Identification of Anthropometric Profiles and Physical Fitness Components of Male Indoor Hockey Athletes in Banten Province

Abstract

The global evolution of indoor hockey has significantly elevated the physical demands placed on athletes, necessitating specific anthropometric characteristics and comprehensive physical fitness components. These traits support high-intensity gameplay, which involves rapid direction changes and relies on combined aerobic and anaerobic capacities. However, scientific data comprehensively documenting the anthropometric profiles and physical fitness levels of indoor hockey athletes in Indonesia, particularly at the provincial level, remain remarkably limited. Consequently, this study aimed to identify and map the anthropometric profiles and physical fitness components of male indoor hockey athletes from Banten Province, serving as a foundational basis for evaluating their physical condition. Employing a quantitative approach with a descriptive cross-sectional design, this research involved 11 male indoor hockey athletes from the Banten provincial team, selected through a total sampling technique. Data collection utilized standard anthropometric measurements alongside a structured series of physical fitness tests assessing flexibility, agility, balance, reaction time, muscular strength, power, core stability, and cardiorespiratory endurance. Descriptive statistical analysis revealed that the athletes possessed a normal anthropometric profile, highlighting an average height of 167.73 cm, body weight of 62.73 kg, and a body mass index of 22.12 kg/m². Furthermore, the athletes demonstrated commendable capabilities in agility, muscular strength, lower-body power, and core stability. Conversely, their average VO₂max value of 46.91 ml/kg/min indicated a moderate level of cardiorespiratory endurance. Ultimately, these empirical findings offer vital insights into athletes' physical profiles, establishing a critical benchmark for designing evidence-based, targeted training programs.