Effectiveness of Audio Visual Media and Aid-Based Swimming Learning Model on Freestyle Swimming Learning Outcomes

Abstract

This research aimed to examine the effectiveness of a swimming learning model on the ability of school student freestyle swimming skill. The method used in this study was the quantitative weak-experimental one group pre-test post-test design. The research sample was selected by using cluster random sampling with a total of 33 students. The student knowledge was measured by using a written test in the form of multiple choices. The skills were measured by using a 25m freestyle swimming test assessed by 3 licensed swimming observers. The results of the study showed that there was an influence of audio-visual media and aids on freestyle swimming learning outcomes in the knowledge (t = 10.094, p = 0.000 <0.05) and skill (t = 7.742, p = 0.000 <0.05) aspects. The knowledge aspect increased by 52.82%, while the skill aspect increased by 32.57%. It concludes that audio-visual media and swimming aids could influence freestyle swimming learning outcomes with a moderate range of influence.