ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL SKILLS OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION LESSONS

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Physical education does not only play a role in improving physical abilities but is also able to improve the ability of social skills. This research aims to study how physical education affects the social skills of elementary school students. The main focus of this research is to understand how social skills practice during physical education lessons as well as the contribution of physical education in improving social skills during physical education lessons. The research was conducted with a qualitative case study approach with observation, interview and documentation data collection techniques for data collection. The results showed that physical education has a role in developing student social skills. physical education lessons become a means for students to practice developing student social skills through direct experience. Physical education contributes with a supportive environment both from the teacher who chooses the approach during the lesson and the adaptation of the game chosen. however, the research also found obstacles in the development of social skills such as social egocentrism and gender exclusion which resulted in differences in gender participation rates. The implications of this research will emphasize the importance of the role of physical education teachers in designing lessons that not only focus on physical aspects, but also emphasize strengthening social skills.