Nterpersonal Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence; Their Effect on Physical Education Learning Outcomes in Grade V Primary School Students

Abstract

Background and Study Aim. The success of students in achieving good Physical Education learning outcomes is influenced by intelligence factors. This study aims to determine the effect of interpersonal intelligence and emotional intelligence on Physical Education learning outcomes in fifth-grade elementary school students. Materials and Methods. This research is quantitative with an ex post facto approach. The research subjects were fifth grade students in Sleman Regency Elementary School, Yogyakarta. The sample was determined using random sampling totalling 127 students. Interpersonal intelligence and emotional intelligence were measured using questionnaires, and Physical Education learning outcomes were measured using report cards. The analysis was performed using regression techniques in the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. Results. The results showed that interpersonal intelligence (p-value < 0.001) and emotional intelligence (p-value < 0.001) had a positive and significant effect on the Physical Education learning outcomes of fifth-grade elementary school students. Conclusions. It can be concluded that interpersonal intelligence and emotional intelligence affect the learning outcomes of Physical Education in Class V students in elementary schools, by 40.60%. The researcher’s suggestion for educators is to design learning that not only focuses on knowledge and skills factors, but also improves interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence of students, because interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence are one of the determinants of one’s success.