Development of a Physical Education Learning Model Based on Play Activities for Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Students at Nurul Ulum Private School

Abstract

Objectives. The objective of this study was to develop a physical education learning model based on play activities for students at Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Swasta (MIS) Nurul Ulum. The research also aimed to gain a comprehensive understanding of the implementation of the model among elementary-aged children and to assess its effectiveness, efficiency, and attractiveness. Specifically, the model was designed for fourth- and fifth-grade students to enhance their engagement and learning outcomes in physical education.

Materials and Methods. The study involved 32 students from grades IV and V at MIS Nurul Ulum. A research and development approach was used, including several stages: needs analysis, expert evaluation, small group trials, and large group testing. Data collection was conducted using questionnaires to assess initial needs, gather expert feedback, and evaluate student responses during the trial phases. The effectiveness of the model was measured by comparing learning outcomes before and after the implementation of the developed model. Statistical analysis was carried out to calculate the improvement in student performance.

Results. The results indicated a significant improvement in students’ physical education learning outcomes. The average score increased from 68.06% before the model implementation to 86.22% after applying the play-based learning model. These findings demonstrate that the developed model was not only effective in improving educational outcomes but also efficient and well-received by students, as observed in both small-scale and large-scale trials.

Conclusions. This study concluded that the play-based physical education learning model developed for MIS Nurul Ulum is both effective and efficient in enhancing student learning outcomes. The model successfully engaged fourth- and fifth-grade students, as evidenced by significant improvements in their academic performance. The findings support the integration of play-based strategies in physical education, particularly within Islamic elementary school contexts, as a means to improve motivation, participation, and learning achievements.