The Relationship Between Student Discipline and Academic Achievement in Physical Education Among Senior High School Students

Abstract

Objectives. This study aims to examine the relationship between student discipline and academic achievement in Physical Education among grade XI students at SMA Negeri 5 Kota Bima. It will assess how student discipline influences learning outcomes and explore the role of the school climate in supporting both discipline and academic success. Additionally, the study will provide recommendations for improving student discipline and the school environment to enhance academic performance.

Materials and Methods. This study involved Grade XI students from SMA Negeri 5 Kota Bima, Indonesia, with a sample of 58 students selected using proportional random sampling from two academic tracks: Science and Social Studies. The study was conducted from June to September and included stages such as proposal preparation, data collection, analysis, and thesis writing. Data was collected using two methods: (1) a structured questionnaire to assess student discipline and school climate, with both positive and negative items scored numerically, and (2) the documentation method to gather academic performance data from official school records, specifically final semester grades.

Results. A total of 58 students were selected from six classes at SMA Negeri 5 Kota Bima using proportional random sampling. Data on learning discipline were collected through a structured questionnaire, while academic achievement data in physical education were obtained from official school records. The learning discipline scores ranged from 85 to 95, with a mean score of 91, while the learning achievement scores ranged from 82 to 92, with a mean of 87. The analysis using the Product Moment Correlation revealed a significant positive correlation between learning discipline and academic achievement in physical education, confirming the hypothesis that higher discipline is associated with better academic performance in PE.

Conclusion. This study reveals a strong correlation between learning discipline and physical education achievement. Students with high learning discipline tend to perform better in physical education, while those with lower discipline generally score lower. The correlation coefficient of rxy = 0.906 indicates a very strong relationship. Future research could explore additional factors like motivation, teaching methods, or socio-economic background, and consider longitudinal studies or broader sample sizes for more comprehensive insights.