International Journal of Pedagogical, Humanities and Social Studies
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): March

Contribution of Split Squat Jump and Clap Push-Up Exercises to the Improvement of Back Handspring Ability in Persani Medan Junior Male Athletes in 2024

Joy Parulian Sitanggang (Faculty of Sports Science, Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia)
David Siahaan (Faculty of Sports Science, Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia)
Andarias Ginting (Faculty of Sports Science, Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia)
Jan Bobby Nesra Barus (Faculty of Sports Science, Universitas Negeri Medan, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Mar 2025

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine; (1) the contribution of split squat jump training to the improvement of back handspring ability in PERSANI Medan junior male athletes; (2) the contribution of clap push-up training to the improvement of back handspring ability in PERSANI Medan junior male athletes; (3) the contribution simultaneously through split squat jump and clap push-up training to the improvement of back handspring ability in PERSANI Medan junior male athletes. This research uses experimental method with one group pre-test post- test design. The population was 16 people and the sample in this study amounted to 6 junior male athletes of PERSANI Medan with sampling using purposive sampling technique. Data analysis techniques using regression analysis techniques. Based on the results of the study, it shows that; (1) There is a significant contribution of split squat jump training to the improvement of back handspring ability in PERSANI Medan junior male athletes. With post-test data determination of 74.12%. (2) There is an insignificant contribution of clap push-up exercise to the improvement of back handspring ability in junior male athletes of PERSANI Medan. With post-test data determination of 62.7%. (3) There is a simultaneous contribution through split squat jump and clap push-up exercises that is not significant to the improvement of back handspring ability in junior male athletes of PERSANI Medan. With post-test data determination of 74.12%.

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ijphss

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Humanities Education Social Sciences

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International Journal of Pedagogical, Humanities and Social Studies (E-ISSN 3109-8622) is a peer-reviewed scholarly publication dedicated to advancing the discourse in the interconnected fields of education, social sciences, and humanities. IJPHSS serves as a platform for academics, educators, and ...