Physical Conditions of the Unmuh Jember Martial Arts in Preparation for POMPROV II East Java

Abstract

Muhammadiyah University of Jember is currently preparing its students to compete in POMPROV II East Java 2023. One of the efforts being made is to hold joint physical training. To determine their physical readiness, tests and measurements of physical conditions are needed. 15 male and female athletes from tae kwon do and pencak silat sports were the respondents in this study. The physical components taken included leg muscle explosive power (standing broad jump), sprint (30 m), agility (Illinois agility test), strength (push ups and sit ups) and aerobic endurance (multistage fitness test). This study aims to determine the physical condition of the University of Muhammadiyah Jember martial arts which is currently preparing for POMPROV II East Java 2023. Of the six physical components, two components of the two martial arts are in the poor category, namely sprint 30 m and vo2max for both male and female athletes. Agility is considered poor only for male athletes from both sports. Princess agility including average. While the other components are in the good category and some even reach excellent. While there is still time for POMPROV II East Java, a proper training program is needed to improve the physical condition of Jember Muhammadiyah University student athletes.