The Use of Band Rubber Ruler to Improve the Mastery of High
Jump with Straddle Style Technique for Eight Grade Students in
SMP N 1 Matesih Karanganyar
Kisti Bela Dina Nudia
1
, Eddy Purnomo
1
and Sri Winarni
2
1
Master Program Sport Sciences, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Jl. Colombo No.1 Yogyakarta, Indonesia
2
Physical Education, Health and Recreation, Faculty of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Keywords: High Jump, Rubber Band, Eight Grade Students in SMP N 1 Matesih
Abstract: This study intends to improve basic technique ability high jump with straddle style through band rubber
ruler for eight grade students in SMP N 1 Matesih. The research method was Classroom Action Research
consisting of planning, action, observation, and analysis/reflection. The data collection technique was
observation using student observation sheets, student test result, and documentation. The data analysis
technique was conducted using interactive analysis by selecting the data that had been obtained, then the
selected data were analysed and the conclusions were drawn. The research result shows that rubber band
ruler can improve the mastery of high straddle style jump technique among eight grade students in SMP N 1
Matesih. It was proven by the results obtained from the first cycle that 18 of 36 students (50%) have
achieved the Minimum Completion Criteria score. Meanwhile, the results from the second cycle
demonstrated that 31 of 36 students (86%) have achieved, or even achieved higher than the Minimum
Completion Criteria scores.
1 INTRODUCTION
The demands of the education world are getting
bigger because education is the initial capital of
nation building, in intensifying the implementation
of learning as a process of human development that
lasts a lifetime. According to the Law, SISDIKNAS
No.20/2003, education is a conscious and planned
effort to create a learning atmosphere and learning
process so that students could actively develop
religious spiritual potential, self-control, personality,
intelligence, noble character, and skills needed by
themselves and society.
Physical Education (PE) is one of the subjects
listed in the curriculum, so skills, abilities,
knowledge, and positive attitudes within PE are
determined in a good curriculum. PE is basically an
integral part of the education system as a whole,
which aims to develop aspects of health, physical
fitness, critical thinking skills, emotional stability,
moral reasoning and actions, through physical
activity and sports (Rahayu, 2013).
Athletics is a physical activity to improve the
biomotor ability, such as strength, endurance, speed,
flexibility, coordination, which consists of basic
movements (Purnomo & Dapan, 2011). They are
dynamic and harmonious, namely walking, running,
jumping, and throwing. High jump is one of the
athletic sports.
Learning physical education, sports and health
in SMP N 1 Matesih Karanganyar runs well, but the
expected results are not optimal, especially in
athletic learning. High jump techniqueare rarely
taught by teachers. Although high jump material is
included in the learning syllabus, the physical
education teacher at SMP N 1 Matesih stated that the
last high jump learning was given in the past few
years. The problems faced by the teacher when it
comes to teaching high jumpminimum
understanding of the high jump techniques, facilities
and infrastructure, and also student motivation.
Students feel afraid so that the need for teacher
creativity in modifying infrastructure could attract
students' interest. In addition,learning is also
influenced by several things including teacher
factors, facility factors, material factors, learning