Alfand Setiawan, Anton Komaini, Yovhandra Ockta, Wilda Welis, Khairuddin
Background. Developing gross motor skills in elementary school students requires effective and engaging teaching methods. The Team Games Tournament (TGT) and Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) models are two commonly used approaches in physical education; however, a comparison of their effectiveness in improving motor skills has not been widely studied. Objectives. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of the TGT and TGfU teaching models in improving the gross motor skills of Grade IV students at SD Negeri 2 Bathin Solapan, Bengkalis. Methods. A quasi-experimental design was used with two randomly assigned groups: one using the TGT model and the other using TGfU. The intervention was conducted over 16 sessions, measuring motor skills through tests such as shuttle run, catch and throw balance and a 30-meter sprint. Data were analyzed using statistical tests to assess pretest and posttest score differences. Results. The TGT group showed a significant improvement, with an average pretest score of 20.3 and a posttest score of 20.1 (p < 0.001). In contrast, the TGfU group showed only a slight increase, with an average pretest score of 19.3 and a posttest score of 19.6, but the change was not statistically significant (p = 0.203). Despite lacking statistical significance, the TGfU model improved students' understanding of game concepts and cognitive skills. Conclusion. The TGT model is more effective than TGfU in improving gross motor skills, while TGfU provides long-term benefits in cognitive and social aspects. This study recommends integrating both teaching models into the physical education curriculum to create a more holistic learning experience for students. © 2025, Society of Aging and Physical Activity (SAPA). All rights reserved.
Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia
