SURVEY OF PHYSICAL CONDITION AND SOCCER SKILLS AMONG ATHLETES OF PS UNIMUDA SORONG

Abstract

The A soccer player’s physical condition and soccer skills are important factors in supporting the quality of play in soccer. With excellent physical condition and good soccer skills, a player can carry out training in accordance with the established program. As a result, the player will be able to enhance their performance during matches to achieve maximum results. This study aims to determine the physical condition and skills of the PS UNIMUDA soccer athletes in 2025. The method used in this study was a survey. The study population consisted of the 2025 PS UNIMUDA soccer team, totaling 23 athletes. The sampling technique employed in this study was total sampling. The research instruments used were the Multistage Fitness Test and the Small-Side Game. The research results were analyzed, revealing the physical fitness levels of 20 PS UNIMUDA soccer athletes for the 2025 season: 3 (15%) were rated very high, 9 (45%) high, 6 (30%) low, and 2 (10%) very low, based on measurement tests and classification into performance prediction categories, followed by data processing. The results for soccer skills showed that 14 (70%) were very high, 5 (25%) were moderate, and 1 (5%) was very low. These results indicate that the 2025 UNIMUDA PS athletes demonstrated positive performance. The conclusion of this study is that the 2025 PS UNIMUDA athletes possess positive abilities. This conclusion is based on the Multistage Fitness Test for physical condition and the Small-Side Game for soccer skills. It is recommended to further improve physical fitness through varied physical training methods and adjustments to the intense training schedule so that the athletes do not experience fatigue. Soccer skills can be enhanced by increasing ball-handling practice and adopting more modern training methods so that the UNIMUDA Sorong soccer team athletes develop strong fundamental soccer skills.