A Review of the Motivation of Pencak Silat Athletes

Abstract

Problems: This study discusses the decline in athletes' achievements in participating in national or regional championships. Purpose: This study aims to reveal the extent of athletes' motivation for pencak silat training activities at the Sakato Minangkabau Pencak Silat College Semen Padang. Methods: This type of research is a descriptive research that aims to describe the data as it is. The population in this study is 20 pencak silat athletes from Sakato Minangkabau Semen Padang. The sampling technique used is Purposive Sampling. The data analysis used is descriptive percentage. Results: From the data analysis, it can be seen that the motivation of male athletes in participating in pencak silat practice activities was obtained as follows: Indicators Oriented to satisfaction in themselves with a score (97.27%). Indicators of Persistence with a score (81.82%). Indicators of Diligence with a score (9.80%). Discipline Indicator in training with a score (10.00%). The Activity Indicator is more permanent with a score (89.09%). The extrinsic motivation of male athletes consists of the Less Sportsmanship Indicator with a score (9.30%). Indicator Not respecting the opponent with a score (87.27%). Indicators Tend to do things that are detrimental with a score (87.27%). Indicator: Lack of enthusiasm and enthusiasm in training and competition with a score (83.64%). Conclusion: This means that the motivation of male pencak silat athletes Sakato Minangkabau Semen Padang is relatively strong, and must continue to increase motivation to be more active in participating in pencak silat practice activities.