M. Arie Desman, Alnedral, Arsil, Ardo Okilanda, Khairuddin, Syahrastani
Background. The high jump is a track and field event requiring explosive strength, speed, and precise technique. Different learning methods and varying levels of motivation can influence an athlete's ability to perform the straddle high jump technique. Motivation can be intrinsic or extrinsic, which play significant roles in athletic performance. This study examines the effects of learning methods and motivation levels on improving the straddle style high jump ability. Objectives. To investigate how learning methods (inductive vs. deductive) and motivation levels (high vs. low) impact students' straddle high jump ability in an introductory athletics course and explore the interaction between these factors. Methods. This quasi-experimental study involved 73 students from the Faculty of Sports Sciences, State University of Padang. Data were collected using a questionnaire to assess motivation and a high jump ability test for the straddle style. Normality and homogeneity of variance tests were conducted, followed by Two-Way ANOVA to analyze the effects of learning methods and motivation levels on high jump performance, with post-hoc Tukey testing to investigate significant interactions further. Results. The findings indicated significant effects of learning methods and motivation on high jump performance. The inductive learning method proved more effective than the deductive method for students with high motivation, while the deductive method was more effective for those with low motivation. A significant interaction between learning methods and motivation was observed, with high motivation amplifying the effectiveness of the inductive method. Conclusion. The study concludes that learning methods, particularly the inductive approach, significantly improve high jump performance in students with high motivation. Conversely, the deductive method is more beneficial for students with low motivation. These findings emphasize the importance of tailored learning strategies based on motivation levels to enhance athletic performance in high jump training. © 2025, Society of Aging and Physical Activity (SAPA). All rights reserved.
Faculty of Sports Science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia
