Year: 2025 | Month: December | Volume: 12 | Issue: 12 | Pages: 510-514
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20251254
Literature Review Study on the Influence of Sepak Takraw Games on the Physical Health of Adolescents
Ibrahim Wiyaka
Faculty Of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Medan, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
Corresponding Author: Ibrahim Wiyaka
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Sepak takraw is a traditional sport widely practiced in Indonesia and requires high physical demands, particularly in terms of agility, flexibility, lower-limb strength, and motor coordination. In Indonesia, sepak takraw has developed through school programs, extracurricular activities, and local sports clubs. However, scientific studies examining the impact of this sport on adolescent physical health remain limited. This study aims to evaluate the influence of sepak takraw participation on the physical health of adolescents.
Study Summary: The findings indicate that adolescents who participate in sepak takraw training experience improvements in cardiorespiratory capacity, lower-limb muscle strength, flexibility, agility, and motor coordination. Structured training has also been shown to positively affect explosive power, balance, and reaction time. Nevertheless, the risk of injuries particularly to the ankles, knees, and hips should be considered, especially due to the sport’s high-impact jumping and landing movements.
Discussion: The dynamic characteristics of sepak takraw such as jumping, high kicking, and body rotation provide strong physiological stimulation for adolescent physical development. These movements also support the development of motor skills and neuromuscular coordination. The availability of local clubs and school-based activities makes sepak takraw a promising sport for adolescent training programs, although its development is still limited by inadequate facilities and a shortage of certified coaches.
Conclusion: Sepak takraw has been shown to positively influence various aspects of adolescent physical health. With appropriate and structured training programs, this sport can serve as an effective means of improving adolescent fitness.
Keywords: Sepak Takraw, Physical Health, Adolescents
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