ISMINA 2021
Semarang, 28–29 April 2021 — Faculty of Sports Science, Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES), successfully hosted the International Conference on Sports, Health, and Physical Education under the theme “Transformation on Sports, Health, and Physical Education Facing the Global Pandemic”. The fully online event brought together experts, academics, and practitioners from Indonesia and abroad to explore strategies for adapting and transforming sports, health, and physical education in response to the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The global pandemic has significantly affected various aspects of life, including sports, health, and physical education, reshaping the way people live, work, and interact. These shifts have created a pressing need to understand the impact of the pandemic on these sectors and to develop adaptive strategies for the future.
As part of its commitment to providing high-quality academic exposure, the Nutrition Study Program of the Faculty of Sports Science at UNNES aims to equip students with international perspectives in health and sports sciences. International exposure is essential for enabling students to understand global health developments, foster personal competencies, and strengthen academic networks. Guest lectures featuring both national and international speakers are one of the ways this objective is achieved. While the program has previously hosted national-level guest lectures, this conference marked an important milestone in expanding international collaboration. The conference was designed to:
Provide academic exposure at an international level in sports, health, and physical education.
Initiate and strengthen academic collaborations between the Study Program and international institutions.
The two-day conference featured prominent figures from government, academia, and professional organizations, including:
Dr. Zainuddin Amali, M.Si – Minister of Youth and Sports, Republic of Indonesia
Indonesian's Sports Policy during Pandemic
Mr. Hayono Isman – Chairman, Sport for All Committee of Indonesia
Sports for All
Asst. Prof. Bob Fengshua SUN, Ph.D. – Department of Health and Physical Education, The Education University of Hong Kong
Macronutrients in Exercise: Possible Benefits of Carbohydrate and Protein Co-ingestion
Assoc. Prof. Koh Koon Teck, Ph.D. – President, ACPES, PESS–NIE Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Training Methods and Programs during Pandemic
Prof. Dr. Joon Ho Kang – Seoul National University, South Korea
The Concept and Categorization of the Sport Industry
Prof. Phillip Ward, Ph.D. – The Ohio State University, USA
The Future Directions of Physical Education
Assoc. Prof. Mahalul Azam, M.D., M.P.H. – Department of Public Health, Faculty of Sports Science, UNNES
The Issues of Health During Pandemic
Asst. Prof. Donny Wira Yudha Kusuma, Ph.D. – Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Sports Science, UNNES
Sports Psychology
Held on 28–29 April 2021 via Zoom Cloud Meeting, the conference was attended by members of the general public as well as the UNNES academic community. The keynote address by Dr. Zainuddin Amali emphasized national sports policy priorities during the pandemic, highlighting the government’s strategies to maintain public engagement in sports despite restrictions.
International speakers shared insights ranging from innovative training methods, sports psychology, and nutrition in exercise, to the evolving global sports industry. The interactive Q&A sessions allowed participants to engage directly with experts, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and experiences.
The conference successfully created a platform for knowledge exchange, promoted cross-border collaboration, and inspired participants to implement transformative approaches in their respective fields. By hosting international-level academic events, UNNES reinforces its role as a hub for scholarly dialogue and a contributor to the global discourse on sports, health, and physical education in the post-pandemic era.
Proceeding Information: https://eudl.eu/proceedings/ISMINA/2021
