Analisis Kondisi Fisik Atlet Dayung Provinsi Jawa Timur

Abstract

Canoeing is one of the sports where the primary equipment is water and paddles. The sport of canoeing can be classified as both recreational and competitive. Canoeing requires good physical condition. Some components of physical fitness include: strength, endurance, power, and flexibility. The aim of this study is to assess the physical condition of the canoeing athletes from East Java Province. This research uses a descriptive quantitative research method with an ex-post approach. The sample used in this study consisted of 12 canoeing athletes from East Java Province. The results of the physical condition of the canoeing athletes from East Java Province show that the majority of the athletes fall under the 'good' category from the 12 paddlers who participated in the 9 tests given. The analysis of the physical condition of East Java’s canoeing athletes based on the following tests is as follows: in the sit-up test, 33% were good, 50% were poor, and 17% were very poor; in the chin-up test, 100% were good, 0% were poor, and 0% were very poor; in the 1 hand grip (right and left) test, 100% were good, 0% were poor, and 0% were very poor; in the 3 RM bench pull (1.3xBB) test, 100% were good, 0% were poor, and 0% were very poor; in the single leg right test, 100% were good, 0% were poor, and 0% were very poor; in the single leg left test, 83% were good, 17% were poor, and 0% were very poor; in the 3 RM bench press test, 75% were good, 25% were poor, and 0% were very poor; in the 100 m ergo test, 25% were good, 75% were poor, and 0% were very poor; in the 2000 m ergo test, 42% were good, 42% were poor, and 16% were very poor; in the sit and reach test, 75% were good, 9% were poor, and 16% were very poor. This study highlights the importance of proper management of physical condition in canoeing athletes to improve their performance. The practical implications of this research can assist coaches and fitness staff in designing training programs that meet the specific needs of the athletes.