Assessment of Learning in the Topic of Karate Martial Arts Using the TKPN Test Application

Abstract

This study examined students’ physical fitness in the karate learning module using the TKPN test application. A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional design was employed, involving 30 Grade VIII students from SMP Negeri 16 Palembang (20 males and 10 females). Five components were assessed using TKPN: body mass index (BMI), flexibility (V sit-and-reach), muscular endurance (sit-ups), whole-body endurance (squat thrusts), and cardiorespiratory endurance (PACER). The results showed that 90% of both male and female students were categorized as having nutritional well-being. Flexibility levels were predominantly poor, with 80% of males and 90% of females classified in the poor category. Muscular endurance results indicated that 55% of males fell into the poor category, and only 5% reached the good category, while females demonstrated better performance, with 40% achieving good muscular endurance. Cardiorespiratory endurance was generally low, with 70% of males and 80% of females scoring in the poor category. Composite TKPN fitness scores placed both groups in the “fair” fitness category, with mean values of 2.2 for males and 2.6 for females. Overall, the TKPN application facilitated faster and more efficient data processing, providing teachers with a practical and systematic tool for monitoring students’ physical fitness in karate learning. Digital-based assessment shows strong potential for supporting consistent and accurate evaluation in physical education, although further research with larger and more diverse samples is recommended to validate and expand these findings.