Physical Education and Sports: Studies and Research
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2022): Physical Education and Sports: Studies and Research

Survey of Physical Activity Levels in Early Childhood

Livia Mala Anjelina Anjelina (Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia)
Supriatna Supriatna (Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia)
Nurrul Riyad Fadhli (Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
06 Apr 2022

Abstract

Background: Teachers and parents need to know and understand the importance of physical activity in pre-school-age children. Good physical activity will affect children's development, both in motor and cognitive aspects that can support learning achievement at school. Objectives: This study aimed to determine the level of physical activity of PAUD Al-Abada students aged 4-5 years in Kediri City with a total of 11 students using the TGMD (Test of Gross Motor Development) test. Methods: The method used in this research is descriptive quantitative, which aims to provide a real picture of what is in the field about the physical activity of Al-Abada early childhood students aged 4-5 years in the city of Kediri. Results: From the results of the tests that have been carried out, the results of the locomotor test have an average of 33.04 (Above Average), and the object control test obtained an average of 38.54 (above average). The overall data shows that children are categorized as Very poor (0%), poor (0%), bellows average (9%), average (18%), above average (37%), superior (18%), very superior (18%). Conclusion: Based on the tests that have been carried out, it can be concluded that the locomotor and object control results showed above-average values.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

pes

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Subject

Education

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Physical Education and Sports: Studies and Research aims to facilitate and promote the inquiry into and dissemination of research results on sports science. The scope of our journal includes: 1. Physical education learning and educational technology 2. Evaluation in Physical Education 3. Games and ...