Effect of Stunting Handling and Physical Activity on Motor Ability and Concentration of School Children

Abstract

Improving the quality of Indonesia's human resources is a national development goal. The achievement of quality resources is supported by improved nutrition starting at an early age. The impact of malnutrition, including stunting at an early age, causes impaired motor development of children and ultimately reduces the quality of adult human resources. This study aims to reveal the causes of stunting and physical activity at an early age and the impact of stunting on motor development. The long-term goal of this research is to find ways or methods to prevent stunting and minimize the long-term effects of stunting and physical activity and their effects on children's motor skills and concentration. The design of this research is quantitative research with cross sectional approach. The study was conducted in Padang Pariaman Regency, West Sumatra Province, Indonesia. The research subjects were school children and their families. The variables to be studied are stunting and motoric status of children. The data were analyzed using a different t test. The results of statistical tests with t-test stated that there were significant differences in students' motor skills before and after breakfast and physical activity. There is an effect of breakfast and the treatment of the traditional game of Sembalakon on the motor skills of students as indicated by t count (3,36) > t table (1,67) for the standing long jump test, t count (7,4) > t table (1, 67) for softball throws, t count (1,74) > t table (1,67) for zigzag run, t count (1,70) > t table (1,67) for put medicine ball, t count (4.42) > t table (1. 67) for a 50 m run.