Analysis of Anthropometry, Physical Conditions, and Archering Skills as the Basic for Identification of Talent in the Sport of Arrow

Abstract

This research aimed to show children talent in archery by using the base of anthropometric, physical condition, and archery skill. This is descriptive research, and the data was collected by survey. Populations of this research are elementary school students in Yogyakarta and Central Java. Samples are chosen using purposive sampling technique with some criteria, such as: (1) Students of states and private school, (2) Students are the member of Archery Club and actively practice, (3) Samples are 31 persons, (4) Students are filling terms and condition sheet for joining this research. Data are collected by test and measurement in any aspects, such as (1) Height and Weight, (2) Arm Span, (3) Kinesthetic Perception Test, (4) Sit and Reach, (5) Standing Balance, (6) Wall Sit, (7) Side Learning Test, (8) Hand Dynamometer, (9) Endurance, and (10) Archery Skills. The data analysis uses descriptive statistics (tabulation frequency). The result of this research shows that students’ talent in archery is for: Very Talented (12), Talented (5), Quite Talented (8), and Not Talented (6).