Ardo Okilanda, Lusi Angelia, Rina Mayangsari, Syahril Bais, M. Arie Desman, Firunika Intan Cahyani, Muhammad Izha Afdwikki
This study aims to present a comprehensive analysis of the physical abilities of junior athletes who are being prepared for the elite level in West Sumatra Province, Indonesia. Using a quantitative descriptive design with a survey approach, this study involved 36 athletes selected purposively (18 boys aged 9–17 years and 18 girls aged 9–16 years). Five national standard measurement instruments were used to evaluate the main components of physical fitness: agility (T-test), flexibility (flexiometer), leg muscle strength (leg dynamometer), abdominal muscle endurance (Sit-Up Test), and cardiorespiratory endurance (Bleep Test). The Shapiro–Wilk normality test (p = 0.821 > 0.05) confirmed the normal distribution of the data. The results of the analysis showed contrasting profiles between male and female athletes male athletes excellent in leg muscle strength (100%) but were weak in agility (83% low), while female athletes showed better flexibility (44% good) but low cardiorespiratory endurance (61% poor). Overall, 39% of athletes were classified as good and 61% as adequate, indicating a moderate level of fitness with significant potential for improvement. These findings emphasize the urgency of implementing targeted, evidence-based training programs to optimize agility, flexibility, and aerobic capacity as the foundation for elite-level performance. © 2025 by the authors.
Faculty of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia; Faculty of Psychology and Health, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia
