The Effectiveness of Sports on the Academic Performance of the Students in Pontevedra

National Highschool

A Research Study Presented to the

Faculty of Senior High School

Pontevedra National High School

Pontevedra, Capiz

In Partial Fulfilment

of the Requirement for the Subject

In Practical Research 2
 Chapter 1

Introduction

Background of the study

Our world filled by many talented people. There are people who are passionate and

proficient in many fields such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis, dancing, swimming,

golf, etc,. In order for you to do this things you should have your confidence, patience,

physical and mental strength. These fields are just one of the few examples of "SPORT",

Sport can be defined as a physical activity or game that involves skill, competition, and

physical exertion. It is often organized and governed by specific rules and regulations.

Sports can be played individually or in teams, and they can be recreational, amateur, or

professional in nature.

Sports provide opportunities for individuals to engage in physical exercise, develop their

athletic abilities, and compete against others. They can promote physical fitness,

teamwork, discipline, and fair play. Sports can take various forms, including team sports

(such as football, basketball, soccer and even the online sports games), individual sports

(such as tennis, swimming, and golf), and combat sports (such as boxing and martial arts).

According to the research done by Waddington(2000), physical activity has an effects in

the individual's health and prevent the state of having obesity. In the philippines, there are
laws enacted to promote and mandate the people of the philippines to do physical

activities. Firstly, is the Republic Act No. 5708 otherwise known as The Schools Physical

Education and Sports Development Act of 1969, mandates the integration of physical

education and sports development program in all schools in the Philippines. Secondly, the

house bill no.5432, section 1-3 which declares the policy of the philippine's public and

private school to build varsity teams in sports. There, it states that public or private schools

shall promote sports activities for the development of the health of their students.

Also, our world filled by humans, specifically the students. We all know that being a

student is a hard part of our life, you will experience lots of academic problems, stress and

even humiliation in some cases. This study helps students to determine or find the effects

of sports in their academic performance.

Statement of the Problem

 This study aims to determine the relationship between sports and academic

performance of students in pontevedra national highschool for School Year 2023-2024.

Furthermore, it seek to answer the following questions:

1. What is the relationship between sports participation and academic performance among

students in Pontevedra National Highschool?

2. What are the types of sports activities preferred by the students in pontevedra national

highschool?

3. What factors may influence the effectiveness of sports on academic performance of the

students in Pontevedra National Highschool?

Hypothesis of the study

There is a significant relationship between sports and the academic performance of

students of pontevedra national highschool

Theoretical Framework of the Study

These are the theories examining confidence level and communication skills
"Understanding motivation in sport" This theory is an experimental test of achievement goal

and self determination proposed by Spray, C. M., Wang, C. K. J., Biddle, S. J. H., & Chatzisarantis,

N. L. D. (2006). The theory emphasizes the two parties, the autonomous athlete and controlling

athlete, the result shows the autonomous has a great participation and enjoyment in his game

compare to controlling athlete.

 Conceptual Framework

The conceptual framework of this study, wherein the independent variable is the

effectiveness of sports while the dependent variable is the academic performance.

Independent Variable Dependent Variable

Effectiveness of Sports Academic Performance

Figure 1. Shows the schematic diagram of the study

Significance of the study

This study provide the valuable information of the effectiveness of sports of HUMSS students of

Pontevedra National High School. The findings of this study will be useful to the following

entities:

Athletes. The research could validate the importance of their sports activities in contributing to

their academic performance. It could also provide them with more motivation to balance both

sports and academics effectively.

Students. The findings could encourage more students to participate in sports activities,

knowing that it could potentially enhance their academic performance. It might also help them

understand the importance of a balanced lifestyle that includes both physical and mental

stimulation.

Teachers. The research could provide teachers with a better understanding of how sports

participation can influence a student's academic performance. This could influence their

teaching strategies, perhaps integrating more physical activities into their teaching methods or

acknowledging the time commitments of student-athletes.

Parents. The study can offer insights to parents about the potential academic benefits of

sports, encouraging them to support their children's participation in sports activities. It could

also help them understand the need for a balanced schedule for their children that includes

both study and sports.

School Administration. The research could guide the school administration in policy-making,

particularly in allocating resources for sports programs. If a positive correlation is found, it could

justify investment in sports facilities and programs, with the aim of enhancing overall academic

performance in the school.

Future Researchers. The study could serve as a reference point for future researchers exploring

the same or related topics. It could help identify gaps in the current research, inspire new

research questions, or provide a basis for comparative studies in different settings or among

different student populations.

 Scope and Limitation of the Study

This section outlines the boundaries and limitations of the research, This study will be

conducted to senior and junior high school students in PNHS, focusing on the effectiveness of

sports in their academic performance . The target respondents are students who are engaging

in any sports, with a sample size of 100 students. The research will use a quantitative approach,

and data will be gathered through a survey questionnaire. However, this study also has

limitations, such as the possibility of bias responses from the participants and the limited

generalization of the findings to other senior high schools.

Definition of Terms

Effectiveness - the degree to which something is effective. ([Link])

In this study, effectiveness is defines as the efficacy of sports on the academic aspect of

students who are also athletes and schooling inside of pontevedra national highschool.

Sports - Sports, physical contests pursued for the goals and challenges they entail. Sports are

part of every culture past and present, but each culture has its own definition of sports. The

most useful definitions are those that clarify the relationship of sports to play, games, and

contests. “Play,” wrote the German theorist Carl Diem, “is purposeless activity, for its own sake,

the opposite of work.” Humans work because they have to; they play because they want to.

Play is autotelic—that is, it has its own goals. It is voluntary and uncoerced. Recalcitrant
children compelled by their parents or teachers to compete in a game of football (soccer) are

not really engaged in a sport. Neither are professional athletes if their only motivation is their

paycheck. In the real world, as a practical matter, motives are frequently mixed and often quite

impossible to determine. (Encyclopedia Britannica).

In this study sports define as the sport refers to any physical activities that the students at

Pontevedra National High School participate in, either as part of the school's athletic program

or in their own time

Academic performance is the measurement of student achievement across various academic

subjects. Teachers and education officials typically measure achievement using classroom

performance, graduation rates, and results from standardized tests.([Link])

In this study academic performance refers to the level of achievement of students in their

educational pursuits, primarily assessed through their grades, test scores, participation in

classroom activities, and completion of academic work. In this study, it specifically pertains to

the academic achievement of students at Pontevedra National High School, and how their

participation in sports may influence this performance.