THE EGRANG GAMES’ EFFECT ON MOTOR BALANCE IN STUDENTS AT SDN LAM URA

Abstract

Traditional egrang games can be used as an alternative to the game in improving the child's rough motorics, because the egrang game needs balance in doing the game. This study aims to observe the influence of the egrang      games’ on motor balance in the students of SDN Lam Ura, Aceh Besar. This study uses class action research methods (PTK). The study is carried out in two cycles, and each cycle consists of three meetings. The study's subjects are 22 first-year students. According to SDN Lam Ura, Aceh Besar, research results show that egrang games’ can improve students' motor skills. The increase in motor skills can be seen in the results of the study of student balance. From the initial condition of 10%, in cycle I there was an increase to 60%, and in cycle II there was an improvement to 100%. Students' strength in the initial condition of 10% increased to 60% in cycle I and 80% in cycle II. Recommendations from this study include including the Egrang games’ in the learning curriculum at the elementary school.

Keywords: Games, Egrang, Motorics, Power, Students