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  • Perceptions of the sports community toward gymnastics achievement in Semarang City

    Unique Mierdha Denata Winarko1, Said Junaidi2
    1. State University of Semarang , ID
    2. State University of Semarang , ID
    2026-01-05
    doi https://doi.org/10.56003/pessr.v4i3.609
    Published Online: 05 January 2026
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    page 355-362
    Abstract

    Background: Gymnastics is a fundamental sport that supports physical fitness development and long-term athletic performance through complex physical demands such as strength, flexibility, balance, coordination, and explosive power. However, its development as an achievement sport often receives limited structural and institutional support at the local level.

    Objectives: : This study aimed to analyze the perceptions of the sports community toward gymnastics achievements in Semarang City and to identify discrepancies between conceptual support and perceived developmental conditions.

    Methods: A quantitative descriptive survey design was employed involving 60 respondents from the sports community, including sport science students, physical education teachers, and sports practitioners. Data were collected using a validated and reliable closed-ended questionnaire measuring three perception indicators: acceptance, understanding, and appraisal of gymnastics as an achievement sport. Responses were assessed using a four-point Likert scale. Data analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics alongside validity and reliability testing.

    Results: Item-level analysis indicated positive perceptions, with mean scores ranging from 3.05 to 3.79, reflecting strong recognition of gymnastics’ value and potential. However, classification of total perception scores showed that 58.33% of respondents rated the current condition of gymnastics development as very poor. This contrast highlights a clear gap between conceptual appreciation and perceived realities, particularly regarding infrastructure availability, coaching quality, and competition opportunities.

    Conclusions: The sports community in Semarang City demonstrates strong conceptual support for gymnastics as an achievement sport, yet perceives substantial limitations in its practical development. Strengthening facilities, coaching systems, and competitive structures is essential to transform positive perceptions into sustainable athletic performance.
    APA Citation Style
    Winarko, U. M. D. , & Junaidi, S. (2026). Perceptions of the sports community toward gymnastics achievement in Semarang City. Physical Education and Sports: Studies and Research, 355-362. https://doi.org/10.56003/pessr.v4i3.609

  • The effect of game-based learning variations on elementary school students’ straddle jump gymnastics skills

    Fadhilah Nurwahid1, Rizal Ahmad Fauzi2, Adang Sudrazat3
    1. Indonesian University of Education , ID
    2. Indonesian University of Education , ID
    3. Indonesian University of Education , ID
    2026-04-01
    doi https://doi.org/10.56003/pessr.v5i1.705
    Published Online: 01 April 2026
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    page 57-67
    Abstract

    Background: Physical education in primary schools is essential for the development of students' motor skills, including gymnastic abilities such as the straddle leap. In fact, numerous students continue to struggle to execute these movements accurately because of repetitive teaching approaches that fail to engage them actively. Consequently, a more stimulating and diverse educational methodology, including game-based activities, is required.

    Objectives: This study examines the impact of fluctuations in game-based learning on the enhancement of straddle jump gymnastics skills among primary school students.

    Methods: This research employed a quantitative methodology using a pre-experimental framework, namely the One-Group Pretest–Posttest Design. The study population comprised all 40 fourth-grade students at Citungku Elementary School, who were sampled using a total sampling technique. Data were gathered via a practical examination of straddle jump movement proficiency, adhering to the Australian Gymnastic Federation's evaluation criteria, which encompass four components: the initiation, propulsion, suspended posture, and landing. The intervention lasted four weeks and included eight sessions featuring activities such as frog leaps, mirror jumps, rope jumping, and hopscotch, all aimed at training the elements of the straddle jump. The Shapiro-Wilk normality test and paired-samples t-test were conducted in SPSS version 27 for data analysis.

    Results: The study found an improvement in students' capabilities following the implementation of game-based learning modifications. The mean pretest score of 58.00 rose to 74.76 in the posttest. The paired-samples t-test yielded a t value of -9.894 and a p-value of 0.001 (< 0.05), indicating a significant difference between pre- and post-treatment outcomes. This demonstrates that the executed game activities facilitated improvements in students' motor coordination, push-off strength, body control during floating, and landing methods during the straddle jump movement.

    Conclusions: Variations of game-based learning, including frog jumping, mirror jumping, rope jumping, and hopscotch, have demonstrated efficacy in enhancing straddle jumping gymnastics skills among elementary school students while fostering a more dynamic and pleasurable physical learning experience.

    APA Citation Style
    Nurwahid, F. , Fauzi, R. A. , & Sudrazat, A. (2026). The effect of game-based learning variations on elementary school students’ straddle jump gymnastics skills. Physical Education and Sports: Studies and Research, 57-67. https://doi.org/10.56003/pessr.v5i1.705
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