Investigation of Students' Interests and Motivations Engaging in PJOK Instruction at SD Negeri Karang Waringin, Lampung

Fiti  Triana; Hikmah Lestari; Ilham Arvan Djunaidi

Authors

Fiti Triana Pascasarjana, Universitas PGRI Palembang, Indonesia Author
Hikmah Lestari Pascasarjana, Universitas PGRI Palembang, Indonesia Author
Ilham Arvan Djunaidi Pascasarjana, Universitas PGRI Palembang, Indonesia Author

Keywords:

Interest, Motivation, Physical Education Instruction, Elementary School Students

Abstract

This study aims to assess the level of interest and motivation among students in participating in Physical Education, Sports, and Health (PJOK) instruction at SD Negeri Karang Waringin Lampung. This study utilised a quantitative descriptive methodology with a population of 167 students from SD Negeri Karang Waringin, with a sample including 89 students from grades IV, V, and VI, selected by purposive sampling techniques. The research instrument is a validated questionnaire that evaluates students' interests and motivations, with reliability determined by Cronbach's Alpha coefficient. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics to ascertain the percentage of students' interest and motivation levels. The results revealed that 42% of students were classified as good, 30% as fair, 18% as very good, and 10% as poor. The findings reveal that, in general, students demonstrate a robust interest and motivation for PJOK learning; yet, certain students necessitate further assistance to improve their engagement and enthusiasm. Therefore, PJOK educators are urged to implement more varied, participative, and pleasant teaching methods to improve student involvement and enthusiasm for physical activities.

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