THE IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL PERSONALITY IN SOCCER ATHLETES

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Background. The sport of football has become one of the most popular activities in the world. Apart from being an entertaining form of sports game, soccer also has significant benefits in developing physical and social personalities in athletes. Physical condition plays an important role in the game of soccer. Physical condition components that are adapted to the character of the soccer game will have a positive impact on the athlete's development. Developing a good athlete's social personality is very important to produce athletes who have positive character and are also able to play an important role in strengthening the social spirit in the sport of football.

Method. This research utilizes a qualitative literature study approach and a quantitative questionnaire to explore the importance of physical and social personality development for soccer athletes. By collecting some data from the personal experiences of athletes and also according to the opinions of the football fan community. This data was collected using an online questionnaire with questions designed to assist in understanding the importance of physical and social development in soccer athletes based on personal experience and known understanding.

Data Analysis. The data collection techniques used in this research include two types, namely a qualitative literature study approach and a quantitative questionnaire. In the qualitative approach to literature study, the approach taken by researchers is to deal directly with data from several published reference sources. Meanwhile, in the quantitative research method, the researcher approaches the questionnaire by giving a set of written statements or questions via Google form to respondents to answer. These two analysis techniques were carried out to obtain data regarding the importance of physical and social personality development in soccer athletes, and this research was analyzed in depth to produce a broad understanding of soccer athletes.

Results. This research analyzes the importance of physical and social personality development in soccer athletes through a qualitative approach to literature studies and quantitative questionnaires. Using an online form, athletes and football fans provide their personal views on the importance of physical and social personality development. This research was analyzed in depth to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of developing the physical and social personality of football athletes and to provide valuable insight for athletes to improve their physical and social personality in the sport of football.

Keywords: Sports, Physical, Social Personality, Athlete, and Food