Level of training conscientiousness among Aceh petanque athletes preparing for the 2028 National Sports Week in NTB-NTT

Petanque requires fundamental physical, technical, tactical, and psychological abilities, including personality factors. One influential personality dimension is conscientiousness, which reflects persistence, responsibility, and achievement orientation. This study aimed to determine the level of training conscientiousness among athletes fostered by the Aceh Provincial Petanque Federation (Pengprov FOPI Aceh) in preparation for the National Sports Week (PON) 2028. A quantitative approach with a descriptive design was employed. The population consisted of 27 athletes, all of whom were included as the sample through total sampling. Data were collected using a closed Likert-scale questionnaire and analyzed using mean scores and percentages. The results show that the athletes' average training conscientiousness score was 204.04 (on a 50-item scale), corresponding to the “high” category. Of the 27 athletes, 23 (85.18%) fell into the high category and 4 (14.81%) into the moderate category; none fell into the low category. These findings indicate that most athletes demonstrate strong discipline, consistency, and responsibility in their training, which has practical implications for coaches designing structured training programmes, periodic evaluation, and continuous motivational support.