The Effectiveness of Physical Education in Elementary Schools Assessed from the Physical Fitness and Obesities of Elementary School Students

Abstract

— The objectives to be achieved in this study are: (1) to describe the level of physical fitness of elementary school students in Buleleng District, Buleleng Regency, Bali, and (2) to describe the obesity level of elementary school students in Buleleng District, Buleleng Regency, Bali. The population in this study were elementary school students of Class V Buleleng District, Buleleng Regency, Bali. A total sample of 120 students was taken by random sampling technique. The data collection technique used is the method of observation, documentation study, and tests. Based on the analysis, the following results were obtained: 1) as much as 2.5% of the students' physical fitness levels were in the very poor category; 2) as much as 37.5% of the students' physical fitness levels are in the low category; 3) as much as 41.67% of the students' physical fitness levels are in the medium category; 4) as much as 15.83% of the students' physical fitness levels are in the good category; 5) as much as 3 people or 2.5% of the students' physical fitness levels are in the very good category. The student body mass index was obtained: 1) as much as 44.17% in the weight category thin; 2) 26.67% are in the light category thin; and only 3) 1.67% are in the normal category; and 4) 27.5% are in the overweight category. From these results, it can be concluded that the physical education learning process in Buleleng District Elementary School is not yet effective.