Gumi Office of Education Holds "2025 Challenge! Physical Fitness Certification Festival"

Strengthening Student-Centered Autonomous Physical Activity Capabilities

On October 15, the Gumi Office of Education in North Gyeongsang Province (Superintendent Min Byungdo) held the "2025 Challenge! Physical Fitness Certification Festival" at the basketball court in the Nakdong River Sports Park to strengthen students' autonomous physical activity capabilities.

Students are autonomously satisfying their desire for physical activity through various physical exercises. Photo by Lee Ihwan

The office operated a variety of event booths for approximately 600 male and female students from 38 elementary schools, 25 middle schools, and 11 high schools. These included four physical fitness measurement categories with a fitness circuit system, four sports experience booths such as cornhole, and a photo zone for creating memories.

The event focused on providing students, who have often been restricted by academic demands, with opportunities to autonomously satisfy their desire for physical activity through various exercises. It aimed to create an environment where students could plan and practice sustainable physical activity programs.

Many teachers who attended the event commented, "This event was very satisfying because it broke away from the traditional elite-centered, grade-focused sports competitions. Through diverse sports programs, students were able to participate, challenge themselves, and play freely without pressure."

Superintendent Min Byungdo emphasized the significance of the event, stating, "This festival is meaningful as it suggests a new direction and paradigm shift for school sports in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, and even for global education standards. I would also like to express my deep gratitude to the teachers for their dedication in organizing this event."

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