<![CDATA[ABSTRACT Students still experience difficulties in performing forward and backward rolls in floor gymnastics, particularly in technical accuracy, psychological readiness, and movement coordination. This study aimed to analyze the forms of students’ difficulties and their contributing factors in floor gymnastics learning among eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 1 Larantuka. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach involving 34 students and one Physical Education teacher. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation, then analyzed through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing, with data validity ensured through source and technique triangulation. The results showed that students’ difficulties involved cognitive, affective, and psychomotor aspects. Cognitively, students had difficulty understanding the correct techniques and sequence of movements. Affectively, fear, hesitation, and lack of self-confidence were found, particularly during backward rolls. Psychomotor difficulties included coordination, balance, and pushing strength. Contributing factors included physical abilities and psychological conditions, as well as instructional methods, facilities, infrastructure, and the learning environment. These findings highlight the need for gradual and comprehensive instruction that addresses students’ needs and characteristics while ensuring safe practice. ABSTRAK Kesulitan siswa dalam melakukan gerakan roll depan dan roll belakang masih ditemukan dalam pembelajaran senam lantai, terutama pada ketepatan teknik, kesiapan psikologis, dan kemampuan koordinasi gerak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis bentuk kesulitan siswa serta faktor penyebabnya pada pembelajaran senam lantai kelas VIII E SMP Negeri 1 Larantuka. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan subjek 34 siswa dan satu guru PJOK. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, kemudian dianalisis melalui reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan serta diuji keabsahannya melalui triangulasi sumber dan teknik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kesulitan siswa mencakup aspek kognitif, afektif, dan psikomotorik. Pada aspek kognitif, siswa belum memahami teknik dan urutan gerakan secara tepat. Pada aspek afektif, ditemukan rasa takut, keragu-raguan, dan kurang percaya diri, terutama pada roll belakang. Pada aspek psikomotorik, kesulitan meliputi koordinasi, keseimbangan, serta kekuatan tolakan. Faktor penyebab meliputi kemampuan fisik dan kondisi psikologis, serta metode pembelajaran, sarana prasarana, dan lingkungan belajar. Temuan ini menegaskan perlunya pembelajaran bertahap dan komprehensif sesuai kebutuhan siswa, secara aman, bertahap, sesuai karakteristik siswa.]]>
