Development of tennis serve learning models based on multiple training

Abstract

This study aims at developing multiple-training-based learning model to improve technical capabilities of tennis serve of the students of the Faculty of Sports, Medan State University. This study used research and development method propounded by Borg and Gall. Based on the test result that was taken and applied to small and big samples, it is revealed that the multiple-training-based learning model can be implemented to improve the skills of tennis serve technique of the students of the Faculty of Sports Science, Medan State University. The subjects of this research and development study were 38 students of Physical Education, Sports, Health, and Recreation Department, Faculty of Sports, Medan State University, North Sumatera, Indonesia. The study found that the effectiveness level of the old teaching model is 66% out of the expected level criteria, while that of the new learning model reaches 96%. It means that the effectiveness level improves for 30%. Accordingly, it can be concluded that: (1) the multiple-training-based learning models can improve the serve technique and the serve result, and (2) the learning model is more effective and efficient in increasing students’ participation in the instructional process.