TEGAR: Journal of Teaching Physical Education in Elementary School
Vol 5, No 2 (2022): PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND IMPROVING THE LEVEL OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Space and Equipment Constraints during Online Practice-Based Learning Faced by Future Physical Education for Elementary School Teachers

Kharisma Akbar Yasri (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Trie Maylita Sari (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Rifa Hijra Fauziah (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Qistina Zulfany (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)
Wulandari Putri (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2022

Abstract

The transition of face-to-face learning to online learning during Covid-19 pandemic brought challenges for Physical Education students, especially in practice-based courses. In online learning, the students were required to provide the space and equipment themselves. Therefore, this study was aimed at determining the constraints related to space and tools faced by Physical Education students in attending online practice-based lectures during the Covid-19 pandemic. This research is qualitative exploratory research using a questionnaire constructed based on Student Survey guidelines of Shape America 2020. The questionnaire was created in Google Form and distributed via WhatsApp. The participants were 93 Physical Education Teacher Education for Elementary School students of a University in Indonesia. The results showed that most students had a limited size of room. The solution taken was mostly looking for other places, usually a field. Most students also had limited tools. For unavailable equipment, the majority of students modified the simple tool available. It indicates that online learning brought challenges for PE students in practice-based courses related to the availability of tools and space. It is recommended that lecturers give directions for creating safe and efficient equipment.

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