Predicting Injury Risk in Volleyball Athletes: The Interplay of BMI, Motor Educability, and Functional Movement Screen
Kusnandar, Didik Rilastiyo Budi, Panuwun Joko Nurcahyo, Muhamad Syafei, Duaji Rahadyan Nursantiko

Department of Physical Education, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Abstract

Volleyball demands high technical proficiency and diverse skill execution in training and competition. Mastering fundamental and advanced techniques is a decisive factor in athletic performance. Athlete achievement in volleyball is further influenced by multiple determinants, particularly physical conditioning, motor abilities, and susceptibility to injury. This study aims to: 1) Examine Body Mass Index (BMI) in volleyball athletes- 2) Examine motor educability ability in volleyball athletes- 3) Analyze the injury risk in volleyball athletes- 4) Analyze the determining factors of injury risk in Volleyball Athletes. The study employed a quantitative approach using correlational statistical analysis. The respondents of this study are Volleyball athletes at Jenderal Soedirman University. The Body Mass Index (BMI) was assessed by measuring athletes^ height and weight. Motor educability was evaluated through a standardized motor test, which demonstrated a validity and reliability coefficient of 0.90. The risk of sports injury was measured using the Functional Movement Screening (FMS), with established validity and reliability of 0.81. Following data collection, the dataset was processed and analyzed using SPSS to assess normality and linearity. A correlational analysis was conducted to examine the interrelation among variables. The results indicated that the volleyball athletes^ BMI fell within the normal range, with a mean value 22.2. Motor educability scores were in a Good Category, indicating sufficient motor development. However, 46,6% athletes were identified as having a high risk of injury, highlighting the need for tailored training programs to mitigate injury risk and support optimal performance outcomes.

Keywords: Injury Risk, Fuctional Movement Screen, Motor Educability, Volleyball Athletes

Topic: Sport Sciences and Physical Education