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The College of Human Kinetics (CHK) of the University of the Philippines Diliman has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Philippine National Police – Special Action Force (PNP SAF) on January 27, 2026, to collaborate on tactical fitness and performance training informed by human movement science.

The partnership focuses on the development of science-based fitness programs, physical fitness assessments, specialized tactical fitness courses, and research and knowledge exchange in elite tactical performance. Through this collaboration, CHK contributes its academic expertise to support professional training and performance development.

Under the MOA, the PNP SAF provides operational context relevant to physical conditioning, access to personnel for training and assessment, and logistical support. CHK, in turn, develops and delivers programs aligned with best practices in human movement science. All activities will be conducted in accordance with university policies, applicable laws, and established safety guidelines.

The collaboration also supports the PNP SAF’s participation in international events such as the UAE SWAT Challenge, held annually since 2019 at the Dubai Police’s Al Ruwayyah Training City. The competition has grown from 61 teams in 2019 to 114 teams from 48 countries in 2026. The Philippines, through the PNP SAF, has participated in 2024 and 2025 and is set to participate again in 2026.

As part of its mandate as the national university, UP engages in academic partnerships that apply research and scientific knowledge to broader professional and societal contexts, contributing to capacity building and nation building through education and research. 

The UP College of Human Kinetics (UP CHK) received an award from the University of the Philippines - Quality Assurance Office for its contributions to UP's performance in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings (SDG) last November 5, 2025 at the National Engineering Center. The college was also recognized as Diliman Data Champions for its commitment to driving sustainable development through research, engagement and institutional initiatives.

RESEARCH | The relationship between aggression, perceived risk of injury, and injury in combat sports and martial arts has been largely overlooked. This study aimed to explore aggression levels and perceptions of injury likelihood across combat sports. No significant differences were found between combat sports teams in anger, aggressiveness, total aggression, and perceived risk of injury. However, the males reported higher scores in aggressiveness. Injured athletes were also higher in the aggressiveness subscale. Participation in combat sports is not likely to increase aggression; hence, they are recommended for developing prosocial values and behavior in young people.

Authors: Reylin Maciejewski, Marie Eloisa D. Ulanday (College of Human Kinetics, University of the Philippines Diliman) and Norberto R. Madrigal (College of Human Kinetics, University of the Philippines Diliman)

Published in the Journal of Physical Education and Sport

Read more: https://ovpaa.up.edu.ph/.../aggression-increases-an.../

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CHK took part in the Public Consultation for the country's Multi-sectoral Action Plan for Non-communicable Diseases  held last November 27, 2025, organized by the Department of Health- Disease Prevention and Control Bureau, the Philippine Society of Public Health Physicians and the World Health Organization. 

Several CHK Faculty will be joining as part of the coaching staff of the Philippine Handball Team in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games. Asst. Prof. Joanna Franquelli will serve as coach of the team, with Assoc. Prof. Alberto Dimarucut and Asst. Prof. Edwin Barber also joining as assistant coach and team manager, respectively. CHK has actively promoted the sport as through various handball coaching education programs and through the ongoing MOA between CHK and the Philippine Handball Federation (PHF). 

The UP College of Human Kinetics (UP CHK) was recently recognized with a Certificate of Appreciation from the National Council on Disability Affairs (NCDA) during the Partners' Awards Recognition 2025. The ceremony, known as the Pinnacle event, was held on December 1, 2025, at the Manila Prince Hotel. The college was represented by Dr. Alberto Dimarucut, Asst. Prof. Camille Castro-Mante, and Asst. Prof. Lisa Moti.