SPOFiH (Gayle Krystle A.

Grey)

I. Rationale

Sports and fitness activities are one of the common interests of the students of UP Diliman. Furthermore, the Constitution of the University Student Council states, ...that education should develop mans PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SOCIAL, CULTURAL, and SPIRITUAL potential to the full, in order to realize a human and humane existence for all. With that, the University Student Council should strive to meet the said statement in their Constitution by providing the necessary venues for holistic growth of everyone in the University of the Philippines.

Sports are also a source of healthy competition and also foster the right kind of attitude amidst adversity. These promote a sound body which helps in maintaining a sound mind. The engagement in such activities will encourage holistic development for everyone involved.

Varsity student-athletes also need to be given support and empowerment through various projects of this committee. They train for a minimum of 15 hours per week while still handling the normal academic load a UP student handles is a challenge they face all the days of the college life. This is a feat that most students and even faculty take for granted. Empowerment of the varsity student-athletes will eventually bring about and instil UP pride in everyone who we, as USC, will involve.

UP is home to the country's premiere Sports Science and Physical Education Institution in the country. Activities geared for health and fitness improvement and promotions will be a venue for knowledge

advancement. The existence of a committee for such undertakings will ensure that these advancements be translated to something beneficial and socially relevant for all.

II. Vision/Mission

To instill a well-rounded growth to the students of the University of the Philippines through the promotion of a healthy and active lifestyle by initiating activities which are also in the current interest of the studentry without sacrificing the principles of the current University Student Council, and to instil UP pride through the empowerment of the Varsity student-athletes. . III. Goals/Objectives

To engage UP students to have an active lifestyle To promote a well-rounded personal growth through involvement in sports and fitness activities

To promote health awareness through various health campaigns that are most relevant to students

To uplift the perceived stature of physical education and Sports Science in the Philippines To formalize and make known the rights of every Varsity student-athlete To rally support for the Varsity student-athletes

IV. Committee Structure

Committee Chairperson

Logistics and Secretarial Officer

Finance and Marketing Officer

Public Relations Administrator

VolCore Team Leader

Committee Chairperson - overseer and internal relations administrator of the committee Logistics and Secretarial Officer draft letters for utilization of venues and rental of various needed equipment. In-charge of taking the minutes of the meeting

Finance and Marketing Officer - in charge of financial accounting and transparency in and beyond the USC. Also in charge of marketing and sponsors-gathering for SPOFiH events.

VolCore Team Leader - in charge of gathering volunteers for SPOFiH events. Manages welfare and mobilization of volunteers.

Public Relations Administrator - in charge of publicity of events (online and offline). Ensure the projected audience of every event will be met.

V. Proposed activities

2012

MAY JUNE

Coordinate with the admin for the food service in UP Gym for Varsities and service PEs follow up last years project of pushing for a healthy and non-costly food service alternative to what the current CHK gym has.

JULY Go BIKE!!! - Advocacy for reduced carbon emissions in the campus while encouraging students to be more physically active. Publicizing of UAAP games schedules online and offline-this will run the whole year and will tap the local councils of each college for efficient info dissemination. AUGUST P.E. Run run for the benefit of the UP Gyms PE equipment rehab and replenishment. SEPTEMBER Aero Marathon- aerobics marathon open to the UP Community. Tie-up with CHK-SC.

Free Exercise and fitness consultation tie up with CHK-SC and the B SS interns of 2012-2013 OCTOBER CHK Job fair + bike/run expo Job fair specific to Sports Science and Physical Education Majors. A bike/run expo is also proposed to make running and biking techniques and workshops available to the public since its the ongoing craze in health and fitness. NOVEMBER DECEMBER Varsity Summit - The varsity community is an important part in the CHK community; therefore their rights and welfare should also be made known. With that being said, a Varsity Summit will be organized wherein the different teams, their respective coaches, and the CHK and Varsity administration could voice out their concerns and at the end of the day, possibly arrive to collective and decisive solutions to the problems raised. A Magna Carta of the rights and welfare of the Varsity athletes is also hoped to be a product of the said summit. There is also a Varsity student-athletes handbook, so this is also hoped to be reviewed in the said summit. 2013 JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH Takbo 2 fun run tie up with the Philippine Orthopaedic Association for the promotion of proper bone care and osteoporosis awareness among and beyond the UP community.

Socoliosis screening + consultation for the UPIS and UP Community. APRIL