1. Strengthening the relationship: Khon Kaen University's Department of Sports Science and Physical Education collaborates to exchange digital-era sports technology.

On February 27, 2026, the Faculty of Interdisciplinary Studies, Khon Kaen University, Department of Sports Science, Innovation and Health, welcomed faculty and students from the Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University, for a study visit on sports technology and innovation. This visit was part of the "First Physical Education-Sports Science Relationship Building Project," aimed at establishing academic and professional collaboration between the two university disciplines.

Associate Professor Dr. Prapapimon Pariwat, Head of the Department of Sports Science, Innovation and Health, and Assistant Professor Dr. Nattapol Traiperm, along with students from the department, warmly welcomed the visiting delegation led by Associate Professor Dr. Wayu Kanjanasorn and Assistant Professor Dr. Rojpol Buranarak from the Department of Physical Education. The atmosphere was filled with enthusiasm and dedication from students of both departments.

The purpose of this project is to provide a platform for aspiring physical education teachers and sports scientists to meet, exchange ideas, and learn together, in order to concretely integrate both disciplines. This will be a crucial foundation for elevating the sports industry to keep pace with the digital age.

The day's activities were comprehensively designed, starting with an Innovation Showcase in a state-of-the-art laboratory. Physical education students had firsthand experience with demonstrations of physical fitness testing equipment and innovative movement analysis technologies utilizing advanced technology. Many agreed that it was a truly eye-opening experience.

Next was Knowledge Exchange, a platform for exchanging experiences that gave students the opportunity to share perspectives from their areas of expertise. One group shared their skills in teaching and managing physical education classes, while the other group added scientific principles and empirical data to complement their presentations.

Finally, "Networking" refers to building partnerships between the two campuses, Khon Kaen and Nong Khai, to lay the foundation for cooperation and create a unified force for the "Modindaeng" community. Interdisciplinary integration is the answer to producing high-quality personnel ready to cope with a rapidly changing world.