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International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences Vol. 13(1), pp. 30 - 36
DOI: 10.13189/saj.2025.130104
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Android Application for Autonomous Karate Kata Training: A Sustainable Approach to Skill Development and Inclusive Education
Saharullah 1,*, Elkana Pranata Surbakti 2, Iwan Hermawan 3, Ketut Yoda 4, Nur Abidah Idrus 1, Indra Kasih 2
1 Department of Sports Science, Faculty of Sports and Health Sciences, Makassar State University, Indonesia
2 Department of Sports Science, Sports Science Faculty, Medan State University, Indonesia
3 Department of Physical Education, Sports Science Faculty, Jakarta State University, Indonesia
4 Department of Sports Science, Faculty of Sports and Health, Ganesha University of Education, Indonesia
ABSTRACT
This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and the student's acceptance of an android-based application developed for independent karate kata training. The study is the evaluation phase of a research and development study that follows the ADDIE approach. To conduct the evaluation, two experts, content and media quality experts, assessed the feasibility of the application. Besides, participants from the karate extracurricular program at Medan 9 Methodist Private Middle School in Medan City gauged students' acceptance. The researchers collected the study data using questionnaires, with responses analyzed quantitatively. The content expert's assessment showed that the application is highly feasible, indicating that the learning materials are appropriate for karate kata training. The media quality expert also confirmed that the application meets all necessary criteria for an effective learning tool. Moreover, the evaluation using the Technology Acceptance Model revealed that students found the application useful and easy to use, which encouraged their intention to use it for learning karate kata. In conclusion, the study revealed that the Android-based application is a viable and well-received tool for karate kata training.
KEYWORDS
Android, Karate, Kata, Learning Media
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Saharullah , Elkana Pranata Surbakti , Iwan Hermawan , Ketut Yoda , Nur Abidah Idrus , Indra Kasih , "Android Application for Autonomous Karate Kata Training: A Sustainable Approach to Skill Development and Inclusive Education," International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, Vol. 13, No. 1, pp. 30 - 36, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2025.130104.
(b). APA Format:
Saharullah , Elkana Pranata Surbakti , Iwan Hermawan , Ketut Yoda , Nur Abidah Idrus , Indra Kasih (2025). Android Application for Autonomous Karate Kata Training: A Sustainable Approach to Skill Development and Inclusive Education. International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 13(1), 30 - 36. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2025.130104.