Development of a traditional Langga martial arts-based Physical Education learning model to improve basic movement skills in upper-class elementary school students
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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v70.117109Keywords:
Physical education, Basic Movement, Learning Model, Martial Arts, Elementary SchoolAbstract
Introduction and Objective. Physical education fulfills an essential role in developing fundamental motor skills in primary school children. However, traditional, monotonous and poorly contextualized teaching models can limit the full development of the student's driving potential. In this sense, the integration of local cultural elements, such as traditional Langga martial arts, represents an innovative pedagogical strategy. The objective of this study was to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a physical education learning model based on Langga to improve fundamental motor skills in students in the last few primary courses.
Methodology. The investigation was carried out through a research and development (I+D) approach, applying the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation). The participants were fifth-grade students from two educational institutions: SDN 1 East Suwawa and SDN No. 88 Sipatana Goron-talo. Data collection techniques included observations, questions, standardized tests of fundamental motor skills (locomotor, non-locomotor and manipulative), as well as interviews with teachers. Model validation was carried out in two phases: a small-scale pilot test and a large-scale implementation.
Results. The experts indicated that the learning model developed is practical, feasible and effective. A significant improvement was observed in the fundamental motor skills of students, particularly in the locomotor, locomotor and manipulative domains. Asimismo, the professor positively valued the clarity of the contents, the applicability of the model and its alignment with the curricular objectives. The integration of Langga martial arts allows us to further promote the link between physical activity and local cultural identity.
Conclusions. The physical education model based on Langga demonstrated to be an effective pedagogical tool to strengthen motor development in primary school students, while promoting education in cultural values and character strengthening. Its implementation in other school contexts is recommended as an innovative, contextualized and culturally relevant teaching strategy.
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