The Effect of the Traditional Game “Benteng-Bentengan” on the Motor Skills of Fifth Grade Students at Maol Public Elementary School, Kota Kefamenanu District

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of the “Benteng-bentengan” game on the motor skills of fifth-grade students at Maol Public Elementary School, Kefamenanu City District. This research employed a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental method. The research design used purposive sampling techniques. The subjects of this study were 43 fifth-grade students of Maol Public Elementary School, divided into two groups: an experimental group consisting of 21 students and a control group consisting of 22 students. The research instrument used was an observation sheet and a motor skills test. Data were collected through observation and tests conducted before and after the treatment. Data analysis was performed using the t-test assisted by SPSS version 25 to determine the differences in results before and after the implementation of the “Benteng-bentengan” game. The results showed a significant improvement in students’ motor skills after the application of the “Benteng-bentengan” game. The average post-test scores were higher than the pre-test scores, indicating a positive effect of the game on students’ motor development. Therefore, it can be concluded that the “Benteng-bentengan” game is effective as a method of physical education learning to improve the motor skills of elementary school students at Maol Public Elementary School, Kefamenanu City District, North Central Timor Regency.