Implementation of the nusantara student fitness test for learners

Abstract

Physical education in schools plays an important role in supporting the learning process by ensuring optimal physical fitness. This study aims to determine the physical fitness profile of male students aged 12-13 years at Junior High School Islam Raudlatul Muhibbin. The research design used a cross-sectional approach, involving 64 male students who underwent the Tes Kebugaran Pelajar Nusantara (Indonesian Student Fitness Test), which consists of five test items: (1) Body Mass Index (BMI), (2) V Sit and Reach, (3) Sit Up, (4) Squat Thrust, and (5) Pacer Test. The research findings show the average scores of male students aged 12-13 years at Junior High School Islam Raudlatul Muhibbin as follows: Body Mass Index (3.36), V Sit and Reach (2.22), Sit Up (1.98), Squat Thrust (1.93), and Pacer Test (1.3). The overall average score is 2.16, which falls into the low category. The data in this study were analyzed using a descriptive quantitative approach by calculating the average score from five fitness test items in the Nusantara Student Fitness Test. Each test item produced an individual score, which was then averaged. The first step of the analysis was processing the raw data collected from the five test items, followed by calculating the average score, and then classifying the data into categories. Therefore, conducting physical fitness assessments is essential to determine students' fitness status and improve it through increased physical activity at school.