Extracurricular activities are non-academic activities facilitated by schools, the purpose of extracurricular activities is to accommodate students' interests and talents, and train their abilities and self-discipline.
Extracurricular activities are also a place for students to compete to gain experience that is useful for their future.
According to Wiyani (2013:107), states that extracurricular activities are activities carried out to develop certain aspects from what is found in the current curriculum, including those relates to the actual application of science what students learn is in accordance with their life needs and the surrounding environment
Regarding the purpose of extracurricular activities, it is explained by Ministry of Education and Culture (1995:2) as follows: Extracurricular activities aim to:Â
1. Students can deepen and expand knowledge of skills regarding the relationship between various subjects, channeling talents and interests, and complement human development efforts completely which:Â
• Have faith and devotion to God Almighty • Have noble characterÂ
• Have knowledge and skillsÂ
• Mentally and physically healthyÂ
• Have a steady and independent personalityÂ
•Have a sense of social and national responsibilityÂ
2. Students are able to utilize personality education and make connections knowledge gained in the curriculum program with needs and environmental conditions. From the explanation above, this is essentially the purpose of extracurricular activities What you want to achieve is in the interests of students. In other words, activities Extracurriculars have educational values for students in coaching efforts completely human.
