M. Choiroel Anwar, Irwan Budiono, Hermawan Pamot
Traditional children’s games at school have the potential to decrease the prevalence of obesity which tends to increase. Modifications and standardization of the game are need-ed so that the game can be implemented. The research objective is to develop a modified softball game model and test its effectiveness for improving nutritional status and physical fitness level of elementary school students. The development research design was used to produce the modified softball game model. Field trials of 27 elementary school fifth grade students were carried out with a one group before and after intervention design. The effectiveness of the model was assessed by changes in Z score of body mass index and physical fitness level before and after the intervention. The results of this research prove that the modified softball game model is valid and relevant to the physical education review. Application of the modified softball game model also proved effective in improving the nutritional status and physical fitness level of elementary school students. In the context of overcoming the problem of over nutrition in school-age chil-dren, it is recommended that schools and related stake holders implement the modified softball game model consistently. © 2019, Universitas Negeri Semarang. All rights reserved.
Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang, Indonesia; Study of Nutrition Program, Sport Science Faculty, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia; Study of Physical Education Health and Recreation, Sport Science Faculty, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia
