The Effect of the Circuit Training Model on the Endurance of Futsal Extracurricular Students

Abstract

Physical fitness is an important factor in supporting student achievement, especially for futsal extracurricular participants. One of the problems faced is low endurance during matches. This study aims to determine the effect of circuit training on increasing VO₂ Max in futsal extracurricular students at MTs Ma’arif Assobariyyah Sukabumi. The method used was an experiment with a One-Group Pretest-Post test Design involving 19 students. Measurements were conducted using the VO₂ Max test through the Bleep Test method before and after treatment. Data analysis used the Shapiro–Wilk normality test and the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. The results showed a significant increase in VO₂ Max values from 32.92 to 43.18. The Wilcoxon test produced an Asymptotic Significance (2-tailed) value of 0.000 < 0.05, indicating a significant effect of circuit training on increasing students’ aerobic endurance. Thus, circuit training proved effective in improving physical fitness, particularly VO₂ Max, in futsal extracurricular students. This study suggests supporting extracurricular activities by providing adequate training facilities, infrastructure, and regular training schedules. It also serves as a reference for future researchers to reach a broader and more representative population