Fitness Profile of Central Java Paragliding Athletes

Abstract

Background: Health and fitness, both physically and mentally, are very important in supporting achievements in the sport of paragliding.
Objective: to see the fitness level of Central Java paragliding athletes.
Method: quantitative survey on 30 paragliding athletes in Central Java. A total of 15 male athletes and 15 female athletes. Data collection techniques using a quality-of-life questionnaire survey and measurement of age, height, weight, blood pressure, HR, MHR, BMI, and endurance, strength and flexibility tests. Statistical analysis using SPSS.
Results: showed that the fitness level of Central Java athletes was good in terms of anthropometry, physical and mental health tests, and fitness tests.
Conclusion: The Central Java paragliding athlete test showed good health fitness, sufficient physical fitness, and good mental fitness.