The Effect of Motivation and Muscular Fatigue After Weight Training on the Learning Performance of UIN Jakarta Students

This study aims to examine the effect of intrinsic motivation and post-resistance training muscle fatigue on academic learning performance among university students. Data were collected through a survey involving 123 active undergraduate students who regularly engage in resistance training exercises. A Likert-scale questionnaire was used to assess intrinsic motivation, perceived muscle fatigue after training, and self-reported learning performance. The results indicate that 55.3% of respondents demonstrated a high level of intrinsic motivation, while 38.2% experienced a high level of post-training muscle fatigue. Muscle fatigue was found to be associated with a decline in students’ perceived learning performance, particularly in terms of reduced concentration, decreased focus, and difficulties in understanding academic material. However, high intrinsic motivation appeared to function as a protective factor, enabling students to better adapt to the negative effects of physical fatigue on their learning activities. These findings highlight the importance of proper training intensity management and adequate recovery strategies to maintain optimal academic performance among physically active university students. The study contributes to the growing literature on the interaction between physical activity, motivation, fatigue, and cognitive performance in higher education contexts.