<![CDATA[There is limited information available regarding special education in Indonesia. Nonetheless, the development of motor skills is crucial for students with Down syndrome in an inclusive educational setting. Purpose: This research aims to assess the fundamental locomotor skills of students with Down Syndrome and to explore whether there are differences in motor performance based on sex. Method: A descriptive quantitative approach was employed, with a sample of 20 students, consisting of 10 males and 10 females with Down Syndrome. The Test of Gross Motor Development-2 (TGMD-2), created by Ulrich (2000), served as the evaluation tool. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and independent samples t-tests, utilizing SPSS version 29.0 and Microsoft Excel software. Results: The subtest component of jumping achieved the highest mean score (M = 4.1, SD = 1.944), whereas hopping showed the lowest performance (M = 2.35, SD = 1.182). About 70% of participants (n = 14) displayed average basic locomotor movement skills. Overall, there were no significant differences in locomotor movement skill performance based on gender (p = 0.195 > 0.05). Conclusion: Students with Down Syndrome showcase a range of skill levels across different movement abilities, with jumping identified as one of their strengths that requires intervention. The outcomes of this study aim to establish a valuable database regarding the locomotor skill profiles of students with Down syndrome in Indonesia, which is pertinent to inclusive education, and to provide a fresh perspective on the exploration of gender-related locomotor skills]]>
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