The Effect of Basketball Training on Students Physical Fitness: A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

Physical fitness is a crucial aspect of life that contributes to an individual's health and quality of life, reflecting not only the ability to perform daily activities without excessive fatigue but also a healthy body condition. Basketball, as a dynamic team sport involving speed, endurance, agility, and coordination, serves as a potential medium for improving students' physical fitness. This study aimed to examine the effect of basketball training on students' physical fitness through a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach. Data searches were conducted through Google Scholar using Harzing's Publish or Perish with the keywords "basketball training and physical fitness education" within the 2020 2024 publication period. Articles were limited to those indexed in SINTA and written in Indonesian. Screening was conducted using Covidence, followed by quality assessment to evaluate each article's relevance. From 200 articles identified, six relevant articles were selected after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria. The findings consistently indicated that basketball training, whether through circuit training, game modifications, or regular extracurricular practice, is effective in improving students' physical fitness. However, several studies noted that extracurricular participation alone does not guarantee optimal fitness, as factors such as lifestyle habits, training frequency, and motivation also play significant roles. It can be concluded that basketball training is an effective intervention for enhancing students' physical fitness, and students should be encouraged to adopt healthy lifestyles and maintain regular physical activity.