Effects of SAQ Training on Speed and Agility in Junior High School Students

Hafamati Lahagu; Rinaldi Aditya

doi:10.35724/mjpes.v8i4.8089

Hafamati Lahagu STOK Bina Guna Medan
Rinaldi Aditya STOK Bina Guna Medan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35724/mjpes.v8i4.8089

Keywords: Speed; Agility; Quickness (SAQ); training; speed and agility.

Abstract

Objectives:
This study aims to determine the effect of Speed, Agility, and Quickness (SAQ) training on improving the physical components of speed and agility among SMP Budi Mulia extracurricular participants in 2026.

Materials and Methods:

The study employs a quantitative method using a one group pretest posttest design. The population consists of athletes/participants undergoing the training, with a sample size of 16 individuals determined based on research requirements.

Results:
Results regarding speed showed a mean pretest time of 5.878 seconds and a mean posttest time of 5.344 seconds, representing an improvement of 0.534 seconds (9.09%).

Conclusions:
Based on these findings, it can be concluded that Speed, Agility, and Quickness (SAQ) training has an effect on improving the physical components of speed and agility among SMP Budi Mulia extracurricular participants in 2026.