PRELIMINARY STUDY: ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS FOR FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT SKILLS IN PRIMARY SCHOOL PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Abstract

Primary school level, the physical education (PE) curriculum emphasizes the importance of fundamental movement skills (FMS) for monitoring and identifying students' abilities, making appropriate assessment essential. The availability of various assessment options for evaluating FMS allows schools to determine their own assessment methods. This article aims to conduct a preliminary qualitative descriptive study on the FMS assessment instruments that have been implemented in PE learning at primary schools. The study employs a qualitative descriptive approach, with data collected through interviews and documentation from PE Teachers. This preliminary study involved three primary schools in Tulungagung Regency as the sample. Data analysis was conducted in three stages: data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings of this preliminary study highlight that the assessed FMS include locomotor skills such as running and jumping, while manipulative skills are assessed through volleyball service and underhand passing tests, evaluated by measuring quantity, time speed, and rubrics through practical tests, which are converted into a 100-point scale at the end of each semester. Additional findings revealed obstacles in the assessment process, including time constraints, limited sports facilities, and the lack of full authority for PE teachers to assign final grades. The conclusion of this preliminary study emphasizes the need for standardized, valid, reliable, and practical assessments of FMS. Implementing appropriate assessments enables schools to comprehensively monitor students' physical and motor development.