NERS NEWS — Students of the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga organized a Project-Based Learning (PJBL) activity titled “GERCEP: Gerak Aktif Cegah Pasif (Active Movement Prevents Passivity)” to educate the community on the importance of range of motion exercises on Saturday (10/27/2026) at the RW 5 Hall, Mojo Village, Gubeng District, Surabaya, as a form of support for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The series of activities began with an opening ceremony, pre-test administration, material presentation on physical activity needs, demonstration of Range of Motion (ROM) exercises, and evaluation through a post-test. All participants, consisting of middle-aged women and elderly residents, interactively followed the physical movement demonstrations using posters and leaflets as educational media, followed by free health check-up facilities and a Q&A session at the end of the event. This activity was conducted by Group 1 Class A3 Class of 2025 FKp Unair students under the guidance of advisory lecturers Dr. Eka Mishbahatul Mar’ah Has, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep., Ira Suarilah, S.Kp., M.Sc., Ph.D., and Rista Fauziningtyas, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep. The program commenced at 07:30 AM WIB at the RW 5 Hall, Mojo Village, Gubeng District, and was attended by approximately 30 local residents.
This health education was conducted based on the importance of fulfilling activity and exercise needs as basic human requirements to support daily mobility. Through introduction and hands-on practice of ROM exercises, this activity aimed to enhance community health status and support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) and SDG 4 (Quality Education) through health promotion and physical exercise demonstrations.
The Event Chairperson, Luqyana Utari, expressed her hope that the program would provide sustainable understanding for residents. “Through this activity, it is hoped to provide new knowledge to middle-aged women and the elderly regarding the importance of physical activity and how to perform it,” she explained. Warm remarks were also delivered by the Head of RW 5, Mr. Bejo, who appreciated the students’ initiative in his neighborhood. “This activity is expected to serve as a platform for stay connected and remain sustainable in the future so that it can benefit the community,” said Mr. Bejo.
Through the “GERCEP: Gerak Aktif Cegah Pasif” program, FKp Unair students not only provided a foundational understanding of the importance of maintaining physical mobility through ROM exercises, but also strengthened community relations with local residents. It is hoped that this education can increase the awareness of RW 5 Mojo Village residents in independently maintaining their physical health, while serving as a tangible contribution of academics in supporting SDG targets.
Writer: Luqyana Utari
