Implementation Of Character Education Through Handball Extracurricular Activities In Supporting SDGs In The Field Of Education

Hanif Putra Firdaus; Bhayu Billiandri

doi:10.26858/cpjok.v18i2.876

Authors

Hanif Putra Firdaus Universitas Negeri Semarang Author
Bhayu Billiandri Universitas Negeri Semarang Translator https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9837-6417

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26858/cpjok.v18i2.876

Keywords:

Character Education; Handball Extracurricular Activities; Positive Sports Values; Student Character Development; Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Abstract

Character education has become an essential component of quality education and is closely aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4, which emphasizes inclusive and holistic educational development. Sports extracurricular activities provide a strategic medium for fostering positive character values among students. This study aimed to determine how the integration of positive sports values influences the character development of students participating in the handball extracurricular program at Jepara Islamic High School. This research employed a quantitative descriptive approach using a survey method. The sample consisted of 16 students involved in the handball extracurricular activity. Data were collected through a questionnaire designed to measure the implementation of positive sports values, including discipline, responsibility, cooperation, and self-confidence. The research was conducted in three stages: pre-field preparation, field data collection, and data analysis. Data analysis involved data tabulation, descriptive statistical analysis, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The results showed that the implementation of positive sports values in character development achieved an average score of 67.99, which falls within the “Very Good” category. The findings indicate that students demonstrated strong character development through the values of discipline, responsibility, cooperation, and self-confidence. These outcomes suggest that handball extracurricular activities effectively support character formation and contribute to the achievement of educational objectives related to the SDGs.

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