Analysis of the Effect of 3 Rounds of Competition on Respiratory Rate and Heart Rate in Pencak Silat Athletes Pekalongan City

Abstract

Pencak silat, as a traditional Indonesian sport, demands a high level of physical and mental fitness from its athletes. In the context of competition, the test is a crucial moment that tests the ability of athletes to face intense physical challenges. Two important physiological parameters to monitor during the test are respiratory rate and heart rate. Respiratory rate reflects the efficiency of the respiratory system in meeting the body's oxygen needs, while heart rate indicates a cardiovascular response to increased physical activity. This study aims to analyze the effect of 3-round competition on respiratory rate and heart rate in pencak silat athletes in Pekalongan City. The optimal respiratory rate supports strong respiratory capacity, allowing athletes to maintain their peak performance during the game. Meanwhile, the increase in heart rate reflects how the athlete's heart works harder to pump blood and deliver oxygen to the hardworking muscles. Methods This research uses quasy experiments, using quantitative analysis. Primary data sources consist of respiratory rate and heart rate. The sample used in this study amounted to 11 pencak silat athletes. The shapiro-wilk test is used for data normality. The leave test is used for homogeneity. The paired t test was used for the statistical analysis of this study with a significant Nilain P > 0.05 as the standard. SPSS Ins, Chigago, IL USA, used for all analyses. The results showed that an increase in respiratory rate was recorded with a significance value of 0.004 (<0.005), indicating that intensive physical activity during the competition substantially increased the respiratory capacity of athletes. In addition, the increase in heart rate was also significant with a significance value of 0.001 (<0.005), indicating that the cardiovascular response to the test was very high..Conclusion This study showed that the pencak silat test for 3 rounds significantly increased the respiratory rate and heart rate of athletes.