scholarly journals PEMBELAJARAN INKUIRI BERBASIS VIRTUAL LABORATORY UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN LITERASI SAINS MAHASISWA CALON GURU PENDIDIKAN FISIKA UNIVERSITAS SAMUDRA

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-148
Author(s):  
Hendri Saputra ◽  
T. M. Ridha Al Auwal ◽  
Dona Mustika
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Scientific Literacy ◽  
Science Literacy ◽  
Design Method ◽  
T Test ◽  
Virtual Laboratory ◽  
Choice Test ◽  
Literacy Ability ◽  
Paired T Test

Abstrak. Kemajuan Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Teknologi di abad 21 mengakibatkan terjadi pergeseran paradigma belajar yang tidak mengenal ruang dan waktu, sehingga kemampuan literasi digital, literasi sains, literasi bahasa, dan literasi matematika sangat perlu untuk dikembangkan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peningkatan kemampuan literasi Mahasiswa Calon Guru Fisika Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universitas Samudra. Metode Penelitian menggunakan metode pre-experimental design, dengan desain one group pretest-posttest design. Lokasi Penelitian pada mahasiswa angkatan 2016 sebanyak 22 orang. Tes kemampuan literasi sain berbentuk pilihan ganda dengan empat alternatif pilihan jawaban. Teknik pengolahan data menggunakan rumus N-gain yang ter normalisasi, dan uji t berpasangan (Paired Sampel t-Test) menggunakan SPSS versi 23. Hasil analisis data N-Gain menunjukkan kemampuan literasi sain pada setiap domain dan aspek kemampuan literasi sain sebesar 0,71 dan 0,76 dengan kategori tinggi pada materi listrik dinamis. Hasil ini diperkuat oleh hasil uji t berpasangan (sig.0.000.05) dapat disimpulkan model pembelajaran inkuiri berbasis virtual laboratory secara signifikan dapat meningkatkan kemampuan literasi sains mahasiswa calon guru fisika pada materi listrik dinamis.Kata Kunci: Literasi Sain, Model  Inkuiri, Virtual Laboratory, Listrik Dinamis Abstract. The advancement of Science and Technology within the 21st century has led to a shift of learning paradigm, which is no more influenced by space and time; so that the ability of digital literacy, science literacy, language literacy, and mathematical literacy is highly required to be developed. The purpose of this study was to find out the improvement of students’ literacy ability at Physics Education, Teacher Training and Education Faculty, Samudra University. The research method used in this research was pre-experimental design method, with one group pretest-posttest design. This research was conducted in the Physics class; and there were 22 students taking part within this study. A multiple-choice test, with four alternative answers, was applied in order to find out students’ literacy ability. The data were analyzed through N-gain formula, and paired t-test using SPSS, version 23. The result of N-Gain data analysis revealed that the scientific literacy ability in each domain and the aspect of the science literacy ability is 0.71 and 0.76 with high category in dynamic electrical material. This result is reinforced by paired t test result (sig.0.00 0.05), which can be concluded that inquiry model based on virtual laboratory can significantly improve students’ science literacy ability, considered as Physics teacher candidate, especially in dynamic electrical material.Keywords: Science Literacy, Inquiry Model, Virtual Laboratory, Dynamic Electricity

scholarly journals The Effect of Learning with The Mindmapping Method Using Imindmap towards Student’s Analytical Ability

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Dewi Dewantara
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Error Analysis ◽  
Physics Education ◽  
Design Method ◽  
T Test ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
Paired T Test

<p>This article aims to describe the difference of student’s analytical ability after applying learning with the mindmapping method using the iMindmap application. The type of this research is pre-experiment with one group pretest posttest design method. The number of research samples is 15 students of Physics Education Universitas Lambung Mangkurat. The data collection technique was using pretest and posttest. The aspects measured in seeing the students' analytical ability are matching, classifying, error analysis, generalizing, and specifying. Data were analyzed using paired t-test. The results of the t-test analysis obtained the value t = -6,510 with sig (2-tailed) = 0,000 which is smaller than the significance level of 0.05. The conclusion is that there is a difference between the initial analytical ability and the final analytical ability of students after applying learning with the mindmapping method using the iMindmap application.  </p><p><em> </em></p><p><strong>Keywords</strong>: mindmapping, iMindmap, analytical ability</p>

PENGARUH MEDIA GAMBAR TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN MENULIS PUISI SISWA

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sinta Maria Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Design Method ◽  
Writing Skills ◽  
Class Action ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Media Image ◽  
Group Design ◽  
Random Method ◽  
Paired T Test

Abstract: This research aims to know the Influence of Media Image on the ability of Writing Poetry students. The method used in this study is a random method that does not use posttes control group design method. The findings of this study show the average way of writing poetry on students by using the image media (experimental class) higher average poetry writing skills on students who were taught with conventional learning (control class). The average of pretest experiments obtained by experiment class is 63,75. The average pretest class of control class is 61,05. After the second class action, the average posttest of the experimental class is 79.45 and the control class is 74.95. Hypothesis calculation using t paired t test test and significance of 0.05 significant level indicates probability (significance) is 0,033. Because of the significance of 0.033

scholarly journals PEMANFAATAN TANAMAN LIDAH MERTUA (SANSEVIERA SP) UNTUK MENURUNKAN GAS NOx DI DALAM RUANGAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rangga Dian Ramadhan ◽  
Khambali ◽  
Ernita - Sari
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
T Test ◽  
Paired T Test

Nitrogen oksida (NOx) adalah gas yang di hasilkan oleh kendaraan bermotor yang menjadi salah satu penyebab polusi udara. Berdasarkan data dari DLH Kota Surabaya kadar NOx dari tahun 2017 ke tahun 2018 meningkat dari 10,68 µg/m3 hingga 15,10 µg/m3. Gas NOx yang terhirup melalui pernafasan menyebabkan asma hingga bronchitis. Tanaman yang memiliki kemampuan meyerap polutan pencemaran udara adalah Lidah mertua (Sanseviera Sp). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh tanaman lidah mertua terhadap penurunan kadar gas NOx di dalam ruangan.Jenis penelitian ini adalah Pre-experimental design dengan desain penelitian One group pretest-postest design. Variabel terikat pada penelitian ini adalah NOx dengan variabel bebas tanaman lidah mertua yang berjumlah 16 helai dan 16 kali replikasi. Analisis data yang di gunakan dalam penelitian ini menggunakan uji normalitas Shapiro-wilk dan kemudian di uji menggunakan Paired T-test yang berfungsi untuk mengetahui perbedaan sebelum dan sesudah dilakukan perlakuan pada sampel.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa rata-rata gas NOx sebelum dilakukan perlakuan sebesar 23,56ppm, dan setelah perlakuan sebesar 14ppm dengan presentase penurunan 40,58%. Hasil uji statistik mendapatkan nilai P0,05 yang berarti ada penurunan yang signifikan terhadap gas NOx pada udara ruangan dengan tanaman lidah mertua.Tanaman lidah mertua dapat  menurunkan kadar NOx pada emisi gas buang kendaraan bermotor. Bagi peneliti lain dapat menambahkan waktu kontak yang bervariasi agar hasil penyerapan dapat ditentukan yang paling efektif. Disarankan kepada masyarakat untuk melakukan pengurangan pencemaran udara dapat memanfaatkan tanaman lidah mertua untuk menyerap gas NOx.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of Lavender Aromatherapy Technique on Pain Reduction of Post Caesarean Section Patients in Ajibarang Hospital

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 119
Author(s):  
Siti Haniyah ◽  
Martyarini Budi Setyawati
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Pain Reduction ◽  
Pain Scale ◽  
Caesarian Section ◽  
T Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Paired T Test

<p><strong>ABSTRACT</strong><br />The number of caesarean section birth in Indonesia were 22.8% or 921,000 out of 4,039,000 childbirth. The patients become conscious when the anesthetic effect disappears and they will feel pain in the incision area that makes them uncomfortable. One of the methods to reduce pain of Caesarean Section is lavender aromatherapy technique. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of lavender aromatherapy technique on pain reduction of caesarean section post-operative patients in Ajibarang hospital. This study was conducted by using a quasi-experimental design with pretest-posttest design. The samples were 22 respondents divided into two groups; 11 respondents received lavender aromatherapy treatment and 11 respondents were in the control group. Paired t test was used to describe pain scale differences in the control group and intervention. The results showed that there was a difference in the pain scale between lavender aromatherapy technique group and the control group with p value of 0.000. It can be concluded that lavender aromatherapy technique reduces pain in post-operative caesarian section patients.</p><p><em><strong>ABSTRAK</strong></em><br /><em>Angka kejadian Caesarean section di Indonesia 921.000 dari 4.039.000 persalinan (22,8%) dari seluruh persalinan. Pasien akan mulai bergerak saat efek anastesi telah habis dan setelah itu mereka akan merasakan nyeri pada area pembedahan sehingga menimbulkan ketidaknyamanan. Salah satu metode untuk menangani Nyeri post Sectio C aesarea adalah dengan teknik aroma terapi lavender.Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui efektifitas teknik aroma terapi lavender terhadap nyeri pada pasien post operasi Caesarean section di RSUD Ajibarang Desain penelitian ini adalah quasi eksperiment with pretest-posttest design dengan sampel 22 responden terbagi menjadi 2 kelompok, 11 responden mendapatkan aroma terapi lavender, dan 11 responden sebagai kelompok kontrol. Uji beda dua mean antar kelompok menggunakan uji Paired T test. Terdapat perbedaan skala nyeri antara kelompok aroma terapi lavender dengan kelompok kontrol p value 0,000. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah: terdapat pengaruh antara teknik Aroma Terapi Lavender terhadap penurunan nyeri Post SC.</em></p>

scholarly journals Efektifitas Media Pembelajaran Pada Pendekatan Scientific terhadap Literasi Sains dan Self Efficacy Peserta Didik SDN 193 Pekanbaru

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Desri Ana Sovia ◽  
Yayuk Cicilia ◽  
Rian Vebrianto
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Scientific Literacy ◽  
Science Learning ◽  
Cognitive Learning ◽  
T Test ◽  
Good Effect ◽  
Learning Achievement ◽  
Achievement Data ◽  
Scientific Approach ◽  
Literacy Ability

This study aims to determine the effect of the use of media the influence of the science learning media on a scientific approach to scientific literacy skills and self-efficacy of students on human respirator material. This study uses an experimental method, the sample consists of 2 classes, cognitive learning achievement data using tests, affective aspects of learning achievement using a questionnaire, hypothesis testing using the right-hand t-test. The data analysis technique used is the n-gain test and independent sample t-test using SPSS version 16.0. The results showed that students who were taught using science learning media on a scientific approach had a good effect on scientific literacy and self efficacy better than students who were taught the lecture method. Students with high scientific literacy ability produce better average performance than students with low scientific literacy ability, and there is an increase in the self efficacy of students learning by using learning media

scholarly journals Penerapan Model Coaching sebagai Upaya Meningkatkan Kepuasan Masyarakat dalam Pelayanan Kesehatan di Posyandu Lansia

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Achmad Junaedi­ ◽  
Titik Suhartini
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
T Test ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Coaching Model ◽  
Coaching Process ◽  
Implementation Of Coaching ◽  
Paired T Test

 ABSTRAKJumlah lanjut usia di Indonesia semakin bertambah dan hal ini membawa pengaruh besar dalam pengelolaan masalah kesehatannya. Kesehatan fisik dan mental merupakan faktor utama dalam peningkatan usia harapan hidup. Untuk menjaga kesehatan fisik dan mental diperlukan upaya pembinaan lansia melalui puskesmas dengan mendirikan posyandu lansia. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah menganalisis penerapan model coaching sebagai upaya meningkatkan kepuasan masyarakat dalam pelayanan kesehatan di posyandu lansia. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian pra eksperimen dengan metode one-group pretest-posttes design. Populasinya adalah seluruh kader di Desa Sidorejo. Teknik sampling yang digunakan adalah total sampling berjumlah 20 kader dan 60 lansia. Pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan kuesioner. Analisa data dengan paired T Test untuk mengetahui pengaruh antara dua variabel dengan tingkat kemaknaan p ≤ 0,05. Hasil penelitian diperoleh kepuasan responden sebelum dilakukan  penerapan model coaching sebagian besar kurang puas (65%). Sedangkan kepuasan setelah penerapan model coaching sebagian besar merasakan puas (86,7%). Hasil uji analisa data diperoleh kesimpulkan ada pengaruh penerapan model coaching sebagai upaya meningkatkan kepuasan masyarakat dalam pelayanan kesehatan di posyandu lansia. Proses coaching merupakan kegiatan pendampingan yang sangat memberikan pengaruh baik terhadap coachee. Proses yang berkesinambungan dapat memberikan perubahan yang signifikan terhadap bentuk pelayanan kesehatan khususnya yang dilakukan oleh kader kesehatan. Kata kunci :  coaching, kepuasan, posyandu lansia  ABSTRACTThe number of elderly in Indonesia is growing. It has a major impact on the management of health problems. Physical and mental health is a major factor in increasing life expectancy. In maintaining physical and mental health is required effort of coaching elderly group through puskesmas by establishing posyandu for elderly. This research used pre experimental research design with one-group pretest-posttes design method. The population was all cadres in Sidorejo Village. The sampling technique used was total sampling amounted to 20 cadres and 60 elderly. Analysis of data user paired T Test to determine the effect between two variables with significance level p ≤ 0.05. The result of the research was the satisfaction of respondent before the implementation of coaching model mostly with less satisfied (65%). While satisfaction after application of coaching model mostly feel satisfied (86,7%). The results of data analysis test obtained that there was influence of application of "Coaching" model as efforts to improve public satisfaction in health care at posyandu for elderly. The coaching process is an advisory activity that greatly influences both coachee and coachee service suggestions. Continuous processes can provide significant changes to the form of health services especially those conducted by health cadres.  Keywords: coaching, satisfaction, posyandu for elderly

scholarly journals PEMBERIAN PEMBELAJARAN VIDEO TERHADAP PENGETAHUAN KEBERSIHAN DIRI SAAT MENSTRUASI PADA REMAJA RT 01, RW1, SRUNI, BOYOLALI

2018 ◽  
pp. 87-90
Author(s):  
Nurul Devi Ardiani ◽  
Yunia Renny Andhikatias
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
T Test ◽  
Personal Hygiene ◽  
P Value ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Paired T Test

ABSTRAK Pengetahuan kebersihan diri saat menstruasi yang baik menjadikan perilaku remaja lebih baik. Hal ini dapat menghindarkan remaja dari berbagai penyakit reproduksi yang mungkin muncul. Tujuan dari penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan remaja tentang kebersihan diri saat menstruasi di RT 01 RW1, Sruni, Boyolali. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain penelitian Quasi Eksperimental dengan Pre and post test without control yang menggunakan 22 sampel penelitian untuk menilai pengetahuan kebersihan diri saat menstruasi sebelum dan sesudah pemberian pembelajaran video. Pengambilan data dilakukan dua kali pada saat sebelum perlakuan dan sesudah perlakuan. Data sebelum dan sesudah perlakuan dianalisa menggunakan Uji Paired T-Test. Hasil yang diperoleh terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan rata-rata pengetahuan sebelum dilakukan pembelajaran video 4,27 dan rata-rata pengetahuan setelah dilakukan pembelajaran video7,13. Hasil uji statistik sebelum dan sesudah dilakukan pembelajaran video pada remaja dengan menggunakan Paired T-Test diperolah hasil 0,00 yang berarti nilai p < 0,05 sehingga dapat disimpulkan terdapat pengaruh pembelajaran video terhadap pengetahuan perawatan kebersihan diri saat menstruasi pada remaja RT01, RW1, Sruni, Boyolali.   Kata kunci: pembelajaran video, pengetahuan, kebersihan diri saat menstruasi       ABSTRACT Good self-hygiene knowledge during menstruation makes teenagers better in their behavior. It’s can prevent teenagers from various reproductive diseases that may arise. The present study aimed to improve adolescent knowledge about personal hygiene during menstruation. This was a quantitative study using a Quasi Experimental design and involved 22 respondents of teenagers of RT 01, RW1, Sruni, Boyolali to know their knowledge of personal hygiene during menstruation before and after giving of video learning. The data were collected twice before the treatment and after treatment. The data were analyzed using Paired T-Test. The results of analysis found there are significant differences in average knowledge before video learning 4.27 and average knowledge after learning video learning 7,13. The results of statistical test before and after video learning found a sig score of 0,00, and showed a p value of < 0.05. It was concluded that video learning variables has a significant influence on hygiene care knowledge during menstruation at adolescent RT 01, RW1, Sruni , Boyolali.   Keywords: video learning, knowledge, hygiene care during menstruation

scholarly journals PERBANDINGAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP INTERPRETASI FISIKA ANTARA MODEL PEMBELAJARAN INKUIRI TERBIMBING DAN INKUIRI BEBAS TERMODIFIKASI

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 86-94
Author(s):  
Jusman Jusman ◽  
Azmar Azmar ◽  
Imam Permana ◽  
Muh. Syihab Ikbal ◽  
Mukhti Ali
Keyword(s):  
Physics Education ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
T Test ◽  
Choice Test ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Inferential Statistics ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Group Design

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan pemahaman konsep Interpretasi antara mahasiswa yang diajar dengan menggunakan model inkuiri bebas termodifikasi dengan mahasiswa yang diajar dengan model inkuiri terbimbing pada Jurusan Pendidikan Fisika UIN Alauddin Makassar. Jenis penelitian eksperimen murni dengan menggunakan desain penelitian Posttest-Only Control Group Design. Sampel diambil menggunakan simpel random sampling dengan melakukan random kelas dari populasi. instrumen yang digunakan adalah tes pemahaman interpretasi dalam bentuk pilihan ganda. Tekhnik analisis data yang digunakan adalah statistik deskriptif dan statistik inferensial uji T-2 sampel independen. Hasil analisis deskriptif menunjukkan kategori pemahaman interpretasi fisika mahasiswa berada pada kategori sedang. Pada analisis inferensial diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa H0 ditolak, artinya terdapat perbedaan pemahaman interpretasi mahasiswa jurusan pendidikan fisika UIN Alauddin Makassar, hal ini ditunjukkan pada statistik inferensial dengan kriteria pengujian H0 diterima jika -t hitung < t tabel dan untuk harga-harga t lainnya H0 ditolak. Nilai T-test yang diperoleh 3,33 sedang t0,975 = 1,98, sehingga thitung > ttabel (3,33 (1,98). AbstractThis study aims to determine the differences in understanding the concept of interpretation between students who are taught using a modified free inquiry model and students taught with a guided inquiry model at the Department of Physics Education, UIN Alauddin Makassar. This type of true experimental research using the research design Posttest-Only Control Group Design. Samples were taken using simple random sampling by doing random classes from the population. The instrument used was a multiple choice test of interpretational understanding. The data analysis techniques used were descriptive statistics and inferential statistics on the independent sample T-2 test. The results of the descriptive analysis showed that the category of students' physics interpretation understanding was in the medium category. Inferential analysis, the conclusion is that H0 is rejected, meaning that there is a difference in the interpretation understanding of students majoring in physics education at UIN Alauddin Makassar, this is shown in inferential statistics with the testing criteria H0 is accepted if -t analisis < t table and for other t prices H0 is rejected. The T-test value obtained is 3,33, while t0.975 = 1.98, so that t analysis > t table (3,33 > 1.98).  

scholarly journals PENGARUH TERAPI BEKAM BASAH TERHADAP PENURUNAN KADAR GULA DARAH PADA PASIEN DIABETES MELITUS DI KLINIK SAHABAT CARE PONTIANAK

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-43
Author(s):  
Rizal Mustakim
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
T Test ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Paired T Test ◽  
Diabetes Melitus

PENGARUH TERAPI BEKAM BASAH TERHADAP PENURUNAN KADAR GULA DARAH PADA PASIEN DIABETES MELITUS DI KLINIK SAHABAT CARE PONTIANAK   Rizal Mustakim STIK Muhammadiyah Pontianak [email protected]   Abstrak Latar Belakang Diabetes melitus ditandai dengan adanya hiperglikemia, yaitu merupakan keadaan yang menunjukan peningkatan kadar glukosa dalam darah. Bekam merupakan metode pengobatan dengan cara mengeluarkan darah yang terkontaminasi toksin atau oksidan dari dalam tubuh melalui permukaan kulit. Namun, di Indonesia metode dan praktisi bekam belum terstandarisasi. Untuk itu perlu diadakannya penelitian lebih lanjut mengenai pengaruh bekam terhadap kadar gula darah penderita diabetes melitus.   Tujuan Mengamati dan menganalisis pengaruh bekam basah terhadap kadar gula darah pada pasien diabetes melitus di Rumah Perawatan Luka, Stoma & Inkontonensia “ Sahabat Care” Pontianak.   Metode Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian quasi experimental design dengan one group pretest-posttest design. Sampel penelitian ini adalah penderita diabetes melitus yang menggunakan bekam basah yang dipilih dengan metode purposive sampling. Kadar gula daraH diukur menggunakan Alat Safe Aq. Pengukuran dilakukan saat sebelum dan sesudah perlakuan. Hipotesis diuji dengan menggunakan uji parametrik Paired t-Test.   Hasil Didapatkan penurunan kadar gula darah sebesar 24,77% dengan perbedaan yang bermakna (p=0,000) antara kadar gula darah sebelum dan sesudah diterapi bekam basah.   Kesimpulan Terdapat perbedaan yang bermakna antara kadar gula darah sebelum dan sesudah di terapi bekam basah, meskipun pasien tetap mengkonsumsi obat anti diabetes.   Kata Kunci: Bekam, diabetes melitus, kadar gula darah

A Comparison of Two Swimming Start Techniques from the Omega OSB11 Starting Block

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna Murrell ◽  
Andrew Dragunas
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Kinetic Data ◽  
Force Plate ◽  
T Test ◽  
Single Subject ◽  
Competitive Swimming ◽  
Governing Body ◽  
The World ◽  
Paired T Test ◽  
International Events

Recently the world governing body of aquatic sport has approved the use of a new starting platform (Omega OSB11), and it is currently being used at all international events. Due to the recent approval, swimmers are modifying their start techniques to be able to maximize performance from the new platform. This study investigated the effectiveness of the grab and track competitive swimming start techniques off of the Omega OSB11 start block using a single-subject experimental design. A replica start block was constructed with an embedded force plate. Four subjects participated in this study; two males and two females. The protocol consisted of six starts; three of the track start technique, and three of the grab start technique. Using kinetic data collected from the force plate and signal from an electronic starter, the time to two-meters was predicted. A two-tailed paired t-test was used to determine if the track starts were significantly faster than the grab starts for each subject. Results show that all four subjects were faster to the two-meter mark using the track start technique than the grab start method. Our findings suggest that swimmers should consider using the track start over the grab start on the Omega OSB11 platform.

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