Effect of the Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) Method in Improving Students’ Motivation And Physical Fitness

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) method on fifth-grade students' motivation and physical fitness of elementary school at SDN 11 Sungai Sariak. This research used quantitative research with a quasi-experimental design involving 33 students. The instrument of research used observation sheets, questionnaires, field notes, and interviews. Data analysis used the frequency distribution and inferential analysis with independent t-test. Research results revealed that 1) there is a significant difference in students' motivation between TGfU class and conventional class, and 2) there are also significant differences in physical fitness between TGfU class and conventional class. The TGfU method can provide teaching activities with the inductive concept. It leads students to observe and solve the problem during the learning process by stimulating them with many activities. In conclusion, the TGfU method makes students proficient in sport, confident, and able to cooperate with their working group and be able to master all the techniques of the games.

Can Model-Based Approach in Physical Education Improve Physical Fitness, Academic Performance, and Enjoyment among Pupils? A Systematic Literature Review

“…A total of 14 studies were conducted systematically from the first [11] to the last [24]. In this study, the related information was evaluated following the structure used in the systematic review as authors with publication year, aim, sample analysis, data resources, and analysis and outcomes.…”

“…The TGfU is categorized as a transformation strategy in the physical education curriculum. Alcala & Garijo, Badicu [11,12]; Jani et al [19]; Morales-Belando et al [21]; Syamsuar et al [24]; Rahman et al [22]; Cocca et al [14] proved that the TGfU approach had increased students' physical fitness and enjoyment in the Physical Education class.…”

“…Similarly, Cocca et al [14] assess pupils' physical fitness changes after a six-month TGfU-based program. Following that, Alcala & Garijo, Badicu [11,12]; Jani et al [19]; Morales-Belando et al [21]; Syamsuar et al [24], examined the effectiveness of the Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) method towards physical fitness among pupils. On the other hand, Engels and Freund [16] investigated whether cooperative learning in physical education classes can increase students' enjoyment.…”

“…Additionally, research was carried out in the subject's grade level on the primary and secondary education levels. However, the majority focused on primary school [12][13][14][15]21,23,24], followed by secondary school [11,[16][17][18][19]22]. Lastly, the biggest sample (285 participants) was assessed by Engels and Freund [16], and the lowest (14 participants) was by Jani et al [19].…”

“…In this study, several data collection and analyses methods were used: quantitative (8) [11,12,[14][15][16][17]22,24], qualitative (5) [13,[18][19][20]23], and mixed methods (1) [21] . Physical fitness tests and questionnaires were used in the quantitative studies, while observations, reports, and interviews were used in qualitative studies.…”