Sports Test Model to Measure Athlete’s Physical Fitness Through the Application

Abstract

The purposes of this study are develop the test model, determine test model effectiveness, and measures the physical abilities of South Sumatera athletes. The method that used in this study is development research methods with a test model to measure the physical ability of athletes using the application. With five procedures, they are product analysis, initial products, expert validation, trials small-scale and broad-scale; product revision and final product. The techniques of data collection in this study using observation guidelines while questionnaires using percentage data analysis techniques and physical test data collection techniques by category. Subjects were 20 South Sumatra athletes. The results shown in explosive power aspect, 15% athletes are excellent and 85% athletes are good. The results shown in speed aspect, 30% athletes are excellent, 65% athletes are good, and 5% athletes are fair. The results shown in agility aspect, 15% athletes are excellent, 75% athletes are good, and 10% athletes are fair. The results shown in flexibility aspect, 20% athletes are excellent, 70% athletes are good, and 10% athletes are fair. The results shown in durability aspect, 20% athletes are excellent, 75% athletes are good, and 5% athletes are fair. This model produces an effective physical test component for athletes, it can be suggested for trainers to be able to use this test model as an alternative in measuring the physical abilities of athletes.