This study aims to determine the effect of the traditional game Gobak Sodor on the level of agility of third-grade students at SD Negeri 112281 Aek Kanopan. Along with the development of technology, traditional games are increasingly abandoned, and students' interest in digital games is increasing. The method used in this study is an experimental method with a One Group Pretest-Posttest design. The research sample consisted of 15 third-grade students of SD Negeri 112281 Aek Kanopan, who were selected through a total sampling technique. The instrument used in this study was a shuttle run test to measure students' agility levels before and after treatment. The data obtained were analyzed using normality tests, homogeneity tests, and paired sample t-tests. The results showed a significant increase in students' agility levels after being given treatment through the Gobak Sodor game. The average travel time of students in the agility test decreased, indicating an increase in their agility abilities. The results of the statistical test showed a significance value of 0.000 (p <0.05), so the alternative hypothesis was accepted. Thus, it can be concluded that the traditional game Gobak Sodor has a significant effect on increasing the agility of grade III students of SD Negeri 112281 Aek Kanopan. Therefore, this game can be used as an alternative in physical education learning to improve students' fitness in a fun way.
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