The Effect of Cross-Lateral Movement-Based Pencak Silat Training on Improving the Dynamic Balance of Physical Education Students Class of 2023

Heni Yuli Handayani; Agus Himawan; Haryo Mukti Widodo

doi:10.26858/cjpko.v17i3.570

Authors

Heni Yuli Handayani STKIP PGRI Bangkalan Author
Agus Himawan STKIP PGRI Bangkalan Author
Haryo Mukti Widodo STKIP PGRI Bangkalan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26858/cjpko.v17i3.570

Keywords:

Pencak silat; , Cross-lateral movement;, Dynamic balance;, Physical education;, Quantitative action research.

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of pencak silat training based on cross-lateral movement on improving the dynamic balance of Physical Education students in the 2023 cohort. The study used a quantitative approach with a Classroom Action Research (CAR) design conducted in two cycles, each comprising the stages of planning, implementation of actions, observation, and reflection. The research sample consisted of 39 students who took pencak silat classes. The instrument used was a valid and reliable dynamic balance test, with measurements taken at the pre-cycle stage, at the end of cycle I, and at the end of cycle II. The results showed a gradual increase in dynamic balance scores, with a pre-action average score of 42.15 ± 5.21, increasing at the end of cycle I to 48.63 ± 4.82, and increasing again at the end of cycle II to 52.74 ± 4.15. The results of the paired sample t-test showed a very significant difference between pre-intervention and cycle I (t = 7.82; p < 0.001), cycle I and cycle II (t = 5.43; p < 0.001), and pre-intervention and cycle II (t = 11.06; p < 0.001). In addition, the percentage of students who achieved the minimum completion criteria increased from 20.51% in the pre-intervention to 53.85% at the end of cycle I and 79.49% at the end of cycle II. Based on these results, it can be concluded that pencak silat training based on cross-lateral movement has a positive and significant effect on improving the dynamic balance of 2023 Physical Education students, making it effective as a motor learning strategy in pencak silat lectures at universities.

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