Empowerment of Elementary School Students to Improve Knowledge and Behavior on Physical Activity through Practice-Based Education

Authors

  • Sukfitrianty Syahrir Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar, Makassar, Indonesia
  • A. Syamsiah Adha Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar, Makassar, Indonesia

Keywords:

Empowerment, Peer Counselor, Physical Activity, Elementary School, Health Education

Abstract

This empowerment program aimed to develop trained peer counselors by providing knowledge and skills on physical activity. The program was conducted at SD Negeri Samata involving 25 fifth-grade students. It consisted of a one-day training and practical sessions including exercise routines. The pre-test results showed that most students had low levels of knowledge, while the post-test indicated a significant improvement in both knowledge and behavior. All students effectively served as peer educators. This program has the potential to be integrated as a routine extracurricular activity to promote physical health awareness in schools.

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Published

2025-07-16

How to Cite

Syahrir, S., & Adha, A. S. (2025). Empowerment of Elementary School Students to Improve Knowledge and Behavior on Physical Activity through Practice-Based Education. Unified Health Critical Research, 1(2), 31–35. Retrieved from https://journal.uin-alauddin.ac.id/index.php/ucr/article/view/59469

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): March-August

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