Students' Physical Fitness Level

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Physical fitness is an important indicator in supporting learning readiness, health, and motor development in elementary school students. Low physical activity during school age has the potential to reduce children's physical capacity and impact the quality of learning. This study aims to determine the physical fitness level of fifth-grade students in the 2024/2025 academic year at SD Inpres 5 Lolu. The study used a quantitative descriptive approach with a survey design. The study population consisted of 26 students, all of whom were sampled using a total sampling technique. The instrument used was the Indonesian Physical Fitness Test (TKJI) for 10–12-year-olds, which covers components of speed, strength, muscular endurance, explosive power, and cardiorespiratory endurance. Data analysis was performed using percentages based on TKJI classification norms. The results showed that the overall physical fitness level of students was in the moderate category (47.5%), followed by poor (25%), good (17.5%), very poor (7.5%), and excellent (2.5%). Based on gender, male students demonstrated a relatively better fitness profile, with 22.73% in the good category and 54.55% in the moderate category. Female students were predominantly in the moderate (38.89%) and poor (27.78%) categories. It was concluded that the physical fitness level of fifth-grade students at SD Inpres 5 Lolu is in the moderate category and requires a structured and sustainable fitness improvement program through data-driven physical education (PJOK) learning.