Goal-oriented play activity encourages children to exercise and triggers the movement of body muscles. Active muscles are stronger, more agile, faster, and more powerful. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine that goal-oriented play activity in early childhood improves motor skills. Methods: Forty children aged 4.5–6 years old were recruited and took part in a set of training activities divided into Posts 1–5. To pass each post, a child had to run, walk on a balance beam, move sticks, throw and catch the ball, and arrange blocks. Training was given three times every week for 12 weeks. Data collected consisted of running 25 m, walking on the balance beam, throwing the ball as far as possible, locomotor movement, arranging cans, and bouncing the ball. Paired t and Wilcoxon signed-rank tests were used for analysis. Results: The results showed that there were significant differences in the motor skills evaluated pre- and post-training with p < 0.05. Conclusion: All six training activities conducted for 12 weeks provided significant improvements in the motor skills areas in children aged 4.5–6 years old.

It is often heard the differences in opinion that with a lot of physical activity will make a child stupid. This experimental study aimed to determine the effect of kinesthetic-based and contemporary physical activity on early childhood on increasing gross motor skills. Research subjects were 68 children aged 5-6 years, 28 girls and 40 boys, divided into two groups, group A was treated with kinesthetic-based physical activity and group B received contemporary treatment. The instruments used to collect data on gross motor abilities consisted of five types, namely 20 meter sprinting, arm power by throwing a tennis ball, power legs with long jump without the start, balance by walking on a long beam 4 meters, and agility with Illinois tests. The results show that kinesthetic-based physical activity and contemporary-based activities can significantly increase gross motor skills in young children and seen from the difference in the mean effectiveness of kinesthetic-based physical activities is better for improving running ability, agility and balance, while the ability to throw a ball and the ability to jump better physical activity based on contemporary.

Masa pandemi covid 19 telah merubah kegiatan pembelajaran di semua tingkat pendidikan termasuk PAUD dilakukan secara daring. Penelitian ini memiliki tujuan untuk mengetahui bentuk strategi yang dilakukan guru PAUD dalam menstimulasi perkembangan motorik anak usia dini di era pandemi covid 19. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kuantitatif dengan teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner. Jenis kuesioner yang digunakan merupakan jenis kuesioner tertutup dan kuesioner terbuka. Subjek penelitian ini terdiri dari 32 guru TK di kota Bengkulu. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan cara menyebarkan kuesioner yang dibuat melalui Google Form dan tautannya disebar kepada guru melalui aplikasi Whatsapp. Hasil penelitian ini memberikan gambaran dan informasi mengenai bagaimana bentuk strategi yang dilakukan guru PAUD dalam menstimulasi perkembangan motorik anak di era pandemi covid 19. Selanjutnya hasil penelitian dari artikel ini dapat dijadikan salah satu referensi strategi mengajar guru dalam menstimulasi keterampilan motorik anak usia dini pada proses pembelajaran daring di era pandemi covid 19.

Pengembangan Model Pembelajaran Berbasis Permainan Sirkuit Untuk Meningkatkan Motorik Halus Anak Usia 4-5 Tahun

Background and Study Aim. The evaluation serves as a cornerstone in the continuous improvement of sports, significantly relying on the analysis of measurement data. The primary objective of this research is to develop tailored norms for physical tests specifically designed for early-age Pencak Silat practitioners. Material and Methods. The development of the test consisted of several key stages: design of the instrument, testing of the instrument, and finally, assembly of the instrument. The study included a total of 210 participants, with a breakdown of 111 male and 109 female martial artists. The techniques for data collection involved a variety of tests and measurements. The instruments used in this research included: sit-and-reach test for assessing flexibility, 30-meter sprint for speed evaluation, side step test for agility, sit-ups for abdominal strength, push-ups for arm and chest strength, wall sit test for leg muscle strength, and beep test for cardiovascular endurance. Data analysis was performed using a technique that grouped values into five standard categories, aided by the use of Microsoft Excel. Results. The findings of the study led to the establishment of norms for each component of the physical tests tailored to early-age Pencak Silat practitioners. These components have been classified into five distinct levels: very poor, poor, average, good, and excellent. Conclusions. The outcomes of this research facilitate the development of specific norms for each test item, incorporating weighting for every physical test component. These weightings have been meticulously adjusted in accordance with the primary energy systems utilized in the sport of Pencak Silat.