Reviving Senior Citizen Gymnastics in Gunungkidul, UNISA Yogyakarta Community Service Program Becomes Agent of Change

Students from the Community Service Program (KKN) at Universitas ‘Aisyiyah (UNISA) Yogyakarta Group 12 held a very beneficial activity for the elderly community. Located in Dukuh Logandeng, Playen, Gunungkidul, they organized elderly gymnastics combined with free health check-ups on Friday (August 15, 2025).

Since early morning, dozens of elderly people had gathered at the Logandeng Village Hall with great enthusiasm. They followed each exercise movement guided by cheerful music, creating a lively and communal atmosphere.

“This exercise makes my body feel fresher, and I can gather with friends of the same age,” said Mbah Surti (68), one of the participants who regularly attends this activity.

In addition to the exercise session, the event also included free health check-ups, such as blood sugar tests and blood pressure measurements. These examinations were conducted by health students and supervised by medical staff from the local health center. The results were immediately provided to the participants, followed by an educational session on hypertension to help them better understand how to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

The Head of Logandeng Village, Husein, expressed his appreciation. “We are greatly assisted by the activities organized by the UNISA Yogyakarta KKN students. We hope that such positive activities can continue in our village in the future,” said Husein.

Field Supervisor (DPL) of UNISA Yogyakarta’s Community Service Program, Niken Anggraini, M.Tr.Kep, emphasized that this program is a tangible manifestation of student service to the community.

“This activity is not only about physical fitness training, but also serves as a means of education and social interaction. Students learn to implement health knowledge, while the community receives tangible benefits,” explained Niken.

This activity demonstrates that KKN students can be agents of change who care about the health and quality of life of the community, especially the elderly. It is hoped that this program can become a regular agenda that can be continued independently by the residents of Dukuh Logandeng.