Supporting the Directed Training Program, FIK Successfully Conducts Physical Tests for Sports Academy Students
Padang - The Sports Academy of the Faculty of Sports Science (FIK) of Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP) successfully held a physical test for students from various sports at GOR FIK UNP, Padang on Saturday (3/8/2024). This activity marks the beginning of the educational process of students at the UNP Sports Academy, who will then enter the process of learning and practicing with the person in charge of their respective sports.
The Chief Executive of the Physical Test, Dr. Fahd Mukhtarsyaf, M.Pd revealed that the physical test is an important stage at the sports academy to become an important reference in developing a more focused and effective training program for students. The students from various sports showed their readiness to undergo a series of tests that they would do.
"We are very grateful because the physical test data collection process went well. This data will be a very valuable material for the people in charge of the academy to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each athlete," he said.
"The students who attended were 5 out of a total of 12 students, some students were participating in championships and were also unable to attend," he continued.
The physical test, which began at 7.30 WIB, included several measurement posts, namely measuring student height and weight, arm muscle strength and endurance, abdominal muscle strength and endurance, waist flexibility, leg and back muscle strength, leg muscle power, running speed, agility and endurance.
"With this data, the people in charge of the academy can design a more specific and focused training program, so that it can help students to reach peak performance," added Prof. Dr. Nurul Ihsan, M.Pd., as the person in charge of the academy and also the dean of the UNP Faculty of Sport Sciences.
The collection of physical test data is a strategic step in an effort to control and improve students' physical condition. With a more targeted training program, it is hoped that students can maximize their physical abilities. This activity will be carried out quarterly, to see the progress of each student's ability.
