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The College of Human Kinetics (CHK), formerly known as the Institute of Sports, Physical Education, and Recreation at the University of Southern Mindanao (USM), hosted its first major event the National PATHfit Retooling for Physical Education (PE) Teachers on August 5–7, 2025.
The retooling helps PE teachers fully understand the PATH-Fit curriculum, including its goals, content, and how to assess students. It also trains them in modern teaching methods and new ways to assess students that fit the PATH-Fit program. Lastly, it provides a space for PE teachers to share ideas, work together, and keep learning about the PATH-Fit curriculum.
On its first day, Dr. Jonald L. Pimentel, the USM President, signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) through Coach Christian S. Dominguez, the Chairperson PE Department of UA&P, and Coach Paolo Luis J. Romero.
The main points of the proposed MOU are to share experts for lectures, seminars, talks, and cultural events; to work together on conferences, workshops, publications, and seminar; to collaborate to create academic programs and learning materials; and do joint research and development on shared interests.
In his message, Dr. Pimentel conveyed his hope for CHK to build more collaboration, enhance its facilities, engage in internationalization, and outlined his plans for the college.
“Let’s make Mindanao and even the Philippines a healthy nation thru PATHFit and thru Physical Education,” the President reminded.
Coach Dominguez of UA&P said that the activity provided a meaningful and unforgettable experience.
“We hope that we have cleared all the confusions and some issues of the PATHFit in the past 3 years… and gave you some guidance… We wish that it will be properly implemented: its activities, exercises, and the training system. Our main wish is to be of help,” the coach remarked.
Prof. Michelle Faith B. Mandahay from Holy Cross College of Calinan Inc. expressed her appreciation for the hospitality of the USM- CHK family from its people, the food, and the venue.
“How my co-participants shared about their techniques in managing their classes, and I learned a lot from them,” she emphasized.
Guided by its theme: “Innovating PE for Holistic Development: Embracing PATHFit for Excellence and Collaboration,” the activity gathered various PE professionals from Higher Education Institutions in the country.
