Physical Fitness Level of Basketball Extracurricular Students at SMK PGRI Tanjung Raja, Ogan Ilir

Abstract

Objectives. The primary objective of this study was to assess the level of physical fitness, particularly aerobic endurance, of male students who participate in basketball extracurricular activities at SMK PGRI Tanjung Raja, Ogan Ilir. The study aimed to determine the students’ cardiovascular fitness levels using the Cooper 2,400-meter run test and to categorize their performance according to established Cooper Test standards.

Materials and Methods. The research involved 20 male students. The 2,400-meter Cooper Test was used to measure aerobic endurance. Students ran the required distance on a 400-meter track, and their time was recorded. The results were classified into five categories: Very Good, Good, Average, Poor, and Very Poor, based on the Cooper Test.

Results. The results showed that 5 students (25%) had "Good" endurance, 7 students (35%) were "Average," and 8 students (40%) were in the "Poor" category. No students achieved "Very Good" or "Very Poor." The average time to complete the test was 13.58 minutes, placing most students in the "Average" level.

Conclusions. The study revealed that a significant proportion of students (75%) fell within the Average to Poor categories of aerobic fitness, despite their involvement in a physically demanding sport such as basketball. This indicates that current training routines may lack sufficient aerobic conditioning. It is recommended that more structured and targeted endurance training be incorporated into the extracurricular basketball program to enhance the students’ overall physical fitness and sports performance.