Survey of Teachers' Knowledge Level on the Application of Injury Management with Rice and Exercise Therapy Methods in MGMP PJOK SMP in Cilacap Regency

The number of injuries that occur in the educational environment, but not all teachers are able to provide first aid and handle injuries appropriately, so that injuries that occur can become worse and can cause recurrence. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of knowledge of the RICE method and exercise therapy on injury management in MGMP PJOK SMP in Cilacap Regency. This research is a quantitative descriptive research with data collection using a survey. The population in this study were junior high school PJOK teachers in Cilacap Regency, Central Java, totaling 164 people from 74 junior high schools. Calculation of sample size using the Slovin formula and with incidental sampling techniques, so that the sample needed in this study was 116 respondents. This research instrument is a questionnaire that has been tested for validation and reliability test obtained a Cronbach alpha value of 0.862. Data analysis was carried out in the form of percentages. The results of this study indicate that the level of knowledge of the RICE method and exercise therapy on injury management in the MGMP PJOK SMP in Cilacap Regency with the highest frequency is in the less category at 37.07%. The level of teacher knowledge regarding injury management with the RICE Method and Exercise Therapy at MGMP PJOK SMP in Cilacap Regency which is categorized as very good is 8.62%, good 18.97%, sufficient 34.48%, less 37.07% and very less 0.86%. So it is concluded that the level of teacher knowledge of the application of injury management with the RICE method and exercise therapy in MGMP PJOK SMP Cilacap Regency is lacking. Suggestions for further research are able to compare Cilacap Regency data with other districts or cities.