Traditional game therapy: does it have any effect on the motor ability of children with special needs?

Nurhidayat Nurhidayat, Gatot Jariono, Muhad Fatoni, Haris Nugroho, Uzizatun Maslikah, Indra Adi Budiman, Edi Setiawan

Nurhidayat Nurhidayat, Gatot Jariono, Muhad Fatoni, Haris Nugroho, Uzizatun Maslikah, Indra Adi Budiman, Edi Setiawan – Traditional game therapy: does it have any effect on the motor ability of children with special needs? Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(5); 339-345

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG20B6B8

Abstract
The study purpose of this study aims to determine the influence of traditional sports therapy on improving the motor skills of children with special needs. The population of this study is all students of special needs school Sukoharjo and Karanganyar Central Java Province, Indonesia, while the sample of this study is SLBN Sukoharjo and Karanganyar students of as many as 30 people. Research sampling techniques use purposive sampling.
Materials and methods. The data collection technique in this study through a special needs motory ability test consisted of a zigzag run test, softball throw, wall pass, medicine ball-putt, and a 30-meter run. Quasi method experiments with quantitative approaches were used in this study, while the study’s constellation uses the design of two group pretest and posttest design. Data analysis techniques use descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Descriptive analysis aims to describe the characteristics of this study whereas inferential analysis uses paired test analysis at a significant level α = 0.05, overall, the data analysis is used in the SPSS program version 25.0.
Results. The results of this study can be argued that traditional sports game therapy can improve the motor skills of children with special needs. However, this study is only limited to knowing the motor skills of children with special needs in special needs school Karanganyar and Sukoharjo. It is recommended for further research by considering psychological, psychosocial, and other factors with improved physical fitness in children with special needs as a whole.
Conclusions. This research can be concluded that there is an influence of traditional game therapy on the improvement of motor skills of children with special needs in special needs school Sukoharjo and Karanganyar.

Keywords
Traditional games, motor skills, children with special needs

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The aerobic exercise system for increasing Body Mass Index, waist circumference of overweight and obese students ages 20-22

Djoko Nugroho, M. Furqon Hidayatullah, Muchsin Doewes, Sapta Kunta Purnama, Jezreel Donguila, Fritzie Inayan, Jess Bedro, Edi Setiawan, Joseph Lobo, Zsolt Németh

Djoko Nugroho, M. Furqon Hidayatullah, Muchsin Doewes, Sapta Kunta Purnama, Jezreel Donguila, Fritzie Inayan, Jess Bedro, Edi Setiawan, Joseph Lobo, Zsolt Németh
–The aerobic exercise system for increasing Body Mass Index, waist circumference of overweight and obese students ages 20-22.
Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(5); 227-233

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG20B8A7

Abstract
Aerobic exercise has been widely recognized as an efficacious intervention for enhancing students’ body mass index and waist circumference, particularly among individuals classified as overweight and obese. However, a comprehensive search for studies conducted within the context of higher education in the Indonesia yielded no existing research. This study investigates the impact of aerobic activities on male students aged 20 – 22 [(N21 YEARS OLD = 9(45.00%), N20 YEARS OLD = 7(35.00%), N22 YEARS OLD = 4(20.00%); age mean of mean = 20.85 ± 0.75] from a selected higher education institution in the country. The present study employed an experimental research methodology, utilizing a sample of male college students who were overweight or obese. The sample size was divided equally, with a total of 20 participants (N = 20). The participants engaged in a 12-week aerobic fitness regimen consisting of one-hour session, three times per week. Independent samples t-test was used to examine the difference in the performance of both groups in relation to their BMI and WC post-test scores, while paired t-test was employed to compare the difference in the pre-test and post-test scores on participants’ BMI and WC. Based on the results, a notable disparity in performance was detected between the two groups, with obese students demonstrating a considerable enhancement in their BMI [t(15.887) = −9.797, p < 0.05]. On the other hand, no significant difference was observed in the performance of the groups in terms of WC [t(16.665) = −0.505, p = 0.620]. A notable disparity was noted in the pre- and post-test scores of the participants’ BMI and WC subsequent to engaging in a 12-week regimen of aerobic exercise, both in a general sense (BMI [t(19) = 14.439, p < 0.05 and WC t(19) = 14.333, p < 0.05) and within each group [Overweight: BMI t(9) = 14.488, p < 0.05] and WC t(9) = 15.057, p < 0.05; Obese: BMI t(9) = 7.922, p < 0.05] and WC t(9) = 7.746, p < 0.05]. Based on the findings, it can be inferred that involving male students who are overweight or obese in a meticulously planned aerobic exercise regimen has the potential to yield substantial improvements in their BMI and WC. This, in turn, may lead to increased performance in physical activity. Limitations and future research endeavors are hereby presented.

Keyword
saerobic exercises, body mass index, overweightness, obesity, waist circumference

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Effect of monotonous 10-week TABATA workout for overweight female ages 19-21 years old

Ekowati, Habibie, Larry Mar Farinas, Lydio Inayan Jr., Jezreel Donguila, Lemuel Pastrana, Faith Ostan, Dominador Lera, Edi Setiawan, Martin Hofmeister, Joseph Lobo

Ekowati, Habibie, Larry Mar Farinas, Lydio Inayan Jr., Jezreel Donguila, Lemuel Pastrana, Faith Ostan, Dominador Lera, Edi Setiawan, Martin Hofmeister, Joseph Lobo – Effect of monotonous 10-week TABATA workout for overweight female ages 19-21 years old. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(5); 169-175

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG20BD9C

Abstract
The efficacy of the TABATA workout for college students has been emphasized in academic literature. Nevertheless, there is a dearth of research undertaken on college students within the specific setting of higher education institutions in the Philippines. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the TABATA workout’s efficacy for overweight female college students. The present study utilized an experimental methodology to evaluate the efficacy of TABATA training among twenty overweight college students aging from 19-21 years old [(N20yo = 9 (45.00%), N19yo = 6 (30.00%), N21yo = 5 (25.00%); mean = 19.95]. Furthermore, the students participated in a 20-minute workout, three times each week, for a duration of ten weeks. The paired t-test was employed to ascertain the statistical significance of the variance observed in participants’ BMI values after a duration of 10 weeks. Following a 10-week exercise regimen, it was observed that participants saw a decrease in their body mass index (BMI) and shown overall improvement [BMIa(pre) (26.81 ± 1.37) and BMIb(post) (25.75 ± 1.63), t(19) = 9.379, p < .05]. According to the results obtained, engagement in the TABATA program has demonstrated efficacy and the potential to yield substantial enhancements in students’ body mass index. This study did not consider additional variables that could potentially influence the outcome of the study. Hence, it is possible to conduct similar experiments by considering additional variables that were not accounted for in this study.

Keywords
HIIT, overweight, physical education, tabata workout

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Changing the game in the fitness industry: effectiveness of high-intensity interval training for girth, vital signs, and BMI

Hasanuddin Jumareng, Miftah Fariz Prima Putra, Sherina Dimo, Jezreel Donguila, Joanna Sabid, Frietzie Inayan, Dominador Lera, Glenn Bello, Ahmad Adi, Mochamad Ridwan, Edi Setiawan, Joseph Lobo

Hasanuddin Jumareng, Miftah Fariz Prima Putra, Sherina Dimo, Jezreel Donguila, Joanna Sabid, Frietzie Inayan, Dominador Lera, Glenn Bello, Ahmad Adi, Mochamad Ridwan, Edi Setiawan, Joseph Lobo – Changing the game in the fitness industry: effectiveness of high-intensity interval training for girth, vital signs, and BMI. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(5); 102-107

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG20B1DD

Abstract
The High-Intensity Interval Training program quickly became one of the most popular exercise regiments due to its ability to improve health by significantly impacting the body. This experimental study focused on determining the effectiveness of a 1-month High-Intensity Interval Training program to 10 selected clients which are classified as overweight and obese. Based on the findings, it was found that after participating in High-Intensity Interval Training for one month, most of the participants successfully reduced body measurements, vital signs, and body mass index. In terms of girth measurements, participants’ abdomen, chest and waist circumference improved significantly; while forearm and the legs have a slight significant difference. Based on blood pressure, it was observed that High-Intensity Interval Training may positively help to keep blood pressure in the normal range. However, no evidence to imply that this particular program can regulate it. Lastly, based on the pre- and post-test scores of the clients, it was observed that High-Intensity Interval Training program has a significant effect on the improvement on their girth measurement, vital signs, and body mass index. Performing a similar study to support or repudiate the claims of this study is highly recommended.

Keywords
Body mass index, fitness, girth measurement, high-intensity interval training, vital sign

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Young athletes’ physical fitness increases the impact of traditional sport intervention: 11 weeks of movement experience

Ida Zubaida, Yayat Ruhiat, Aan Hendrayana, Edi Setiawan

Ida Zubaida, Yayat Ruhiat, Aan Hendrayana, Edi Setiawan – Young athletes’ physical fitness increases the impact of traditional sport intervention: 11 weeks of movement experience. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(5); 95-101

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG20B3B3

Abstract
This study aims to investigate the effect of traditional sports in order to improve physical fitness of young athletes. Researchers adopted an 11-week randomized controlled trial design. Participants included young athletes from Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa University (Indonesia) who were allocated to TSG (n = 20) and CG (n = 20). Analysis of Students’ t-tests for paired samples used to test differences in physical fitness among males and females in two groups at the pre-test and post-test stages. The effect size test (Cohen’s d) was used in this research. The first findings showed that male participants in TSG had differences in physical fitness in the pre-test and post-test stages related to Multi-stage (p <  0.001, d = −2.17), Shuttle run: 4×10 meters (p <  0.001, d = 2.43), 30 meter run test (p <  0.001, d = 1.85) and sit and reach test (p = 0.002, d = −1.41), while male participants in CG had differences in physical fitness in terms of Shuttle run: 4 ×10 meters (p <  0.001, d = 1.69), Run test 30 meters (p <  0.001, d = 1.64), but no differences were found for other components. The second finding showed that female participants in TSG had differences in physical fitness in the pre-test and post-test stages related to Multi-stage (p <  0.001, d = −1.53), Shuttle run: 4×10 meters (p <  0.001, d = 2.76), 30 meter Run test (p <  0.001, d = 2.02) and Sit and reach test (p < 0 .001, d = −1.72), while the female participants in CG had differences in physical fitness in the 30 meter Run test (p <  0.001, d = 2.87), but no differences were found for the other components. In conclusion, this research proves that traditional sport for 11 weeks can improve the physical fitness of young athletes.

Keywords
traditional sport, physical fitness, young athletes

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Blended learning versus online education: impact to elementary students’ engagement in physical activity and Body Mass Index

Mochamad Ridwan, Wawan S Suherman, Haryanto, Michael Achas, Honelyn Diaz, Dominador Lera, Bryan Bialen, Joeven Abalayan, Elvie Celestial, Joseph Lobo, Muhamad Guntur Gaos Sungkawa, Edi Setiawan

 

Mochamad Ridwan, Wawan S Suherman, Haryanto, Michael Achas, Honelyn Diaz, Dominador Lera, Bryan Bialen, Joeven Abalayan, Elvie Celestial, Joseph Lobo, Muhamad Guntur Gaos Sungkawa, Edi Setiawan – Blended learning versus online education: impact to elementary students’ engagement in physical activity and Body Mass Index. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(4); 176-181

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG20A14E

Abstract
Examining the impacts of blended and online learning settings on children’s fitness and body mass index in a sample of public elementary school pupils in the Philippines is the main objective of this study. A 16-week pre-test and post-test control group in a quasi-experimental approach. The experimental group received blended education, whereas the control group exclusively took classes online. The experimental and control groups consisted of 2 classes from an elementary school in Angeles and Mabalacat City. Anthropometrical characteristics were compared between groups using ANOVA. Pre-test and post-treatment body mass index percentiles and PA levels were compared using a paired t-test. First, there were no significant variance in the individuals’ anthropometrical characteristics between the two groups before intervention. Additionally, the blended learning group outperformed the online learning group on the post-test in terms of physical activity. After intervention, the mean BMI of the blended learning group decreased, but online students showed no improvement. Last but not least, when compared to the online learning group, the BMI percentile of the students in the blended learning group is within the usual range. The benefit of blended learning on the pupils’ physical composition was highlighted. Pupils’ levels of physical activity and body composition have improved as an outcome of the adjustment from traditional to online and blended learning settings. For the benefit of the students, it is advisable to make the most of a blended learning strategy and, if at all possible, return to the full face-to-face method.
Keywords
blended learning, body mass index, online learning, physical activity, physical education
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Aerobic and mobility training exercises effectiveness for undergraduate students: an experimental study

Taufik Rihatno, Kristia Estilo, Edi Setiawan, Jason Agupitan, Vasile Catalin Ciocan, Jasper John De Castro, Lou Margarett Parcon, Mike Jhun Valencia, Kathlyn Sison, Joseph Lobo, Sri Nuraini, Bachtiar

 

Taufik Rihatno, Kristia Estilo, Edi Setiawan, Jason Agupitan, Vasile Catalin Ciocan, Jasper John De Castro, Lou Margarett Parcon, Mike Jhun Valencia, Kathlyn Sison, Joseph Lobo, Sri Nuraini, Bachtiar – Aerobic and mobility training exercises effectiveness for undergraduate students: an experimental study. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(4); 134-139

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG20AA3B

Abstract
There have been a number of studies conducted on the benefits of aerobic and mobility training for enhancing BMI. However, its usefulness in a virtual classroom setting has not been tested in any academic studies. The purpose of this controlled experiment is to determine whether or not different types of aerobic and mobility training lead to significant improvement in body mass index among study participants. This study has employed an experimental research design in which the students will undergo a series of aerobic and mobility training exercises for four consecutive weeks while accounting for participants’ gender and BMI. The participants for the study are one section of undergraduate students from a college in the Philippines. A survey questionnaire with two parts was utilized. For the first part, personal profiles such as gender and pre-test Body Mass Index are all included. The second part requested the participants to answer the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q). After performing the series of exercises, it was found that a significant difference was observed between male and female students concerning their performance, in which male students performed better compared to their counterparts. Most importantly, a significant difference was observed between the pre-test and post-test scores of the students. It can be concluded that the various aerobic and mobility training exercises are efficient for students in improving their BMI, even in an online learning environment. The continuous use of the following exercises is highly recommended. Finally, practical implications, limitations, and future research directions are also presented.
Keywords
aerobic exercises, mobility training exercises, online learning environment, physical education, undergraduate students
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Orthodox versus virtual approach in the administration of battery of physical fitness tests in the higher education context

Dedi Supriadi, Edi Setiawan, Joseph Lobo, Ali Budiman, Andrea Audine Bulquerin, Lou Margarett Parcon, Jasper John De Castro, Kimberly Durana, Kathlyn Sison, Manilyn Legarda, Lemuel Pastrana, Ben Capadosa

 

Dedi Supriadi, Edi Setiawan, Joseph Lobo, Ali Budiman, Andrea Audine Bulquerin, Lou Margarett Parcon, Jasper John De Castro, Kimberly Durana, Kathlyn Sison, Manilyn Legarda, Lemuel Pastrana, Ben Capadosa – Orthodox versus virtual approach in the administration of battery of physical fitness tests in the higher education context. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(4); 80-90

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG20A657

Abstract
PFTs for both traditional and virtual approaches have been shown to be effective in several scientific studies. Over five weeks, this study compared the two PFT administration methods. Participants’ post-test scores were used to evaluate both procedures. The participants were divided into two groups. The battery of PFTs includes the hexagonal test, Plank test, Hand-wall test, Stork-balance test, and Vertical jump. One of these exams will be given weekly for five weeks to each student. Obtained data were processed via IBM SPSS 27. The profile and results of the selected PFTs were interpreted using descriptive statistics like frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Additionally, Independent samples and Paired t-test were performed to determine the variance between the approaches in the administration of PFTs. All selected PFTs performed similarly for both approaches. Interestingly, both treatments showed considerable BMI change. Virtual administration of selected PFTs is modestly significant compared to traditional administration. Finally, the effectiveness of both approaches was not significantly different. Even though traditional is slightly higher than virtual one. Both procedures work well for college students, and the physical fitness assessments can be utilized repeatedly. This study discusses limitations and further research.
Keywords
administration, orthodox approach, physical activities, physical fitness test, virtual approach
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10-Weeks TABATA workout in repetition and its effect on Body Mass Index and waist circumference of undergraduate students

Kuswahyudi, Joseph Lobo, Edi Setiawan, Jem Cloyd Tanucan, Jumel Miller, Rafael Celso, Ruslan Abdul Gani, Mohammed Aljahni, Amiel Alfonso, Alexander Ivan Valdez, Novri Gazali

 

Kuswahyudi, Joseph Lobo, Edi Setiawan, Jem Cloyd Tanucan, Jumel Miller, Rafael Celso, Ruslan Abdul Gani, Mohammed Aljahni, Amiel Alfonso, Alexander Ivan Valdez, Novri Gazali – 10-Weeks TABATA workout in repetition and its effect on Body Mass Index and waist circumference of undergraduate students. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(4); 28-35

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG20A710

Abstract

The TABATA workout has been praised in a number of research articles for its value to young adults. However, no research involving college students in the Philippines’ higher education context was located or carried out. The purpose of this research was to determine whether or not college students may benefit from the TABATA exercise program. Finally, it hoped to see if this exercise could assist reduce participants’ body mass index and waist circumference. Using an experimental design, this study examined the effects of a 10-week TABATA training program in repetition on college students. After the 10-week exercise performed by the participants in general, it was found that there is a reduction and improvement on participants’ BMI. Additionally, a significant improvement was observed in the participants’ WC. However, based on sex, no significant variance in both genders’ BMI. Fascinatingly, a significant improvement was observed in the WC of both sexes. Based on the general findings, participating in the TABATA program is effective and may partially improve students’ BMI and significantly enhance WC. To conclude, this study did not take into account other factors which may also affect the result of this study. Therefore, comparable experiments may be conducted while taking into account other variables aforementioned to this study’s limitation.

Keywords

Body Mass Index, HIIT, TABATA workout, waist circumference

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An examination of an 8-week online activity-specific skills program to BMI of local college students

Akhmad Sobarna, Joseph Lobo, Edi Setiawan, Kristia Estilo, Lou Margarett Parcon, Andrea Audine Bulquerin, Jackelyn Delos Santos, Mike Jhun Valencia, Joanna Marie Sabid, Frietzie Inayan, Hasanuddin Jumareng


Akhmad Sobarna, Joseph Lobo, Edi Setiawan, Kristia Estilo, Lou Margarett Parcon, Andrea Audine Bulquerin, Jackelyn Delos Santos, Mike Jhun Valencia, Joanna Marie Sabid, Frietzie Inayan, Hasanuddin Jumareng – An examination of an 8-week online activity-specific skills program to BMI of local college students. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(3); 228-234

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG143B52

Abstract
Requiring college students to engage in basic resistance training, locomotor, and non-locomotor exercises has shown mixed results in decreasing and improving BMI. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of an online activity-specific skills program on college students’ BMI. An experimental research design was employed, with students participating in activity-specific exercises for eight consecutive weeks. Demographic factors, including gender, pre- and post-test BMI, and the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire, were considered. An Independent Sample T-Test was used to determine significant differences in post-test scores based on gender, while a Paired Samples T-Test was used to analyze differences between pre- and post-test scores. The results indicated no significant difference in the pre-test scores. Moreover, after the eight-week activity-specific skills program, there was no significant difference observed between the pre- and post-test scores. The movement patterns taught in PE 1, encompassing locomotor, non-locomotor, and basic resistance training, did not impact students’ body mass indexes. These findings may prompt educators to reassess the effectiveness of current physical education methods or to explore alternative approaches that might be more successful in reducing students’ BMI. As the results are inconclusive, further research with a larger sample size is needed to validate the assertions made in this study.

Keywords
basic resistance training movement patterns, locomotor movements, non-locomotor movements, online setting, physical education

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