Pengaruh Brain GYM Terhadap Konsentrasi Anak Usia Sekolah di SD GMIM 4 Bitung

Abstract

In elementary school children acquire basic skills as preparation for the next level of education which requires good concentration. However, in reality, some children still experience difficulties concentrating during classroom learning activities. One approach that can improve children’s concentration is brain gym. Brain gym works by stimulating the central nervous system by coordination between the body and the brain, thereby improving children’s concentration. This study aimed to analyze the effect of brain gym on the concentration of school-age children. This study used a quasi-experimental design with a pre-post test to examine the effect of brain gym on the concentration of school-age children. The sampling technique used was total sampling, in which the sample size was equal to the population, totaling 21 participants. The univariate test results showed that before the brain gym intervention, children’s concentration was in the low category for 8 respondents (38.1%) and in the moderate category for 13 respondents (61.9%). After the brain gym intervention, concentration was in the low category for 2 respondents (9.5%), moderate for 6 respondents (28.6%), and high for 13 respondents (61.9%). The bivariate test using the Wilcoxon test showed p = 0.000 or p < α (0.05). The conclusion shows a significant effect of brain gym movements on the concentration of school-age children at SD GMIM 4 Bitung. It is recommended that the school implement brain gym as a routine activity before the learning process begins. Schools are expected to create a learning environment that supports improving students’ concentration.