Efforts to Increase Learning Motivation of Class VII Students with a Play Approach to Physical Education Subjects at SMP Negeri 13 Palembang

Abstract

This study aims to improve the learning motivation of seventh-grade students in Physical Education, Sports, and Health (PJOK) through a play approach at SMP Negeri 13 Palembang. The main problem faced is the low interest and active participation of students during the PJOK learning process, which has an impact on student learning outcomes and physical involvement. The method used in this study is the classroom action approach (CAR), which is implemented in two cycles. Each cycle consists of the planning stage, action implementation, observation, and reflection. The subjects of this study were 34 seventh-grade students. Data were collected through observation, learning motivation questionnaires, and documentation. The results showed a significant increase in student learning motivation after the implementation of the play approach. In cycle I, the increase in student learning motivation reached 63.82%, and increased to 87.93% in cycle II. Students became more enthusiastic, active, and showed a higher interest in PJOK learning. In conclusion, the play approach has proven to be effective as a learning strategy to improve the learning motivation of seventh-grade students at SMP Negeri 13 Palembang, and can be an alternative learning method that is fun and meaningful.