FOOTBALL LEARNING INNOVATION: THE EFFECTIVENESS OF EDUCATIONAL GAMES TO IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING OF BASIC PASSING TECHNIQUES IN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Abstract

Advances in information technology have created opportunities to incorporate digital media, such as educational game media, into learning. Physical education learning, especially football, is also one of the favorite subjects of students. However, students' basic abilities, especially the ability to understand football passing in physical education subjects, are still relatively low. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of using educational games as a learning medium to improve students' understanding of basic passing techniques. The researcher used a quantitative descriptive method with a sample of 93 students from two schools, namely SMA N 1 Banyudono and SMK N 1 Banyudono. Data were collected through observation and surveys using a four-point Likert type questionnaire. The results of this study show that most students have not understood the basic passing techniques in the game of football, most of the students do not agree with the understanding of the basic passing techniques in football, or I answered that I do not agree. However, the survey also found that as many as 50.9% of students agreed that the use of educational games can help students improve their learning in the game of football passing, with 47.4% strongly agreeing. Educational games provide an interactive and fun learning experience, which stimulates students' interest, motivates them to learn, and makes it easier for them to understand the concepts being taught.