ACTIVE: Journal of Physical Education, Sport, Health and Recreation
Vol 12 No 1 (2023)

Strengthening Character Education for Elementary School Children through Rugby Games

Widianto, Rahmat Tri (Unknown)
Suherman, Ayi (Unknown)
Supriyadi, Tedi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Mar 2023

Abstract

Physical education has a special responsibility to strengthen the character of learners. The game of Rugby is one of the sports that is expected to be able to instill character values that prioritize integrity and solid Cooperation in everything to achieve success. This study explores the strengthening of character education for learners through rugby games. This study used a case study design involving 15 students and 1 physical education teacher in one elementary school in the Sumedang Regency, West Java, Indonesia. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires with short answers followed by semi-structured interviews with 1 participant. This study explores five indicators of strengthening character education: religious character, nationalism character, independent character, mutual aid character, and integrity character. This research contributes to the improvement of character education of students in elementary schools through rugby games. In addition, this research can guide teachers or academics in developing research on students' character within the framework of character education

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Journal Info

Abbrev

peshr

Publisher

Subject

Education Public Health

Description

Journal is a peer-reviewed, four-color, professional journal. Continuously published since 2012, Active serves as an authoritative, professional source for educators in physical education, sports, health, and recreation in all settings. It provides the information needed to assist students and ...