The Physical Conditions of Pencak Silat Athletes

Abstract

SMAN 1 Bluto’s Pencak Silat athlete for 5 years has been facing achievement decrease and one factor of influencing achievement is athlete’s physical condition. This study identified SMAN 1 Bluto’s Pencak Silat athlete’s physical condition focusing on arm muscle durability, abdominal muscles durability, cardiovascular durability, speed and agility. This study is a quantitative research with descriptive approach. Through measurement test toward 25 athletes, it was found that the athletes physical condition of; 1.) Arm muscles durability is categories poor; 2.) Abdominal muscles durability is poor; 3.) Cardiovascular durability is poor; 4.) Speed is good; and 5.) Agility is good. From the findings it can be concluded that SMAN 1 Bluto’s Pencak Silat athlete’s physical condition is categorized bad. Additional exercise schedule is needed to improve Pencak Silat athlete’s physical condition.