THE IMPACT OF GAME-BASED LEARNING APPROACH ON MOTIVATION IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of game-based learning approaches on students' learning motivation in Physical Education subjects. The background of the study is based on the low level of active participation of students in Physical Education lessons, which requires an innovative and interesting approach to increase their motivation. This study uses a quantitative method with a pre-experimental design of the One Group Pretest-Posttest Design type. The subjects of the study were 30 students of class V-A SDN Kandangan III/621 who were selected randomly in clusters. The data collection instrument was a learning motivation questionnaire given before and after treatment. The results of the descriptive statistical analysis showed an increase in the average score from 50.86 (pretest) to 60.93 (posttest). The normality test showed that the data was normally distributed, while the t-test showed a significant difference between the pretest and posttest results (p <0.05). This shows that the game-based learning approach is effective in increasing students' learning motivation. The conclusion of this study is that the application of game elements in learning can create a more enjoyable learning atmosphere, increase active participation, and support the development of students' cognitive, motoric, and social aspects holistically. This approach is recommended as an alternative strategy in learning Physical Education, especially at the elementary school level.