The Physiology and Psychological Condition of Indonesia^s Elite Pencak Silat Athletes Rajip Mustafillah Rusdiyanto (a*), Herman Subarjah (b), Amung Mamun (b), Mulyana (b), Wildan Qohhar (c), Brio Alfatihah Rama Yuda (a), Rindha Widyaningsih (d).
a) Department of Physical Education, Teaching and Education Faculty, Majalengka University, Indonesia
*rajiprusdiyanto[at]unma.ac.id
b) Faculty of Sport and Health Education, Indonesian University of Education, Indonesia
c) Department of Physical Education, Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Situs Banten, Indonesia
d) Faculty of Humanities, Jenderal Soedirman University, Banyumas Central Java, Indonesia
Abstract
Pencak silat is a martial arts sport and is one of the national cultures of Indonesia. This research refers to the Pencak silat sports^ success at the 2019 Asian Games by obtaining 14 gold medals and one bronze medal and placing Indonesia in fourth place. This achievement is a new history for Indonesia and especially for the martial arts sport. Martial arts, in particular, Pencak silat is identical to physical contact, so the researchers concluded that athletes are required to have the right physical conditions, to avoid injury. This injury factor can put pressure on the athlete^s psychological condition. Based on these interrelationships, these two factors complement each other to support the athlete^s best performance. Psychological factors are critical in improving the performance of athletes. This study provides an overview of the relationship between athletes^ physical and psychological conditions on the achievements of athletes. The method used in this study is descriptive analysis. In contrast, the data is the test results of the athlete^s physical conditions and psychological conditions. The sample used was all Pencak silat national athletes consisting of 13 male athletes and nine female athletes (9 match category athletes and 12 artistic category athletes). The study results concluded that physical conditions are not the main factor, but the presence of psychological factors that play an essential role in helping athletes top their best performance. This study provides the conclusion that low physical conditions tend to weaken the athlete^s psychological condition.
Keywords: Sport Excercise, Sport Psychology, Pencak Silat, Asian Games
