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Integrating play and circuit training to improve locomotor movement in preschool-aged children

Andi Amry Yahya, Moch Asmawi, Iwan Setiawan, Widiastuti

Andi Amry Yahya, Moch Asmawi, Iwan Setiawan, Widiastuti – Integrating play and circuit training to improve locomotor movement in preschool-aged children –  Fizjoterapia Polska 2025; 25(5); 108-112

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZGA431R4M2

Abstract
Purpose. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of an integrated play-based circuit training model in improving locomotor movement skills among preschool-aged children. The need for structured and engaging physical activity models in early childhood education is increasingly recognized, particularly in light of growing concerns regarding declining motor competence in young children.
Materials and methods. A quasi-experimental design was employed involving 40 children aged 5–6 years, who were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n = 20) and a control group (n = 20). The experimental group participated in an 8-week intervention combining circuit-based motor activities with playful elements, conducted three times per week. The control group engaged in routine, unstructured physical activities. Pretest and posttest assessments of locomotor skills were conducted using the Test of Gross Motor Development–2 (TGMD-2). Statistical analyses included paired and independent t-tests to evaluate within-group and between-group differences, respectively, with the level of significance set at p < 0.05.
Results. The experimental group demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in locomotor skills compared to the control group. Mean posttest scores increased more substantially in the experimental group, indicating the effectiveness of the integrated model in enhancing movement competence.
Conclusions. The findings support the hypothesis that a play-based circuit training model is effective in improving locomotor skills in preschool-aged children. This approach provides a practical, enjoyable, and developmentally appropriate method for early childhood educators to support motor development. Future research should investigate broader implementation strategies and the long-term impact of such interventions on physical literacy.
Key words
locomotor skills, play-based learning, circuit training, preschool children, motor development, early childhood education
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Rhythmic physical activity to improve the motor abilities of junior students-athlete in gymnastics: randomized control trial

Citra Resita, Widiastuti, Yasep Setiakarnawijaya, Oon Sopiah, Joseph Lobo, Kristia Estilo, Mela Aryani, Edi Setiawan


Citra Resita, Widiastuti, Yasep Setiakarnawijaya, Oon Sopiah, Joseph Lobo, Kristia Estilo, Mela Aryani, Edi Setiawan – Rhythmic physical activity to improve the motor abilities of junior students-athlete in gymnastics: randomized control trial. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(3); 174-180

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG14337C

Abstract
This study aims to investigate the effect of Rhythmic Physical Activity (RPA) on enhancing the motor abilities of junior athlete-students enrolled in gymnastics courses at the university level.
Materials and Methods. This study employed a randomized control trial method conducted over an 11-week period. A total of 29 junior athlete-students from Singaperbangsa State University Karawang (Indonesia) in their first year were involved. They were divided into the CON (n = 14) and RPA (n = 15) groups. Instruments to measure motor abilities included the standing long jump, handgrip strength, seated straddle stretch, foot tapping, and an obstacle course taken in reverse. Paired sample t-tests were employed to examine the differences in motor abilities scores at both the baseline and post-intervention stages for the CON and RPA groups.
Results. The primary findings indicated that RPA significantly impacted motor ability components. These components were the standing long jump
(p ≤ 0.05, d = −1.97), handgrip strength (p ≤ 0.05, d = −2.30), seated straddle stretch (p ≤ 0.05, d = −1.02), foot tapping (p ≤ 0.05, d = −2.00), and the reverse obstacle course
(p ≤ 0.05, d = −1.26). For the CON group, the results related to the standing long jump (p ≥ 0.05, d = −0.26), handgrip strength (p ≥ 0.05, d = −0.13), seated straddle stretch (p ≤ 0.05, d = −0.66), foot tapping (p ≥ 0.05, d = 0.12), and reverse obstacle course (p ≥ 0.05, d = −0.21).
Conclusions. The results underscore the significance of employing RPA to bolster the motor abilities of junior student-athletes in their first year at the university level.
Keywords:
rhythmic physical activity, motor abilities, gymnastics
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