A Survey on the Gross Motor Skills of Fifth-Grade Students at SD Inpres Ako, Pasangkayu District

Abstract

Objectives. This study aimed to evaluate the gross motor skill levels of fifth-grade students at SD Inpres Ako, located in Pasangkayu District. The research was conducted to identify the general level of motor proficiency among students and to inform future physical education strategies.

Materials and Methods. This was a descriptive quantitative study using a survey method. The total sample included 39 students, selected through total sampling. The research instrument consisted of four standardized motor ability tests: (1) 40-meter sprint for speed, (2) one-leg stance test for balance, (3) shuttle run 4 × 10 meters for agility, and (4) ball toss-and-catch test for hand-eye coordination. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics with score classification based on normative references.

Results. The results showed that 38% of students were in the "moderate" category for overall motor skills, 28% in "high", 21% in "low", 8% in "very low", and only 5% in the "very high" category. Specific test outcomes revealed that agility was the weakest component, with 49% of students in the "low" category. Meanwhile, hand-eye coordination and balance had higher proportions in the "high" range (41% and 44%, respectively). Speed was predominantly in the "moderate" category (59%).

Conclusions. The majority of fifth-grade students at SD Inpres Ako demonstrated moderate levels of gross motor skills. These findings highlight the importance of enhancing physical education instruction and providing adequate facilities to improve students’ physical development.