Validity and reliability of MATS integrated with sensors and IoT to measure locomotor skills of 3-6 year old children
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Considering that traditional musical instruments are subjective and ineffective in developing the locomotor skills of children aged 3-6 years. The main objective of this study is to develop a Motor Assessment Test Station (MATS) that uses sensors and the Internet of Things (IoT) to measure children's locomotor movements automatically and in real-time. Using the Borg & Gall model, the research and development (R&D) approach includes needs analysis, design, expert validation, limited trials, and field tests. Three experts were involved (motor, Media/IT, measurement) and thirty early childhood participants. MATS is an appropriate and reliable measurement tool, based on the results of the study, which also revealed that the instrument has excellent reliability (r = 0.95 – 0.96) and high validity (V = .886). A unique feature of MATS is its ability to integrate sensors and IoT, which allows it to efficiently and objectively process, process, and display children's movement data. By offering a digital assessment model that follows technological developments, this research empowerment makes a substantial contribution to the field of early childhood education. Socially, this technique can help researchers, parents, and educators identify children's motor development reliably and sustainably. The development of comparable systems for manipulative and non-locomotor skills, as well as validation testing with larger and more diverse samples, are the primary goals of this research recommendation. The development of technology-based evaluation tools that enhance the integration of science, technology, and early childhood education toward data-driven and sustainable physical education is a key contribution of this research.
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