Sport satisfaction in physical education classes: A descriptive quantitative study of junior high schools in Bengkulu City

Yahya Eko Nopiyanto (Universitas Bengkulu)
Cahyo Wibowo (Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana)
Ipa Sari Kardi (Universitas Cenderawasih)
Defliyanto Defliyanto (Universitas Sriwijaya)
Rahmawan Santoso (Universitas Sriwijaya)
Bojan Bjelica (University of East Sarajevo)
Yarmani Yarmani (Universitas Bengkulu)

Sriwijaya University Learning and Education International Journal
Vol. 2 No. 3 (2025): Sriwijaya University Learning and Education International Journal

This study describes junior high school students’ sports satisfaction in physical education classes. Using a quantitative descriptive approach with a cross-sectional survey design, the study involved 234 junior high school students enrolled in physical education subjects. The Sports Satisfaction Instrument (SSI) was administered to collect data related to students’ levels of sports satisfaction during PE learning. The results were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques, with satisfaction levels categorized into very high, high, medium, low, and very low. The findings revealed that 224 students were in the very high satisfaction category, eight students were in the high category, two students were in the medium category, and none were classified as low or very low. Overall, these results indicate that junior high school students in Bengkulu City experience sports satisfaction at a very high level. This study provides a strong foundation for developing and maintaining a pleasant, engaging, and sustainable physical education environment that supports students’ positive experiences and participation.