How to Improve Special Needs Children's Motor Skills by Modifying Circuit Exercises

Abstract

Children with special needs are distinctive and need specialized attention in a variety of activities. They also need specific help during athletic events, one of which is to improve motor abilities. Motor skills determine a person's ability to move all of their limbs; if performed by the ordinary individual, it is naturally simple to complete; on the other hand, if performed by a young child with privileges, it is significantly more challenging. The purpose of this study is to outline and assess techniques for improving the motor abilities of children with special needs through circuit training. The study's population and samples were the 30 special needs kids at SLBN Sukoharjo. The sampling technique uses purposeful sampling, but only for SLBN Sukoharjo students and children with exceptional needs. A sprint over 30 meters, a tennis ball throw, standing on one foot for 10 seconds, and a long jump without a prefix are among the exercises used to collect data on modified motor abilities. Additionally, a shuttle run, in which five tennis balls must be moved over a distance of 10 meters before being placed in a plastic basket is also included. The Independent Sample T-test and the Paired Sample T-test are both used concurrently in the bivariate analysis. The results of this study imply that circuit training can aid in the motor skill development of children who are experiencing particular problems. However, more research into all of their physical traits, technological features, and psychological profiles is necessary to determine their impact on physical fitness in terms of body mass indices, including gender characteristics.