Benefits of ExtracurricularActivities for Students

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: 

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: 

• Have faith and devotion to God Almighty • Have noble character 

• Have knowledge and skills 

• Mentally and physically healthy 

• Have a steady and independent personality 

•Have a sense of social and national responsibility 

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.

Here are some examples of extracurricular activities and the benefits for the future:

1. Sports 

Many students are interested in participating in extracurricular sports because of the various benefits offered. Apart from maintaining physical and mental health, sports also help develop social skills, such as teamwork and leadership. It's also a place to channel energy, have fun, and hone talents and opportunities to become an athlete. Overall, sports provide many positive benefits for students' growth and development.

Examples of extracurricular sports: Futsal/soccer, basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, etc.

2. Flag raisers

Participation in Flag Raisers extracurricular activities has a significant positive impact on student development. In addition to fostering a sense of nationalism, Paskibra also trains social skills, leadership, and high discipline. This experience is not only beneficial for students' personal lives, but also a valuable asset to achieve success in the future.

3. Scouts 

Scouting is a great school of life. Here, students not only learn about nature and survival skills, but are also trained to be independent, disciplined, and caring towards others. Learning cohesiveness and teamwork, learning passwords is a very interesting thing in Scouts, we can create or break codes using Scout passwords. The values gained from Scouting will be very useful for students in facing the challenges of life in the future.

4. Martial Arts

Self-defense is more than just a sport, it's a great way to get to know yourself more. By practicing martial arts, we can learn to control our emotions, improve our focus, and build a strong character. In addition, we can also learn to respect ourselves and others.

Here are some types of martial arts and their benefits:

 Taekwondo: Improves flexibility and balance.

  Karate: Emphasizes effective self-defense techniques.

 Pencak Silat: Combines art, culture, and martial arts.

 Jujitsu: Focuses on locks and body control techniques

5. Arts

Many students like to join art classes because it's fun and makes us more creative. It can also help you become more confident, express your feelings, and reduce stress. Not only that, we can also learn to work together with friends and discover hidden talents.

Here's an example of an art extracurricular activity:

 Fine Arts: Painting, drawing, sculpting, or handicrafts.

 Dance: Traditional dance, modern dance, or contemporary dance.

 Drama: Acting, scriptwriting, or creating a theater performance.

 Design: Graphic design, product design, or interior design.

Participating in extracurricular activities can improve your abilities, discover hidden talents, and add relationships. Extracurricular activities are a place for students to express themselves and achieve, students can participate in various competitions according to the extracurricular activities they follow, then these achievements affect their future, for example, they can participate in scholarships to go to college, or for work experience.