The Influence of Indonesian Sport Massage Training on the Knowledge and Skills of Special Sports Therapists

Abstract

Athletes are state assets, so they need to be handled appropriately to reduce fatigue. Objective: This study aims to provide knowledge and skills in Indonesian sports massage for sports therapists. therapists specifically for sportsmen where the sample was taken using purposive sampling, namely: 1) already have beginner massage skills and have not yet mastered sports massage therapy; 2) have a sports physiologist certificate; 3) have special experience in sports. The sample in this study consisted of 30 specialist sports therapists. Method: used in this research was an experiment using one group pretest posttest with data collection techniques using a Likert scale questionnaire. The instrument in the research uses a questionnaire that has been validated by experts. Research results: after being given 12 training meetings, knowledge and skills results increased by 4.861 and t table (df 28; 5%) 2.048 with a significance p value of 0.000, so it can be interpreted as significant. This means that the conclusion is that the Indonesian sports massage training can increase the knowledge and skills of specialist sports therapists who will then be able to carry out special treatment for athletes in Indonesia.