Physical Activity and Physical Fitness as Predictors of Students' Physical Education Learning Achievement

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the relationship between physical activity and physical fitness with students' Physical Education learning achievement both partially and simultaneously. This type of research is quantitative with a correlational approach. The population in the study were junior high school students in Yogyakarta, totaling 125 students. The physical activity instrument is The Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescent (PAQ-A) which has been modified. Physical fitness level was measured using the Indonesian Physical Fitness Test for children aged 13-15 years. Learning achievement is based on report card scores. The data analysis technique used is a prerequisite test consisting of normality test, linearity test, while the hypothesis test uses partial and simultaneous tests. The results showed that (1) There is a significant relationship between physical activity and students' Physical Education learning achievement. (2) There is a significant relationship between physical fitness and Physical Education learning achievement of class students. (3) There is a significant relationship between physical activity and physical fitness with students' physical education learning achievement.