The effect of a 12-week 'Brain Jogging' learning model on gross motor: locomotor skills

Abstract

Study Purpose. The primary objective of this study was to test the effects of the 'brain jogging' learning model on basic locomotor movement abilities among elementary school students. Methods. This research is a quasi-experimental study, employing a two-group pretest-posttest design. The 'brain jogging' based learning model was compared to traditional learning models, specifically direct instruction. The sample consisted of 30 fourth-grade students, divided into two parallel grades, A and B, both possessing similar characteristics in terms of age, average height/weight, sports learning material, duration, and timing of sports learning sessions. Students receiving the 'brain jogging' based learning model treatment attended twice a week and maintained a 90% attendance rate. Each game or activity is aligned with a specific goal related to a 'brain jogging' sub-training item. Data were analyzed using SPSS IBM 26. Initial steps included comparing descriptive data to the entire population size, and establishing the distribution of variables, the mean, and the standard deviation (SD). Subsequently, an independent sample t-test was utilized to ascertain the effect of 12 weeks of the 'brain jogging' based learning model on the experimental group. Results. The mean difference in post-test scores between control and experimental groups was determined based on the significance level from the SPSS IBM 26 output (p < 0.05). The independent sample t-test revealed significant results in various categories: run (p = 0.000), gallop (p = 0.000), hop (p = 0.000), leap (p = 0.000), horizontal jump (p = 0.000), and slide (p = 0.009). Conclusions. Based on the independent sample t-test results, the hypothesis is accepted. This indicates significant differences between the control and experimental groups. Statistically significant improvements were observed in run, gallop, hop, leap, horizontal jump, and slide abilities among elementary school students. The 'brain jogging' based learning model presents a promising approach to enhancing locomotor skills.