THE EFFECT OF AQUATIC TRAINING WITH PLAYING METHOD ON SWIMMING SKILL OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN
Sandra Arhesa dan Dewi Laelatul Badriah

Universitas Majalengka, Jalan K. H. Abdul Halim Nomor 103 Majalengka, Jawa Barat, Indonesia, 45418

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of aquatic training with playing method on swimming skill in preschool children. The research method was experimental while the research design was one shot case study. The population of this study were 40 participants at Arhesa Swimming Club. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling technique, which was a sample of 13 preschool children aged 4-6 years consisting of 5 male and 8 female. The research of instrument was a preschool children swimming skill test with indicators, water orientation, water entry, breath control, bouyancy, arm propulsion, leg action and combined movement. Data analysis was processed using descriptive statistical analysis in the form of percentages. The results showed that the good categories for swimming skills were 6 children with 46.15%, medium categories 4 children were 30.76% and less categories 3 children with 23.07%. Thus, it can be concluded that there is an effect of aquatic training with playing method on swimming skill in preschool children.

Keywords: aquatic training, playing method, swimming skill, preschool children

Topic: Sport Coaching