UNS — SMA Negeri 1 Slogohimo, located in Wonogiri, has teamed up with the Faculty of Sports (FKOR) at Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta. They are collaborating to develop the Special Sports Class (KKO) program. The partnership began with a coordination meeting at the FKOR UNS campus. The meeting aimed to prepare for the program’s launch in the 2025/2026 academic year.
Coordination and Planning for KKO Program Development
The coordination meeting brought together the leadership of SMA Negeri 1 Slogohimo and FKOR UNS representatives. They discussed essential aspects of the KKO program, including student admissions, curriculum design, athletic coaching, and teacher training. These steps are critical to ensuring the program’s success.
Prof. Dr. Sapta Kunta Purnama, M.Pd., Dean of FKOR UNS, expressed the faculty’s dedication to supporting sports education. He emphasized the importance of strengthening sports programs at the high school level. “We welcome SMA Negeri 1 Slogohimo’s initiative to launch the Special Sports Class. FKOR UNS is committed to developing the curriculum, providing educator training, and enhancing coaching. This partnership aims to integrate athletic development with academic and scientific approaches. It serves as a model for future Special Sports Class programs,” Prof. Sapta remarked on Tuesday (29/4/2025).
Renewal of Cooperation Agreement and Future Plans
Both parties also renewed their cooperation agreement, which is set to expire this year. “SMA Negeri 1 Slogohimo has worked with FKOR UNS before, and we are renewing this agreement to continue our collaboration. FKOR UNS will support the training and development of KKO students to improve their athletic achievements,” Prof. Sapta added.
Kuntari Purwaningsih, S.S., Principal of SMA Negeri 1 Slogohimo, expressed her hope for the collaboration. She hopes it will cultivate a new generation of athletes who excel both in sports and academics. She noted that the KKO program aims to identify and nurture young sports talent in Wonogiri Regency and surrounding areas.
In the coming months, technical teams from both institutions will develop a schedule for outreach activities. They will also work on the student selection processes and learning plans for the KKO program. The program organizers plan to launch it in the 2025/2026 academic year. It will serve as a model of collaboration between secondary and higher education institutions and foster competitive sports development.
This partnership supports the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It particularly focuses on Goal 4 (Quality Education) and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). It highlights the commitment of both UNS and SMA Negeri 1 Slogohimo to institutional improvement. The partnership also emphasizes sustainable development through educational collaboration.
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