Physical education, sports, and health are fundamental pillars in the development of high-quality and competitive human resources. In an ever-changing global context, the role of physical education is not limited to the development of physical aspects alone; rather, it has evolved into a strategic instrument for shaping character, improving public health, and encouraging active citizen participation in sustainable development. As reflected in the document Transforming our World: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, sport is recognized as “an important enabler of sustainable development” that contributes to achieving tolerance, respect, the empowerment of women and youth, as well as health, education, and social inclusion goals.

The 6th International Seminar on Physical Education, Sport, and Health (ISPESH) 2026 is an annual event consistently organized by the Department of Physical Education, Health, and Recreation (PJKR), Faculty of Physical Education and Health (FPOK), Indonesia University of Education since 2021. This international seminar serves as a meeting platform for academics, professionals, practitioners, policymakers, and researchers in the fields of physical education, sports, and health from various countries to broaden their horizons and share knowledge regarding the latest developments in these disciplines.

As times change and the lifestyles of people around the world evolve, the importance of physical education, sports, and a healthy lifestyle in maintaining a nation’s quality of life can no longer be ignored. This aligns with two key points in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely: (1) SDG 3 on good health and well-being, which is a direct outcome of sports and physical activity; and (2) SDG 4 on quality education, which ensures inclusive and equitable education and promotes lifelong learning opportunities for all.

In the national context, the implementation of the 6th ISPESH in 2026 holds strategic relevance to the Asta Cita of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s administration, particularly Mission 4, which emphasizes strengthening human resource development (HRD), science, technology, education, health, sports excellence, gender equality, and the empowerment of women, youth, and people with disabilities. The grand vision “Together for a Prosperous Indonesia, Toward Golden Indonesia 2045” positions physical education and sports as vital instruments in fostering a generation of Indonesians who are healthy, strong, intelligent, and of outstanding character.

Through the 6th ISPESH in 2026, it is hoped that participants will develop a more comprehensive understanding of the importance of integrating physical education, sports, and health, and will be able to make tangible contributions to the implementation of programs that can improve the quality of life for the broader community. With support from various parties, this seminar is expected to serve as a platform for collaboration that benefits the advancement of knowledge and practice in the fields of physical education, sports, and health, both nationally and internationally, while simultaneously strengthening the position of the PJKR Program at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports (FPOK) UPI as a pioneering and leading program in Indonesia.