Sport and Health

Woodball entered Indonesia in 2002, and on 2006 the Indonesia Woodball Association (IWBA) was born. Woodball has similarities with golf. In terms of equipment, Woodball uses balls, mallets, and gates, which are all made of wood. Historically, golf clubs are made of wood. But nowadays, most golfers use golf clubs made of steel, titanium, and other metals or carbon fiber. In terms of gameplay, if golf puts the ball in the hole, then woodball puts the ball into the gate.

After three years running, Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta(UMY) extended its partnership with the Faculty of Sport Sciences UNY in terms of Sports Facilities use. According to dr. Maria Ulfa, Ph.D., Head of the Domestic Cooperation Division, said that improving the quality of sports resources. Sport is a vital necessity today, especially during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

The Head of the Domestic Special Cooperation Division, who came with 2 of his staff, was warmly welcomed by FIK UNY on Monday (17/1/2022) at the Leadership Meeting Room of the 2nd Floor GPLA FIK.

There are still many parents or teachers, especially teachers of Physical Education subjects who do not realize that sports activities should not only focus on physical development but must also work on other aspects namely psychological, social, and spiritual.