One of the optimization efforts to improve the quality of human resources can be done through cultivating an active style to obtain physical fitness for each individual, by obtaining physical fitness and it is hoped that fitness in other aspects will soon follow suit both physically, spiritually and socially and with national insight which is a reflection of of the whole person. Sport is believed to be an effort to improve physical fitness and improve health status so that sports development is not only based on achievement but also must be developed and improved as a lifestyle for all levels of society. This introduction began to be encouraged in the student environment.
The coaching and development of sports at the University of North Sumatra aims to improve health, fitness and achievement that is able to face the challenges and demands of changing global life. This sports development must be carried out in a systematic, planned, integrated and sustainable manner as a unit which includes, regulation, education, training, management, coaching, development and supervision. This was started with the collaboration between Erasmus and USU through the Sport and Physical Education as a Vehicle for Inclusion and Recognition in India, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka (SPIRIT) program with USU Medical Faculty as its chairman. The formation of the SPIRIT Club management consisting of students at the University of North Sumatra is a follow-up to the implementation of this collaboration.
The first step to socialize the existence of the SPIRIT Club, University of North Sumatra, is holding a Webinar with the theme "The Role of Students in Sports Development to Promote A healthy Lifestyle and Career Planning" which will be held online using the Zoom Meeting application on Saturday, April 16, 2022 starting at 10.00 WIB until finished. This event presented 3 speakers, and one of them was guest speaker, Rendy Kurnia Hendrawan, SPd who works as Thailand's National Pencak Silat Trainer, with the material entitled Health Benefits of Pencak Silat for the Body. Meanwhile, 2 other resource persons came from the University of North Sumatra, namely dr. Fitriyani Nasution, MGizi., Sp.GK by presenting Nutritional Support for Sports and Dr.dr. Yetty Machrina, MKes., AIFO-K, Sp.KKLP with the title Sports, Health and Careers.