Fifth Graders’ Knowledge of the Backward Roll at Pertiwi Private Elementary School, Medan

Yunita Mandasari; Gita Nurgaya Br Tarigan

doi:10.35724/mjpes.v8i3.8075

Yunita Mandasari STOK Bina Guna Medan
Gita Nurgaya Br Tarigan STOK Bina Guna Medan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35724/mjpes.v8i3.8075

Keywords: Knowledge; Floor Exercise (Backward Roll); Elementary School Students.

Abstract

Objectives:
This study aims to determine the level of knowledge among fifth grade students at Pertiwi Private Elementary School, Medan, regarding the backward roll in floor gymnastics.

Materials and Methods:

This is a quantitative descriptive study employing a survey method, with data collected via a 30 item multiple choice test. The sample consisted of 29 fifth grade students from Pertiwi Private Elementary School, Medan, selected using a total sampling technique

Results:
The results indicate that the students' knowledge levels regarding the backward roll fell into the following categories: very high at 34% (10 students), high at 59% (17 students), moderate at 7% (2 students), low at 0% (0 students), and very low at 0% (0 students).

Conclusions:
This it can be concluded that the majority of fifth grade students at Pertiwi Private Elementary School, Medan, possess a high level of knowledge regarding the backward roll in floor gymnastics.