THE LEVEL OF FUNDAMENTAL LOCOMOTOR SKILLS IN 8-YEAR-OLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN

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10.2991/978-2-38476-354-2_3How to use a DOI?

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Fundamental Locomotor Skills; Motor Skill Development

Abstract

This research aimed to determine the level of fundamental locomotor skills among 8-year-old elementary school children. The study focused on key locomotor skills, including walking, running, galloping, jumping, sliding, hopping, skipping, and leaping. A descriptive quantitative approach was used, employing a survey method with 53 students from Rawamangun Elementary School 9. The assessment was conducted using a puzzle game developed by the researcher to evaluate each locomotor skill. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including the calculation of mean, median, mode, percentage, frequency distribution, and standard deviation. The results revealed that the majority of students demonstrated competency in walking, with most scoring in the Good (70–84) or Excellent (85–100) categories. Running proficiency was also relatively strong, though a significant portion of students scored in the Fair (55–69) range. More variability was found in skills such as galloping and skipping, with a wider distribution across performance categories, including Fair to Poor (40–54) levels. Sliding and leaping were the least proficient skills, with many students falling into the Fair and Poor ranges. Overall, the findings indicate that while fundamental skills like walking and running are well-developed, more complex skills such as skipping, galloping, and leaping show a greater need for improvement. These insights can guide the design of targeted physical education programs aimed at enhancing specific locomotor skills.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Eka Fitri Novita Sari
AU  - Nofi Marlina Siregar
AU  - Sukiri Sukiri
AU  - Dinan Mitsalina
AU  - Adi Wijayanto
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/12/31
TI  - THE LEVEL OF FUNDAMENTAL LOCOMOTOR SKILLS IN 8-YEAR-OLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN
BT  - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Sport Science, Physical Education and Health (ICSSPEH 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 18
EP  - 33
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-354-2_3
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-354-2_3
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