JMPO
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): Forthcoming Issue

The Implementation of Modified Traditional Engklek Game-Based Locomotor Learning to Improve Elementary School Students' Movement Skills

Rahmani (Universitas Lambung Mangkurat)
Perdinanto (Program Studi Pendidikan Jasmani, FKIP, Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Indonesia)
Kuncoro Darumoyo (Universitas Lambung Mangkurat)
Muhammad Mulhim (Universitas Lambung Mangkurat)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study examined the effectiveness of locomotor learning (jumping) based on a modified traditional Engklek game in improving the movement skills of elementary school students at SDN Murung Sari 2 Amuntai. A quantitative approach with a one-group pretest–posttest design was employed. The participants were 48 second-grade students selected through total sampling. Data were collected using a locomotor movement skill assessment instrument based on established learning indicators and analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired-sample t-tests. The results demonstrated a significant improvement in students’ locomotor movement skills after the intervention, as reflected by higher posttest scores than pretest scores (p < 0.05). The modified Engklek game not only enhanced jumping performance but also improved balance, movement coordination, lower-limb strength, and active participation during physical education activities. Therefore, this learning approach can serve as an effective and engaging strategy for developing fundamental locomotor skills in elementary school students.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jmpo

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Subject

Education Public Health Other

Description

Jurnal Master Penjas & Olahraga (JMPO) is a forum for publishing various studies that have a study of the scope of the sport, ranging from sports education, sports achievement, recreational sports and health sports in which can cover various fields of science in sports, such as anatomy, physiology, ...