Ronni Yenes, Yayang Yulia Sari, Yendrizal, Sri Gusti Handayani, Heru Andika, Inge Angelia
Background. This study began with many children who failed to do a forward roll. The ability to do a forward roll is part of physical education in elementary schools that supports coordination and muscle strength. Objectives. This study aims to determine whether children's forward roll ability can be improved through motivational intervention compared to conventional approaches. Methods. The method used in this study was quasi-experimental, involving 40 children aged 8-10 years. This study was divided into two groups: an experimental group of 20 people and a control group of 20. Data were obtained from the ability of forward rolls and analyzed using the t-test. Results. Children with intervention are better at performing forward rolls, as seen from the results of measuring the ability of forward rolls sig, 0.000 <0.05. Compared to the conventional approach, which has a lower ability to roll forward than the intervention group, which has a higher ability to roll forward. So, it can be said that intervention should be given to children aged 8-10 years. Conclusion. Because there is a difference in forward roll ability between children with conventional and intervention approaches, teachers need to understand and provide motivation to children. We can provide motivational intervention to children in doing forward rolls, make children brave in doing activities, and increase self-confidence. © 2025, Society of Aging and Physical Activity (SAPA). All rights reserved.
Faculty of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia; Universitas Syedza Saintika, Indonesia
