EVALUATION OF THE PHYSICAL CONDITION OF A KARATE ATHLETES

AUTHOR: Suprianto KadirSUBJECT: Olahraga

ABSTRACTThis study aims to evaluate the components of the physical condition of the Karate athletes of the Gorontalo Province Student Education and Training Center (PPLP) in 2021. The research method uses quantitative descriptive. Sampling using total sampling technique. The sample in question is the PPLP Gorontalo Province Karate athlete in 2021, totaling 13 people consisting of 5 women and 8 sons. The data collection instruments used were in the form of tests and measurements which included: 1) VO2Max using the Multistage Fitness Test (Bleep Test); 2) Arm muscle strength using push ups for 30 seconds; 3) Strength of abdominal muscles using 30 second sit ups; 4) Reaction speed using the beem tool 5) Agility using the shuttle run; 6) Power leg muscles using a standing board jump; and 7) Flexibility using sit and reach. The data analysis technique used the mean and percentage category. The results obtained are the average VO2Max value of male and female athletes in the "Good" category. The arm muscle strength of male and female athletes is still in the "Enough" category. The abdominal muscle strength of male athletes was on average in the "Good" category and female athletes in the "Enough" category. The reaction speed of male athletes is in the "Very Good" category while female athletes are in the "Good" category. The agility component of male and female athletes is in the "Good" category. Components of leg muscle power for male and female athletes in the "Excellent" category. The flexibility of male athletes in the "Good" category and female athletes in the "Excellent" category.

Keywords: evaluation; physical components; Karate