The Effect of Jumping and Hopping Training Models Using Digital Mattress for Children with Intellectual Disabilities

Abstract

The goal of this research is to examine the effect of jumping and hopping training models using digital mattress for intellectually disabled children. This research was conducted at SLBN Pembina Palembang (Indonesia). The sample in this study consisted of 60 intellectually disabled children. The method used is quasi-experimental research, quantitative data analysis technique, and the design of this research is pretest-posttest control group design. The instrument used in this research is the jump and hop test. The significant test to see the effectiveness of this model is the t-test, and the value of t = 3.827 and the value of Sig.(2-tailed) or p-value = 0.000 < 0.05. This means that Ho is declined or there is a difference between the jump and hop training model using a digital mattress and the conventional training model. In brief, the jump and hop training model using a digital mattress is more effective than the conventional training model for intellectually disabled children. Conclusion: The results of the study indicate that: the results of exercise with digital mattress are proven to be effective in developing the basic movement skills of jumping and hopping for intellectually disabled children compared to conventional training models.

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