Development and Initial Validation of a Sensor-Based Motor Tracking Device for Measuring Early Childhood Motor Skills

Anton Komaini; Agus Rusdiana; Surya Adi  Saputra; Jaffry Bin  Zakaria; Novadri Ayubi

Authors

Anton Komaini Faculty of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2955-0175
Agus Rusdiana Faculty of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Padang, Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7334-1784
Surya Adi Saputra Faculty of Sport Science, Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, East Java, Indonesia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2400-4861
Jaffry Bin Zakaria Faculty of Sports Science and Coaching, Sultan Idris Education University, Tanjong Malim 35900, Malaysia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3612-9725
Novadri Ayubi Department of Sport Management, Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5196-6636

Keywords:

Motor Skills, Sensor Technology, Motor Tracking

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to design a sensor-based motor tracking device and conduct initial validation to measure motor skills in early childhood.

Methods: This study employed a Research and Development (R&D) methodology. Three experts, competent in their respective fields, focused on motor skills, media, and measurement testing, participated. The validation test aimed to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the designed product. Following the validation test, the resulting product was field tested. During the field test, two children, a male and a female, aged 5-6, accompanied by their parents, participated in the study.

Results: The results of the trial and validity test by experts reported that the validity test by media experts obtained a feasibility level included in the valid category, the validity test by motor skills experts obtained a feasibility level in the valid category, and the validity test by test and measurement experts obtained a feasibility level included in the valid category. Furthermore, the results of this study reported that the sensor-based motor tracking tool for measuring early childhood motor skills is valid and suitable for use for motor skills. This tool is also very useful for teachers, lecturers, and sports practitioners as it can help in the process of measuring early childhood motor skills.

Conclusions: This research successfully developed a prototype sensor-based motor tracking device designed to measure motor skills in early childhood. Initial validation results by experts showed that the developed instrument met validity criteria in terms of media, motor skills, and testing and measurement. These findings indicate that the proposed device has the potential to be used as a practical and effective tool to support the assessment process of children's motor development by teachers, lecturers, and sports practitioners.