Path analysis of physical and psychological determinants of mawashi geri performance in kempo

Nori Meristika; Yendrizal Yendrizal; Alnedral Alnedral; Ridho Bahtra

doi:10.32698/02952

Path analysis of physical and psychological determinants of mawashi geri performance in kempo

Nori Meristika⁽¹⁾, Yendrizal Yendrizal⁽²⁾, Alnedral Alnedral⁽³⁾, Ridho Bahtra⁽⁴⁾,
(1) Universitas Negeri Padang

Indonesia
(2) Universitas Negeri Padang

Indonesia
(3) Universitas Negeri Padang

Indonesia
(4) Universitas Negeri Padang

Indonesia

Corresponding Author

DOI : https://doi.org/10.32698/02952

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Language : en

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the direct and indirect effects of lower-limb explosive power, foot-eye coordination, and concentration on mawashi geri kicking performance among Kempo athletes. A quantitative causal-associative design was employed involving 22 male senior Kempo athletes selected through purposive sampling. Lower-limb explosive power, foot-eye coordination, concentration, and mawashi geri performance were assessed using standardized field tests. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, assumption testing, and path analysis with IBM SPSS Statistics 26. Lower-limb explosive power (β = 0.460, p = 0.031), foot-eye coordination (β = 0.539, p = 0.010), and concentration (β = 0.555, p = 0.007) significantly influenced mawashi geri performance. Collectively, these variables explained 48.5% of performance variance (R² = 0.485). Integrated physical and psychological training emphasizing explosive power, coordination, and concentration is essential for optimizing mawashi geri performance in competitive Kempo athletes

Keywords

Concentration; Foot-Eye Coordination; Kempo Athletes; Lower-Limb Explosive Power

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