Physical Fitness Level Of Wrestling Athletes At Pon Aceh 2024

Abstract

Background

Wrestling is a sport that demands high physical fitness, as superior physical condition facilitates mastery of techniques and tactics during competition. Assessing the physical fitness of athletes is essential to optimize training programs and performance outcomes.

Objectives

This study aimed to determine the physical fitness levels of wrestling athletes participating in PON Aceh 2024.

Methods

A qualitative descriptive design was employed. The population consisted of all wrestling athletes at PON Aceh 2024, and total sampling was used, resulting in a sample of seven athletes. Physical fitness was assessed using seven tests: 1) handgrip strength (hand grip dynamometer), 2) arm strength (expanding dynamometer), 3) back strength (back dynamometer), 4) leg strength (leg dynamometer), 5) waist flexibility (flexiometer), 6) agility (hexagonal obstacle test), and 7) VO₂ max (bleep test). Data were analyzed descriptively and presented as percentages.

Results

The findings indicated the following distribution of physical fitness levels: very good, 1 athlete (14.29%); good, 1 athlete (14.29%); moderate, 4 athletes (57.14%); poor, 1 athlete (14.29%); and very poor, 0 athletes (0.00%). Overall, the athletes’ physical fitness was predominantly classified as moderate.

Conclusion

The physical fitness level of wrestling athletes at PON Aceh 2024 was moderate, suggesting the need for targeted training interventions to enhance overall athletic performance.