The Adequacy of Physical Education Facilities in Primary Schools: Insights from a School Cluster in Indonesia
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https://doi.org/10.64780/ijos.v1i2.177Abstract
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Background: Physical education facilities are central to safe and meaningful learning in primary schools because they shape what teachers can implement and how students participate. Despite this importance, facility availability and condition are often not systematically recorded at the school-cluster level, making it difficult for schools and local stakeholders to plan improvements based on evidence.
Aims: This study investigates the adequacy of physical education facilities in Indonesian primary schools within one school cluster by examining two practical dimensions, namely availability and physical condition of facilities and equipment.
Methods: The study employed a descriptive quantitative design using a survey approach. Data were obtained through direct on-site observation using an assessment instrument that documents the presence of key facilities and the condition of supporting infrastructure for physical education. The results were summarized using descriptive statistics to portray the distribution of adequacy across schools in the cluster.
Results: Findings reveal noticeable variation among schools. While several schools demonstrated relatively adequate provision and usable conditions, others showed shortages in specific equipment and limitations in supporting infrastructure. Differences were most apparent in the availability of learning equipment, the condition of sports fields, and the suitability of supporting facilities for routine physical education instruction.
Conclusion: Facility adequacy within the studied school cluster remains uneven. This pattern underscores the need for targeted and sustained interventions to improve both equity and quality of physical education facilities in primary schools.
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