Implementation of Modified Sports Equipment as Learning Media for Baseball and Soccer in Elementary School
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sports equipment modification, learning media, physical education, baseball, soccerAbstract
Limited availability of sports facilities and equipment is a common challenge in elementary schools and often constrains the implementation of physical education learning. This community service program aimed to implement modified sports equipment as learning media for baseball and soccer at SD Negeri 1 Jaya Bakti. The activity involved 64 elementary school students and one physical education teacher as participants. The program was conducted through four stages: initial observation and identification of partner problems, preparation and development of modified sports equipment using simple and low-cost materials, training and simulation-based learning activities, and evaluation of implementation. The modified equipment was designed to be safer, lighter, and more suitable for students’ physical characteristics. The results showed that the use of modified sports equipment increased students’ participation, enthusiasm, and confidence during baseball and soccer learning activities. Most students demonstrated better engagement and skill execution when using the modified equipment compared to standard equipment. Teachers also reported greater flexibility in managing learning activities despite limited school facilities
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