Effect of Balance on Development Level of the Locomotor Capabilities of Kindergarten Children

Abstract

This research aims to see influence balanced against the level of development of children’s locomotor abilities. The Population in this study were all PAUD students in the district Padang Pariaman, a random sampling technique totaling 42 children. The instrument used to obtain data about the balance of PAUD students is the MABC_2 subtest is balance while capability child locomotor is obtained through the Test of Gross Motor Development-2 (TGMD-2). Based on research results carried out, there is a balancing effect on the level the development locomotor abilities of a child with value rcount 0,441 > rtable 0,304 and significant value (Sig) of 0,003 less than the probability of 0,05. The results of this study show that level of ability development Padang Pariaman Regency PAUD student locomotor influenced by the balance they have. Keywords—Balance. The capability of Development Level Locomotor