STRATEGY OF A TOUGH MIND: OPTIMIZING STUDENTS' COGNITIVE FUNCTION THROUGH GOAL SETTING TRAINING IN FUTSAL

Rizki Januari Satriawan; Jajat Darajat Kusumah Negara; Yusuf Hidayat; Nina Sutresna

Rizki Januari Satriawan tudy Program of Sport Education, School of Postgraduate Studies, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia
Jajat Darajat Kusumah Negara Study Program of Sport Education, School of Postgraduate Studies, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia
Yusuf Hidayat Study Program of Sport Education, School of Postgraduate Studies, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia
Nina Sutresna Study Program of Sport Education, School of Postgraduate Studies, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia

Keywords: Criminal Behavior, Mental Activity, Cognitive Function, Futsal

Abstract

This study aims to examine the effect of goal setting training in futsal sports on improving students' cognitive function. In an era filled with academic and mental stress, a good level of cognition is critical to academic achievement and student well-being. Sports, including futsal, have been shown to provide broad benefits in cognitive development. However, the effect of goal setting training in the context of futsal on students' cognitive functions is still under-studied. This study used an experimental method with a pre-test post-test control group design. The research participants consisted of 35 students (age 16.80 ± 0.79 years) who took part in futsal extracurricular activities. They were randomly divided into an experimental group (20 students) and a control group (15 students). Cognitive function measurement instruments include attention, memory, language, visual, and executive function tests that have been tested for reliability and validity before and after the intervention. The results showed that there was a significant difference in improving cognitive function between the experimental group and the control group. These findings provide strong evidence that goal setting training in the context of futsal can be an effective strategy to improve students' cognitive function. By increasing motivation, focus, and ability to manage goals, this training has a positive impact on students' cognitive development. The practical implication of this research is the importance of integrating goal setting training programs in sports activities, especially futsal, in order to improve the quality of learning and student academic achievement.