Implementation of the Teaching Games for Understanding Approach to Improve Basketball Playing Skills Among Elementary School Students
Abstract
This study aimed to examine the effect of the Teaching Games for Understanding (TGfU) approach on improving basketball playing skills among elementary school students. The study employed an experimental method using a Pretest–Posttest Control Group Design. The population consisted of 41 students, with 24 students aged 8–11 years selected through purposive sampling. Participants were divided into an experimental group receiving the TGfU approach and a control group receiving conventional instruction. The study was conducted over 16 sessions, including 14 treatment sessions, a pre-test, and a post-test. The instrument used was the Game Performance Assessment Instrument (GPAI) to measure students’ basketball playing skills in game situations. Data were analyzed using an independent sample t-test. The results showed that the experimental group improved from 0.6665 to 0.7246, while the control group decreased from 0.6500 to 0.6200. Statistical analysis revealed a significant difference between the two groups, with t(22) = 5.20 and p < 0.05. These findings indicate that the TGfU approach is effective in improving basketball playing skills among elementary school students. Future research is recommended to investigate the effectiveness of the TGfU approach across different sports and educational levels, using larger sample sizes.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17509/tegar.v9i2.98940
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