The Effectiveness of SAIH Gymnastics in Improving Elementary School Students' Creative Thinking Skills
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Creative Thinking Skills; Physical Education; SAIH Gymnastics; Elementary School Students; Movement-Based LearningAbstrak
The development of creative thinking skills is an essential component of 21st-century education, as students are expected not only to master knowledge but also to generate innovative ideas and solve problems creatively. However, learning practices in elementary schools often emphasize cognitive achievement while paying less attention to the integration of physical activity and creative thinking development. Physical Education (PJOK), through movement-based learning, has the potential to stimulate students’ cognitive processes, particularly creativity. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the effectiveness of SAIH (Senam Anak Indonesia Hebat) gymnastics in improving the creative thinking skills of sixth-grade students at MIS Nurul Yaqin. This research employed a quantitative approach using a one-group pretest–posttest experimental design. The research sample consisted of sixth-grade students at MIS Nurul Yaqin selected through a total sampling technique. The instrument used to measure students’ creative thinking skills was developed based on Torrance’s creativity indicators, which include fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. Data analysis was conducted through descriptive statistics, followed by the Shapiro–Wilk normality test and paired sample t-test to examine the significance of differences between pretest and posttest scores. The results indicated that students’ creative thinking skills improved significantly after participating in SAIH gymnastics activities. The average posttest score was higher than the pretest score, showing a substantial improvement in students’ creativity indicators. Furthermore, the paired sample t-test produced a significance value of p < 0.05, indicating that the increase in scores was statistically significant. In conclusion, the implementation of SAIH gymnastics proved effective in enhancing elementary school students’ creative thinking skills. The integration of rhythmic movement, coordination, and exploratory physical activities can provide meaningful learning experiences that stimulate students’ creativity and cognitive engagement in Physical Education learning.
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