Abstract
As well as having a positive impact on our health, physical activity is useful for increasing self-con fidence. In Malaysia, many physical programs have been organized, including the physical activities module included in Program Latihan Khidmat Negara (PLKN; the national services program). Unlike other modules, the physical activities module in PLKN is quite different due to the longer period it takes t o accomplish the module. The main objective of the physical module in PLKN is to enhance the trainees’ self-confidence and this study aims to discover the effectiveness of the module in this regard; i.e., how much self-confidence do trainees gain and is there any difference in their self-confidence before and after joining the module? This is a quantitative study in which a total of 362 trainees from Putra-Putri Tra ining Camp at Alor Gajah, Malacca were selected as respondents based on multi-stage sampling. The analysis shows that the majority of trainees had a moderate level of self-confidence both pre- and post-test. H owever, the results demonstrate that the physical module di d enhance the trainees’ self-confidence based on th e significant difference identified in the mean score between the pre- and post-test. It is recommended that PLKN in Malaysia should be implemented over a longer period; this would provide opportunities for new and challenging activities to be added to the program.
Highlights
National service in Malaysia is locally called Program Latihan Khidmat Negara (PLKN)
In Malaysia, many physical programs have been organized, including the physical activities module included in Program Latihan Khidmat Negara (PLKN; the national services program)
The main objective of the physical module in PLKN is to enhance the trainees’ self-confidence and this study aims to discover the effectiveness of the module in this regard; i.e., how much self-confidence do trainees gain and is there any difference in their self-confidence before and after joining the module? This is a quantitative study in which a total of 362 trainees from Putra-Putri Training Camp at Alor Gajah, Malacca were selected as respondents based on multi-stage sampling
Summary
National service in Malaysia is locally called Program Latihan Khidmat Negara (PLKN). The main objective of the physical training module is to increase the self-confidence and resilience of the trainees. Physical training refers to all outdoor activities, such as jungle tracking, canoeing or kayaking, abseiling, flying fox and others, which require high resilience and physical and mental strength, as well as a spirit of cooperation and self-confidence (Ardahan, 2011; Husainay, 2004). Physical training activities such as flying fox, abseiling and jungle tracking can help people to strengthen their self-confidence and resilience because, as suggested by (Yildirim et al, 2013; Colak et al, 2004; North et al, 1990) adventurous and physical activities provide opportunities for trainees to reduce and release their anxiety and depression (Oeland et al, 2010). An abundance of past studies have shown a positive relationship between physical training and selfconfidence (Dembeck, 2011; Don et al, 2005; McDonald and Hodgdon, 1991)
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