The Effect of Traditional Games on Students Physical Fitness Levels

Dhanil Irwanto; Kartika  Septianingrum; Andy Widya Bayu  Utomo

doi:10.37899/journallamedihealtico.v6i4.2297

Dhanil Irwanto Physical Education, Health and Recreation, Modern Teacher Training and Education College (Stkip) Ngawi
Kartika Septianingrum Physical Education, Health and Recreation, Modern Teacher Training and Education College (Stkip) Ngawi
Andy Widya Bayu Utomo Physical Education, Health and Recreation, Modern Teacher Training and Education College (Stkip) Ngawi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37899/journallamedihealtico.v6i4.2297

Keywords: Traditional Games, Physical Fitness, Gobak Sodor, Physical Education

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of traditional games on the level of physical fitness of students at SMK Terpadu Jannatul Firdaus, Ngawi Regency. The study used a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design method of non-randomized control group pretest-posttest design. The sample consisted of 40 students of grades X and XI who were divided into an experimental group (using the gobak sodor game) and a control group (regular physical exercise). Data were collected through the Nusantara Student Fitness Test (TKPN) and analyzed using a paired sample t-test. The results showed that there was a significant difference between the pretest and posttest scores in the experimental group (p <0.05), which indicated that traditional games had a positive effect on improving students' physical fitness. This finding confirms that the integration of traditional games in physical education learning can be an effective and enjoyable alternative to improve students' physical fitness.

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