Correlation Between Traditional Folk Game "Hadang" and Motor Skills Development Among Elementary School Students

Lukas Alexander Situmorang (Sekolah Tinggi Olahraga & Kesehatan Bina Guna Medan, Indonesia.)
Bayu Saputra (Sekolah Tinggi Olahraga dan Kesehatan Bina Guna Medan, Indonesia.)
Ody Pratama Elmahdi (Sekolah Tinggi Olahraga & Kesehatan Bina Guna Medan, Indonesia.)
Nurfadillah Siregar (Sekolah Tinggi Olahraga & Kesehatan Bina Guna Medan, Indonesia.)
Nopi Hardiyanto (Sekolah Tinggi Olahraga dan Kesehatan Bina Guna Medan, Indonesia.)
Nuraini Nuraini (Sekolah Tinggi Olahraga & Kesehatan Bina Guna Medan, Indonesia.)
M. Syahputra M. Syahputra (Sekolah Tinggi Olahraga & Kesehatan Bina Guna Medan, Indonesia.)
Alan Alfiansyah Putra Karo Karo (Sekolah Tinggi Olahraga & Kesehatan Bina Guna Medan, Indonesia.)

JOSKA: ISORI KAMPAR JURNAL
Vol. 2 No. 01 (2025): March Issue JOSKA: ISORI KAMPAR JURNAL

Objectives: This research aimed to investigate the correlation between participation in the traditional Indonesian folk game "Hadang" and motor skill development among elementary school students at SD Negeri 064006 Medan City. Methods: A cross-sectional correlational study was conducted with 120 students (ages 6-12 years) from SD Negeri 064006. Motor skills were assessed using the Test of Gross Motor Development-3 (TGMD-3) and fine motor skills evaluation. Hadang game participation was measured through structured observation and participation frequency questionnaires over 12 weeks. Results: Strong positive correlations were found between Hadang game participation and gross motor skills (r = 0.76, p < 0.001), agility (r = 0.68, p < 0.001), and coordination (r = 0.72, p < 0.001). Students with regular Hadang participation showed significantly higher motor skill scores compared to non-participants. Conclusion: Traditional folk game Hadang demonstrates significant positive correlation with motor skill development in elementary students, suggesting its potential as an effective physical education intervention.