The Effect of Gross Motor Movement Training on the Physical Condition of Grade V and VI Students at MI NW Selaparang

Abstract

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the effect of gross motor movement training on the physical condition of Grade V and VI students at MI NW Selaparang.

Materials and Methods: This study used a quantitative pre-experimental method with a one-group pre-test and post-test design. The participants were 20 male students from Grade V and VI at MI NW Selaparang. The treatment consisted of gross motor movement exercises, including 30-, 40-, and 50-meter sprint training, shuttle run training, and throwing-and-catching ball exercises. The physical condition components measured in this study were speed, agility, and coordination. Data were collected using performance tests and analyzed using a paired sample t-test.

Results: The results showed that gross motor movement training improved students’ physical condition. The 40-meter sprint test improved from a pre-test mean of 6.80 seconds to a post-test mean of 5.88 seconds, with a t-count of 3.143 > t-table 1.729. The zig-zag run test improved from 8.58 seconds to 7.44 seconds, with a t-count of 10.342 > 1.729. Coordination also improved from a mean score of 10.25 to 14.95, with a t-count of 15.136 > 1.729. These findings indicate significant improvements in speed, agility, and coordination after the intervention.

Conclusions: Gross motor movement training had a significant effect on improving the physical condition of Grade V and VI students at MI NW Selaparang. Sprint training improved speed, shuttle run training improved agility, and throwing-and-catching ball exercises improved coordination.