the The Effect of Physical Training on Futsal Player Performance: A Case Study of High Schools in Gowa Regency

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effect of physical training on the performance of futsal players in Senior High Schools in Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi. Futsal as a sport that requires a combination of strength, speed, agility, and endurance requires a structured physical training program to achieve optimal performance. The research method used was an experiment with a pre-test and post-test control group design. The research sample consisted of 30 high school students in Gowa Regency who were divided into experimental and control groups, each consisting of 15 people. The experimental group was given a structured physical training program for 8 weeks with a frequency of 3 times per week, while the control group did conventional futsal training.The parameters measured included VO2max, 30-meter sprint speed, agility, leg muscle strength, and futsal technical skills. The results showed that the experimental group experienced a significant increase in all parameters measured compared to the control group. VO2max increased by 12.8%, sprint speed increased by 8.5%, agility increased by 11.2%, leg muscle strength increased by 15.3%, and technical skills increased by 13.7%. Statistical analysis using the t-test showed a significant difference (p <0.05) between the two groups. The conclusion of this study is that structured physical training has a significant positive effect on the performance of high school futsal players in Gowa Regency, both in terms of physical and technical aspects.