Female athlete motives and menstrual cycle disorders in ^Masculine^ sports in Indonesia Nina Sutresna *, Pipit Pitriani, Berliana, Yudi Nurcahya, Surdiniaty Ugelta, Lilis Komariyah
Sport Coaching Education Study Program, Faculty Sport and Health Education
Indonesian Education University, Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi 229 Bandung Indonesia
Abstract
The participation of female athletes in ^masculine^ sports competitions is increasing. The increasing number of participation is in line with the increasing debate about whether this activity is appropriate for women in Indonesia. The research objective was to examine the motives and impacts of physical activity on menstruation in female athletes in several ^masculine^ sports. Descriptive method of Indonesian female athletes from 12 sports, with a total sample of 137 national athletes from all provinces. The research instrument used a motive questionnaire and the of menstruation. Data analysis used a proportional approach with a percentage formula. Result- motive due to better opportunities 52.1%, hobbies and according to character 34.8%, economic reasons, 8.7%, parents encouragement 17.4%, for health 16.4%, outlet or spare time 16 , 4%. Physical activity that was carried out affected menstruation 52.1% of athletes with very heavy categories, 16.8% heavy categories, 27.7% moderate disorders, 2.9% mild and 10.2% athletes had no problems at all. The urge to take part in masculine sports, based on various factors, is due to high achievement. Vigorous physical activity affects metabolism, thus impacting menstruation. Research recommendations- efforts need to be well structured, so that female athletes take advantage of achievement opportunities and are able to adapt to the training and competition process.
