Pengaruh Pembinaan Olahraga Beladiri Taekwondo Terhadap Pembentukan Karakter Nasionalis Atlet di Pelatda Taekwondo Riau

This study aims to determine the effect of the development of taekwondo sports on the formation of athlete character in the Pelatda of Riau Province in order to build the morale and ethics of athletes through character education implemented by the coaches. The research method used is a correlational research method with cross sectional approach. The population in this study were athletes fostered by PELATDA (Regional Training Center) of Riau Province. Samples in the study were taken as many as 35 people. The number of samples taken by total sampling technique. Data collection techniques through questionnaires, observation, documentation and literature. Data analysis using F test and regression analysis. The results of data analysis from the F test found that the F count (6.801) ≥ F table (3.95) with Sig. (0,000) ≤ (0.05) and from the regression analysis calculations obtained a coefficient of determination (R2) of 533 or 53.3%. With these results, it can be concluded that there is a significant influence on the Taekwondo Martial Arts Development Towards the Formation of Nationalist Athletes in the Riau Taekwondo Pelatda. It also shows that the development of taekwondo martial arts is able to explain and contribute to the formation of nationalist athletes in the Riau Taekwondo Pelatda