Design and Development of Portable Hexagonal Obstacle Test for Measuring Physical Agility
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https://doi.org/10.26858/cpjok.v18i2.745Keywords:
Agility Test; Portable Equipment; Hexagonal Obstacle Test; Physical Fitness Assessment; Sports Measurement Instrument.Abstract
Physical condition, particularly agility, plays a crucial role in supporting athletic performance across various sports. However, conventional agility testing methods, such as the hexagonal obstacle test, are often limited by inefficient preparation and inconsistent measurement due to manual setup procedures. Therefore, innovation is needed to develop a more practical and standardized testing instrument. This study aimed to design and develop a Portable Hexagonal Obstacle Test as a valid and practical tool for measuring physical agility. This research employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the ADDIE model, consisting of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation stages. The developed tool is constructed from 4 mm High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) with a hexagonal shape, each side measuring 66 cm, and features a knock-down system for enhanced portability. Product validation involved three experts: language, content, and media experts. Field testing was conducted in two stages, namely a small-scale trial involving 6 sports students and a large-scale trial involving 38 sports students. The results showed that the tool achieved a high feasibility level, with validation scores of 91.67% from language experts, 91.67% from content experts, and 91.67% from media experts. The small-scale trial yielded 93.06%, while the large-scale trial reached 88.16%, both categorized as highly feasible. In conclusion, the Portable Hexagonal Obstacle Test is a valid, practical, and efficient instrument for measuring physical agility and can be recommended for use in sports training, education, and performance evaluation.
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