Department students III D Gymnasium “Musa Ćazim Ćatić” from the Discount, as part of the preparation for the cantonal competition from democracy and human rights, are an innovative digital platform for body education classes. Their initiative aims to improve physical education teaching, increasing the inclusion of less active students and raising awareness of the importance of physical activity.
According to the Institute for Health and Food Safety, in Zenica-Doboj Canton every seventh student suffers from certain diseases of the locomotor system, as a significant impact has a sedentary way of life. Also, an increasingly pronounced lack of motivation and physical activity in young people contributes to the deterioration of physical and mental health. The World Health Organization emphasizes the need to increase physical activity among young people to prevent various diseases and secured a healthier lifestyle.
For that reason, students of the Gymnasium “Musa Ćazim Ćatić” have developed an interactive digital platform that enables adapted access to physical education classes. The platform includes a variety of exercises to improve motor, postures, muscle relaxation, as well as meditative yoga techniques and breathing exercises that help with anxiety and panic attacks. The integration of modern technologies in teaching, the platform provides the possibility of adjusting exercises to each student, which encourages healthier and more active life.
Students believe that this platform will bring positive changes in the way of conducting physical education teaching and increase awareness of the importance of physical activity. They invoke all relevant institutions, the media and the public to support their initiative and help spread awareness of this important issue.
Their project “Digital Body Education Platform” will be presented at the Citinal Competition “Citizen Project”, where it will show how innovations can improve the quality of education and youth health.
