Traditional Game Based Learning Model: Can it be applied in increasing the movement of mentally retarded children?

The purpose of this study is to develop a traditional game-based learning model for children with special needs. It is hoped that this learning model can help teachers improve the competencies of children with special needs in accordance with the curriculum in SLB such as walking, running and jumping. This research is a research and development (Research and Development). The type of data obtained in this research and development is quantitative data. The subjects in this study were mild mentally retarded children. Small-scale trials were carried out at SLB Kasih Ibu Pekanbaru and large-scale trials were conducted at SLB Negeri Pembina Pekanbaru. The second data collection instrument used is the value scale. Data analysis technique used in this research is descriptive data analysis. Descriptive data analysis technique used is quantitative descriptive data analysis, this analysis is carried out to analyze the data of observations of physical education learning experts, adaptive sports experts, teachers and media experts on the quality of draft models that are prepared and analyzed by experts before conducting field trials. . From the results of the study, it can be said that with traditional games can be used as an approach in providing learning or basic motion exercises for mentally disabled children.