Application of The MFT Method in The Evaluation of The Fitness Level of Menanggal 601 Surabaya Elementary School
Keywords:
Multistage, Fitness, Test VO2max, Physical fitness, Elementary school students, Aerobic capacityAbstract
The purpose of this study is to use the Multistage Fitness Test (MFT) technique to assess the fitness level of elementary school pupils. The study used secondary data from 20 students (10 males and 10 females) in a descriptive quantitative manner. Based on MFT findings, VO₂max values were computed and examined using Jamovi software. The results showed that both male and female students had moderate to good levels of aerobic fitness, with male students' average VO₂max at 22.2 ml/kg/min and female students at 22.1 ml/kg/min. Male students' VO₂max distribution was more concentrated at higher levels, whereas female students' range was more varied, with some falling into lower categories. These findings bolster the MFT method's usefulness as a trustworthy instrument for assessing students' levels of fitness. The significance of physical fitness in schools is emphasized by this study, which also calls for bigger and more diverse sample sizes in future research to support more general findings on education and health.
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