Hubungan Pengetahuan dan Kebiasaan Merokok dengan Kebugaran Jasmani pada Atlet di UKM Taekwondo Universitas HKBP Nommensen Medan Tahun 2023

Abstract

Physical fitness is a holistic component of overall fitness and an effort to improve the human body's functions. An individual's physical health increases alongside their physical fitness, enhancing physical capabilities and productivity, influencing achievements in sports. Therefore, it's crucial to assess and measure to ensure the relationship between performance in taekwondo championships and one's physical fitness level. This study aims to examine the connection between knowledge, smoking habits, with physical fitness among athletes in the Taekwondo Student Activity Unit at HKBP Nommensen University Medan in 2023. The research is analytical with a cross-sectional study design, involving a population and sample of 40 athletes, selected through total sampling. The measurement tool used is a questionnaire. Univariate analysis reveals that athletes have subpar knowledge (57.5%), heavy smoking habits (82.5%), and poor physical fitness (67.5%). Bivariate analysis using chi-square test with a 95% confidence level indicates a relationship between knowledge (p=0.049), smoking habits (p=0.028), and physical fitness among athletes at the Taekwondo Student Activity Unit at HKBP Nommensen University Medan. It is recommended for athletes to quit smoking as a preventive measure against a decline in physical fitness if they aim to excel in their athletic pursuits.