THE EFFECTIVENESS OF RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS LEARNING TO IMPROVE KINESTHETICS INTELLIGENCE OF 4-6 YEARS OLD CHILDREN (Study Quasi Experimental at Kober Anugerah Kota Bandung Academic Year 2015/2016)

Abstract

Age 4-6 years is a sensitive period for children, the period in which the maturation of the functions of the physical and psychic so that they are ready to respond to any stimulation provided by the environment. Sensitive children begin to receive various efforts throughout the development potential of children.This study uses a quantitative approach with quasi experimental methods and test analysis of two samples correlated difference. The design was a pretest-posttest design nonequivalent group with the techniques of data collection using observation, interviews, and questionnaires. Results of the study showed bodily kinesthetic intelligence of children in Kober Anugerah before experiments have intelligence that is relatively similar to the medium category. After the experiment, the experimental class has increased significantly. It concluded that the learning gymnastics effective in improving students' bodily kinesthetic intelligence.

Keyword : children, rhythmic gymnastics, bodily kinesthetic intelligence