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International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences Vol. 13(4), pp. 975 - 986
DOI: 10.13189/saj.2025.130433
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Empowering Physical Education through Talent Scouting: Enhancing Early Sports Talent Development in Lampung City Schools
Eki Aldapit *, Sulaiman , Rumini , Hadi
Sports Education Study Program, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia
ABSTRACT
This study investigates the integration of talent scouting within school-based physical education (PJOK) programs in Lampung Province, Indonesia, with a focus on the roles of PJOK teachers and institutional support in identifying and nurturing young sports talent at the elementary and junior high school levels. Employing a qualitative case study design, the research involves purposive sampling of physical education teachers, school administrators, and local sports development officers. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions, and direct classroom observations, and analyzed thematically to uncover patterns related to talent identification, challenges encountered, and institutional mechanisms in place. The results reveal substantial gaps in the implementation of talent scouting, primarily due to the absence of teacher training and standardized scouting frameworks. Additionally, weak collaboration between schools and local sports organizations further hinders early talent development. These findings underscore the urgent need for policy intervention to integrate structured talent identification processes into the PJOK curriculum and enhance teacher competencies through targeted professional development. This study contributes scientifically by offering a contextualized model of early-stage talent identification in school settings, and recommends the adoption of SINTO (Sistem Informasi Olahraga Terpadu) as a digital platform to support real-time tracking and coordination across educational and sports institutions. These outcomes provide concrete strategies for building a more systematic and sustainable sports talent development pipeline at the regional level, with potential scalability for national implementation.
KEYWORDS
Talent Scouting, Physical Education, Early Sports Talent, Talent Development, School Programs
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Eki Aldapit , Sulaiman , Rumini , Hadi , "Empowering Physical Education through Talent Scouting: Enhancing Early Sports Talent Development in Lampung City Schools," International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, Vol. 13, No. 4, pp. 975 - 986, 2025. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2025.130433.
(b). APA Format:
Eki Aldapit , Sulaiman , Rumini , Hadi (2025). Empowering Physical Education through Talent Scouting: Enhancing Early Sports Talent Development in Lampung City Schools. International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 13(4), 975 - 986. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2025.130433.