All articles published in this proceedings volume were presented at the 2nd International Conference of Sport Science, Sport Coaching, Physical Education, Health, and Recreation (ICOSSCOPER 2025) organized by the Faculty of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Medan (UNIMED), Indonesia. The conference was...

This study provides a conceptual evaluation of the management practices of the North Sumatra Provincial Board of the Indonesian Cricket Association (PCI) following the 2024 PON XXI. Employing a descriptive–conceptual approach, the paper integrates key perspectives from sport management, transformational...

Soccer is the number one sport in the world in terms of both popularity and technological development. Its popularity and rapid development turned soccer into a huge industry, where winning is the most important goal in the sport. The intense competition makes all teams want to win. Football competitions...

Exercise-induced fatigue remains a critical factor limiting athletic performance and recovery. Indonesia’s phytopharmaceutical tradition, particularly Jamu, represents a valuable source of bioactive compounds with potential anti-fatigue properties. This study presents a systematic scientific review combined...

This study investigated the relationship between physical fitness and forehand topspin performance among adolescent table tennis athletes. A cross-sectional research design was employed involving 39 athletes from the Indonesian Table Tennis Association. Physical fitness was assessed using the Eurofit...

This study aims to develop the Sport Therapy and Innovation Center (STIC) at the Universitas Negeri Medan (UNIMED) as a service, research, and education center in the field of sports therapy. The main problem identified is the lack of sports therapy facilities that can support the needs of students,...

This study systematically examines recent trends and technological advancements in Android-based digital tools for performance analysis in petanque shooting events. Employing a systematic review design guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) framework,...

Physical activity is a critical determinant of health-related physical fitness and motor skill development during childhood and adolescence, representing a foundational component of long-term athletic and functional performance. This study aims to systematically examine the relationship between physical...

The intersection of discourse analysis, physiology, and sport science has emerged as an important interdisciplinary area for understanding athlete performance beyond physical capability alone. Communication patterns, motivational language, coaching discourse, and psychological interactions significantly...

This study aimed to develop and validate a sensor-based standing board jump instrument designed to measure lower-limb explosive power with improved accuracy and digital integration. The research employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach based on the Borg and Gall model, consisting of nine...

Maternal nutrition during gestation is a critical determinant of offspring developmental trajectories, particularly in relation to early neuromuscular function and subsequent physical performance capacity. Protein deficiency, a prevalent form of chronic undernutrition in developing contexts, has been...

Silat constitutes a significant element of Malaysia’s intangible cultural heritage, yet its transformation into a modern competitive sport introduces multidimensional challenges related to standardization, performance optimization, and knowledge integration. This study critically examines the current...

Wushu, a traditional Chinese martial art, requires the integration of multiple biomotor capacities, including muscular strength, explosive power, speed, agility, flexibility, and both aerobic and anaerobic endurance. In recent years, High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has gained considerable attention...

This study aims to determine the effect of varying drill exercises using fins on the 50-meter freestyle swimming speed of male athletes aged 12 and 13 years old from the Tirta Prima Club in Medan. The research method used was an experiment with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The research subjects...

The integration of digital media in sport science education has become increasingly critical for enhancing conceptual understanding and learner engagement. This study investigates the effectiveness of Green Screen–based animation as an instructional medium in a Sports Physiology course. Employing a research...

This study aims to evaluate the physical fitness profile of seventh-grade students at Al-Ulum Private Junior High School during the 2023/2024 academic year within the context of Physical Education (PJOK) learning. A quantitative descriptive design employing a survey method with standardized test-based...

This study aims to design and evaluate ability-based training models for the forehand drive and forehand glass in padel, specifically tailored for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players at Volta Padel Club Medan. The study adopts a Research and Development (R&D) approach with a pre-test–post-test...

The integration of digital technology in sports education has created new opportunities to improve instructional quality and learner engagement, particularly in skill-based courses such as refereeing. This study aims to develop and evaluate a web-based tutorial model designed to enhance futsal referee...

This article examines the concept and implementation of a sustainable athlete development system as a strategic framework for achieving long-term national sporting success. Grounded in established models such as Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD), FTEM, and Athletic Talent Development Environment (ATDE),...

This study systematically reviews the effectiveness and training adaptations of triangle passing drills and small-sided games (SSGs) in improving passing performance among youth soccer players aged 12–15 years. Passing ability is a fundamental technical component in soccer and plays a significant role...

The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally transformed community physical activity patterns in Indonesia. Social restrictions and facility closures led to a 43.8% decline in regular exercise participation. This study examines the erfectiveness of hybrid coaching combined with e-recreation platforms in maintaining...

This study aimed to develop green screen animation–based learning media for karate refereeing courses. It employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach using the ADDIE model, consisting of Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate stages. The product developed was jury learning media...

Physical education is fundamentally a learning process that utilizes students’ movement as a medium for developing personality and cultivating movement culture toward maturity. However, in practice, many educators and learners still lack a clear understanding of the terminology used in Physical Education,...

The integration of immersive technology into physical education has emerged as an innovative approach to enhance motor skill acquisition, student engagement, and interactive learning experiences in sports instruction [1], [2]. This study aimed to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a Virtual Reality...

The adoption of student-centered pedagogical approaches has become increasingly important in physical education due to the growing demand for learning environments that foster critical thinking, collaboration, and active participation. This study systematically reviews the implementation and effectiveness...

This study aims to analyze the development of life skills among children from vulnerable backgrounds in Medan through the implementation of the FIFA Football for Schools program. The study is grounded in the issue of limited access to positive social environments and structured learning experiences that...

This study aims to operationalize Outcome-Based Education (OBE) through the integration of North Sumatra’s local wisdom into a digital learning platform, thereby strengthening culturally responsive pedagogy within physical education. The initiative is designed as a comprehensive curriculum framework...

The adoption of Outcome-Based Education (OBE) within the Physical Education, Health, and Recreation Study Program at the Faculty of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Medan, represents a strategic effort to enhance graduate employability in an increasingly competitive labor market. This study examines...

This study investigates the effectiveness of a game-based learning (GBL) approach in improving student engagement and tennis skill acquisition within physical education contexts. Grounded in constructivist learning theory and sport pedagogy frameworks, GBL emphasizes active participation, contextualized...

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly deep learning algorithms, has created significant opportunities for innovation in physical education and sport science. Deep learning enables high-precision analysis of human movement, biomechanical patterns, image recognition, and video-based...

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of a basic swimming learning model in improving students’ motor skills. The research employed an experimental method using a one-group pretest–posttest design. The participants consisted of 20 students selected through a purposive sampling technique. The...

This study aims to develop and evaluate game-based athletics learning model designed for elementary school students, with a focus on improving learning motivation, participation, and fundamental movement skills. The research was conducted at SD Negeri 043951 Surbakti, involving fourth- and fifth-grade...

Assessment of learning outcomes constitutes a critical component of instructional practice, enabling educators to evaluate students’ attainment of predefined learning objectives in a valid and systematic manner. This study investigates the effectiveness of a web-based application in improving the efficiency...

This study investigates the effect of the Independent Curriculum (Kurikulum Merdeka) on student engagement in physical education learning. A quantitative pre-experimental design employing a one-group pretest–posttest model was applied to a sample of 20 secondary-level students. Student engagement was...

This study investigates the effectiveness of structured play-based activities in enhancing children’s gross motor skill development, as measured using the Test of Gross Motor Development (TGMD) framework. Employing a quantitative quasi-experimental approach with a one-group pretest–posttest design, the...