mokpo University, which was evident throughout the campus in various ways.

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