Early childhood motor health index

Open

Roesdiyanto

2022 Journal of Physical Education and Sport Vol. 22 Issue 12 Article Cited by 0 Quartile

Abstract

Introduction: Health is the basic foundation every human must have to support the continuation of life in the world. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), places health problems as part of the criteria for successful human resource development in a country through the measurement of the human resources index (Human Development Index). HDI is developed based on three basic dimensions, namely (1) the Dimension of Longevity, (2) the Dimension of Knowledge and (3) the Dimension of Decent standard of living. The Dimension of Longevity, with indicators of (i) health and (ii) population, are very closely related to human behavior in maintaining health, lead to better life expectancy. Problem statement: The purpose of the study is to make a Health Index for children. Approach: The Health Index for children has been developed using a theoretical development research involving experts. Material and Method: Focus Group Discussion (FGD) using Zoom. The subjects as many as 20 people consisting of experts are Sports Sciences, Physical Educator, the Health Office, the Education and Culture Office, the Youth and Sports Service, and Public Health experts. Results: The implication of the research is the realization of the product in the form of an early childhood motor health index, which consists of 3 dimensions, namely consist of: 1) Passive Physical Dimensions of Children; consist of: a) Height; b) Weight; c) Organ health; 2) Physically Active Dimensions, consist of: a) Motor Abilities: (i) Accuracy; (ii). Agility; (iii). Speed; (iv). Length Power; b). Physical fitness (endurance); and 3) Dimensions of Concern for Parents and Teachers of Physical Education, consist of: a) Sports extracurriculars; b) Sports clubs; c). Parental Participation and Care. © JPES.

Affiliations

Department of Sport Coaching Education, State University of Malang, Indonesia