Controlling non-communicable diseases (NCDs) has become a top health priority in Indonesia. The government has stated this issue requires strong preventive and promotive efforts, as these conditions significantly influence mortality and morbidity rates. More than 50% of overall health status is shaped by unhealthy behaviors—especially smoking, poor diet, and physical inactivity.
Exercise is a form of medicine. Regular physical activity has been proven to both prevent and treat major chronic conditions such as heart disease, pulmonary disease, diabetes, and obesity. These facts underscore the critical role of promoting active lifestyles which can be encouraged through the provision of sports and recreational facilities.
As a Health Promoting University, UGM is required to have sports facilities on campus since engaging in sports or physical activities is one way to maintain a healthy and fit body. Not only is our university equipped with a multitude of sports and recreational facilities on campus that are open to the general public, UGM’s HPU team provides literacy programs through social media and visitations. HPU programs are implemented in faculties through 8 working groups (HPU in the Faculty of Agriculture and in the Faculty of Pharmacy). Efforts to ensure the sustainability of the program include promoting active use, maintaining safety, security, and comfort, as well as ensuring affordability and accessibility. For example, using social media so that information can be easily accessed by the public. See here for the Wisdom Park social media page.
The following is a list of sport and recreation facilities available at UGM for the public:
Wisdom Park
Located on the east side of the Bulaksumur campus, UGM’s Wisdom Park is the university’s recreation and green open space area that is open to the public. The park is equipped with a basketball court, jogging and cycling track, and outdoor exercising equipment. The jogging track is surrounded by lush trees that provide natural shade, allowing visitors to run without being exposed to the scorching sun. In addition, public facilities such as toilets, parking areas, and seating spaces for resting are available. These complete facilities make the park comfortable and friendly for families, sports communities, and individual visitors.
Open Space Area for Jogging and Outdoor Activities
UGM also has open space areas at Embung PIAT, the reservoir at the Agro-technology Innovation Center. The general public can jog around the reservoir and include a playground for children. The area around Grha Sabha Pramana (GSP), UGM’s main multipurpose building, is open to the public and can be used for exercising and recreational activities after office hours and on holidays.
GOR Lembah UGM (Lembah UGM Sports Centre)
The center is located inside Wisdom Park. It boasts outdoor softball/baseball and tennis courts, and indoor badminton and basketball courts. Managed by the Directorate of Student Affairs, it is accessible for students, staff, and faculty, and can be rented by the public when not in use by student activity units.
Pancasila Stadium
The stadium has an outdoor field and jogging track used for soccer, athletics, and other outdoor sports. The stadium can also be used for group exercises and student sports events. The stadium is accessible for students, staff, and faculty and can be rented by the public..
Lembah UGM Fitness Center
The fitness center is a commercialized facility targeted to the public. There are many types of fitness equipment available such as treadmills, cable and lat pulldown machines, barbells, dumbbells, leg extension and leg press machines, and many more. The center also offers personal trainers and a Muay Thai class.
Gadjah Mada Medical Center Fitness
The Gadjah Mada Medical Center has its own fitness center. The center has a multi-gym, barbell and dumbbell sets, as well as cardio equipment such as treadmills and stationary bikes. Instructors are available. There are yoga and aerobic classes, as well as a special time slot for women.
Faculty Managed Sports Facilities
There are sports facilities inside faculty complexes as well. Though mainly used by students, staff, and faculty, visitors are also able to use these facilities.
- The Faculty of Engineering has a volleyball court, basketball court, billiard, pingpong, and jogging track. The Faculty of Engineering jogging track may be used by the public during holidays and after office hours.
- The Faculty of Cultural Sciences has a volleyball/badminton court, gym, and pingpong table.
- The Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing holds routine aerobics, pingpong, and yoga activities.
- Faculty Law Wellness Center: Located on the first floor of Building 4, Faculty of Law, it provides a yoga room, a gym room, and a table tennis room.
University Fitness Corners
Fitness equipment is placed at various corners of the campus, providing convenient options for quick exercise, such as at the Main Library, Digilib FISIPOL, and the Smart Green Learning Center.
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