Anxiety, Self-Confidence, and Discipline Among Physical Education Students in Practical Courses at Universitas Tanjungpura

Abstract

Objectives. This study was conducted to identify and describe students’ anxiety, self-confidence, and discipline during practical lectures in the Physical Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Tanjungpura.

Materials and Methods.. This research used a descriptive quantitative design with a survey approach. The participants were all active students of the Physical Education Study Program, FKIP, Universitas Tanjungpura, from the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 cohorts who had completed practical courses, with a total of 182 students. Since all eligible students were included, the study applied total sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires covering anxiety, self-confidence, and discipline. The data were then analyzed using descriptive quantitative techniques.

Results.. The results showed that students’ anxiety and self-confidence in practical lectures were generally at a moderate level, while their discipline tended to be in the high category.

Conclusions.. This study examined anxiety, self-confidence, and discipline among students taking practical lectures in the Physical Education Study Program at Universitas Tanjungpura. Using a descriptive quantitative survey, data were collected from 182 students through questionnaires and analyzed descriptively. The findings showed that anxiety and self-confidence were mostly in the moderate category, while discipline was generally high.