On the afternoon of March 21st, the Department of Physical Education organized a student symposium on the 2024 school sports work of Zhongyuan University of Technology and the 37th Sports Meet training session in Room 101 of Zhentai Building. Wei Jian, Director of the Department of Physical Education, Fu Weiping, Chief Referee of the Sports Meet, Chen Ke, Director of the Physical Fitness Test Center, Zhang Zhenhua, Director of the Office, as well as the chairs of student unions and heads of Department of Physical Education from various departments attended the meeting. The participating teachers and students discussed how to successfully carry out the 37th Sports Meet, year-round group activities, and the implementation of the National Student Physical Health Standard certificate system.

At the meeting, Teacher Fu Weiping first provided an in-depth interpretation of the Competition Regulations for the 37th Sports Meet and answered students’ questions about potential issues during the competition one by one. Director Chen Ke reinterpreted the “Notice on Issuing the Implementation Plan (Trial) for the National Student Physical Health Standard Certificate System of Zhongyuan University of Technology” (ZUTJ [2023] No. 5), emphasizing the direct impact of physical fitness test scores on the smooth graduation of senior students. Director Zhang Zhenhua explained the statistical method for group activity points, the organizational definition of department-level and school-level activities, the standard for competition points, and the year-end submission of group activity materials.

Wei Jian emphasized that to ensure the smooth running of the sports meet, each college should, firstly, establish a bottom-line awareness and ensure the safety and stability of the sports meet. During the critical period when the school is preparing for the expert group’s visit and evaluation for university establishment, no problems can arise. It is essential to conduct risk assessments and safety precautions for various sports competitions, purchase sports accident insurance, and ensure proper warm-ups before selections, training, and competitions to avoid sports injuries. Secondly, we should pool our wisdom, carefully organize, and do a good job in all aspects of the sports meet. Everyone should leverage team strength, quickly finalize plans, and thoroughly, meticulously, and well execute all tasks, including registration and selection for the sports meet, formation rehearsals, and logistical support. Thirdly, we should leverage the role of sports in educating people and showcase the good spirit of the college. Through sports activities, we can boost morale, increase team cohesion, and cultivate a sense of collective honor, encouraging students to step away from the internet, leave their dormitories, and head to the playground. I hope that each college will display its best spirit at this sports meet. Let’s work together to make this sports meet and the school’s sports work for the year a success, fostering a good sports culture atmosphere across the school and contributing to the smooth renaming and evaluation of the university through sports.

Finally, the students had an in-depth exchange with the teachers on issues related to the school’s sports work that they were concerned about. (Reporter: Zhang Zhenhua)