Tadulako Journal Sport Sciences and Physical Education
Vol 14 No 3 (2026): September

The Effect of High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT) to Improve the Shooting Accuracy of Students in Elementary School Futsal Extracurricular Activities

Faizal Syahrulah (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Dinar Dinangsit (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Aam Ali Rahman (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 Jul 2026

Abstract

Research on improving shooting precision in elementary school futsal extracurricular activities is still dominated by technical training, while approaches that integrate biomotor capacity development and engineering skills through High-Intensity Functional Training (HIFT) are still limited. This study aims to analyze the influence of HIFT on the shooting accuracy of students who participate in elementary school futsal extracurricular activities. The study uses a quantitative approach with a pre-experimental method through a One-Group Pretest–Posttest design. Participants consisted of 22 male students who were selected using the total sampling technique. The HIFT program is carried out for eight weeks with a frequency of two exercises each week based on the principles of Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type (FITT) and progressive loads. Data were collected using a futsal precision shooting test that had been adapted and analyzed using descriptive statistics, Shapiro–Wilk normality test, paired sample t-test, and effect size analysis. The results showed that the average score of shooting accuracy increased from 16.00 ± 4.65 to 21.82 ± 2.81, or an increase of 5.82 points (36.4%). The peer-samples t-test showed a significant increase (t(21) = 5.41; p < 0.001), while Cohen's value d = 1.15 showed a large effect. These findings show that HIFT is not only effective in improving  statistically precise shooting accuracy, but also provides high practical benefits through the integrated development of various biomotor components. This study provides empirical evidence that HIFT can be effectively applied to elementary school students as a training model that integrates the development of physical abilities and technical skills, so that it can be an alternative for physical education teachers and futsal coaches in designing more effective and efficient extracurricular training programs.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

tjsspe

Publisher

Subject

Humanities Education Other

Description

This journal covers Physical Education, Sports Learning Methods Sports Health, Recreational Sports Sports Medicine, Sports Physiology, Sports Biomechanics, Sports Psychology, Sports Nutrition and Anthropometrics, Coaching, Sports Intelligence, Sports Article Review Sports Data ...