An Analysis of Junior Weight Vest Development to Improve Physical Abilities of Junior Athletes

Abstract

Background: Increasing the athlete s physical element is the foundation for improving sports performance. One way to improve physical abilities is through weight training. Junior Weight Vest is one way to exercise weight for junior athletes. This study aims to analyze the development of the Junior Weight Vest to obtain accurate and complete information about the needs, benefits, urgency, form and specifications of the Junior Weight Vest in an effort to improve the physical abilities of junior athletes. Method: This research is a descriptive qualitative study with interviews (Focus Group Discussion), questionnaires and literature studies as the data collection methods. The subjects of this study are 20 people consisting of 15 sports coaches and 5 sports training experts. Results: The results showed that 1) weight training for junior athletes is needed for physical improvement of athletes, 2) the existence of Junior Weight Vest is not widely known by trainers and sports training experts, 3) the need for Junior Weight Vest is needed, 4) the benefits of Junior Weight Vest are believed to be able to improve junior athlete physical abilities, especially speed, endurance and strength. Conclusion: Based on these results, it can be concluded that the development of Junior Weight Vest is greatly needed by coach and sports experts with all the benefits it causes, so that junior athletes can gradually improve their physical abilities in accordance with the rules of sports training.