RENE : A pleasant morning, everyone, especially interactions, emotional well-being, and personal

to our esteemed panelist. We are Group 3, and growth. This helps assess the holistic
we are pleased to present our research proposal development of students.
titled “Enhancing the Students' Personal
ZOE: Moving on to the fourth one, what
Development through Engagement in
challenges do learners face in balancing
Extracurricular Activities”
academics and extracurricular activities? We
And before we start, let me introduce myself aim to identify the difficulties students face
and my co-researchers. I am Rene Carandang when trying to manage both schoolwork and
together with Jecka H. Ibasco, Nikho H. Paras, extracurriculars. These challenges are crucial to
Alyssa Andal, Zoe Tsai Shen understanding how we can support students in
finding a balance.
JECKA: So, Chapter 1 consists of the
Background of the Study, Statement of the RENE: Then, lastly, what project could help to
Problem, Significance of the Study, Scope, balance the academics and extracurricular
Limitation, and Delimitation activities of the students in San Luis Senior High
School? This focuses on proposing solutions, like
NIKHO: For our background of the study, this
time management programs or schedule
study aims to know the challenges of the
adjustments, to help students manage their
students engaging in extracurricular activities.
academic and extracurricular responsibilities
ALAY: The researchers aim to understand the effectively. The goal is to offer practical support
root cause of their problem and how they to help students succeed in both areas.
overcome it.
JECKA: Now, we will proceed to the next part,
ZOE: The researchers were motivated to which will be the significance of the study. The
conduct the study because it is timely and objective of this research is to understand how
relevant for the education of the students at joining extracurricular activities helps students
San Luis Senior High School. improve their skills.

RENE: This study aims to enhance the student's RENE: For teachers, this study can help them
skills and personal development through understand how extracurricular activities can
engagement in extracurricular activities at San support students in overall development, not
Luis Senior High School. Specifically, it sought to just for their academic performance but also for
answer the following questions. their future lives.

JECKA: First, what factors motivate learners at NIKHO: For students, this study also shows why
San Luis Senior High School to engage in specific joining extracurricular activities is important for
extracurricular activities? This question explores everyone. It can help them build confidence,
the reasons why students choose to participate make new friends, and develop a well-rounded
in activities, such as personal interests, peer personality.
influence, or teacher encouragement.
ALAY: For families, this study helps families
Understanding these motivations helps us know
understand how extracurricular activity
what drives student involvement.
improves students' skills such as teamwork,
NIKHO: The second one is how extracurricular communication, and leadership.
activities affect learners' academic
ZOE: And for our future researchers, this study
performance? Here, we examine whether
can guide future researchers who want to learn
participating in extracurriculars helps or hinders
more about how extracurricular activities affect
students' academic success. It will provide
students.
insights into how these activities impact their
grades and overall learning experience. RENE: Next are Scope, Limitation, and
Delimitation. This study focuses on enhancing
ALAY: And the third one is what social,
students' skills and personal development
emotional, and behavioral impacts these
through engagement in extracurricular activities
activities have on learners? This question looks
at San Luis Senior High School. This specifically
at how extracurricular activities affect students
examine the impact of such activities on
beyond academics, including their social
students' leadership, communication, time
management and social skills. The study Learners at San Luis Senior High School
involves Grade 11 and 12 students actively are motivated to engaged in specific
participating in extracurricular activities. extracurricular activities due to personal
interests and passions.
NIKHO: Next part is Chapter III that involved
Research Design, Respondents of the Study, First interviews question READ PPT
Profile of the Respondents and Data Gathering The majority indicates that “I was
Procedure.
drawn to the idea of becoming part of
ZOE: For the research design, this study
employs a qualitative descriptive design to community that shares my interest and
explore students' lived experiences and
perceptions of extracurricular participation. passion”. This response highlights a
Data is gathered through interviews and
observations, ensuring authentic insights. strong sense of belonging and

ALAY: Let's proceed to the next slide which is enthusiasm for connecting with like-
the research environment. The research is
minded individuals. According to Morris
conducted at San Luis Senior High School
chosen for its relevance in showcasing how (2019), students provided numerous
extracurricular activities can influence students’
skills and personal development. This setting opportunities to us their skills and abilities
provides an ideal environment to observe
students’ interactions and engagement. to complex task or problems. Students

JECKA: Going forward, let's proceed to the are considered to have academic
respondents of the study. The respondents are
consisted of Grade 11 and Grade 12 students success when they meet specific
from San Luis Senior High School. A total of 20
attention out comes such as grade pain
students are selected, with an equal distribution
of 10 students from each grade level. The average (GPA), scores on standardized
researchers employed purposive sampling, a
non-probability sampling technique to identify tests, and skills acquisition across areas
respondents who met specific criteria relevant
to the research objectives. like reading and math.

NIKHO: The table showed that 10 or 50% of the

respondents were male while 10 or 50% of the
respondents were female.
JECKA: SECOND IS READ PPT
ALAY: The next table represents the distribution
of the students by grade level. It showed that 10
Most of the participants responses
or 50% of the respondents are Grade 11
students. On the other hand, 10 or 50% of the that, “I was Inspired by a guest speaker
respondents were Grade 12.
who came to our school. They talked
RENE: So, for chapter 4 it consists Results and
Discussion. of our study on how extracurricular about the importance of community
engagement enhances students' personal
development at San Luis Senior High School service and not it can make a positive
during SY 2024-2025.
impact if society” and “My classmate and
JECKA : Through semi-structured interviews
with twenty Grade 11 and 12 students, we I were brainstorming the ideas for a
identified key findings.
school project and one of them
NIKHO: READ PPT FIRST
mentioned the club. If sounded like a
great opportunity to work together and between Extracurricular Activities and

achieve a common goal”. The Academic Achievement". The purpose

inspiration to join came from of this study was to determine if

realization of how community service there's a relationship between

can create a positive impact on extracurricular participation and

society and opportunity to work academic achievement as measured

together towards a common goal. This by the compute score on the American

highlights the influence of meaningful College Test (ACT) and formulate

experiences and collaboration in grade point average (GPA) throughout

making [Link] supports with the a student’s attendance in high school.

study of Yiu-Kong Chan (2016), which Specifically, this study examined

highlights that learning effectiveness student participant and nonparticipant

requires an understanding of the in extracurricular activities.

relationships among extracurricular

ZOE: SECON SOP QUESTION READ
activities, learning approach and
PPT
academic performance.
Extracurricular activities, like sports,

music, and clubs, can affect how well

ALAY: THIRD PPT students do in school.

The most selected option is 2.1 READ PPT

“It’s the opportunities that the club or

Most respondents stated that
group has offer for my personal
“Students involved in extracurricular
growth”. This response highlights
activities often develop better time
the importance of personal
management and organization skills,
development as a key motivator for
which can improve their academic
participation. This suggests that the
performance.” Students who joined
individuals value the opportunities
extracurricular activities learn how to
provided by the club or group to
us their time wisely. Learners also
enhance their skills, knowledge,
become more organized in handling
and experiences. According to Robert
their tasks. These skills help them
Freeman (2019), "The Relationship
complete schoolwork on time. As a
result, their academic performance discipline and time management by

improves. balancing academic and non-academic

responsibilities.
According to Ajmi (2023), extracurricular

activities (ECAS) play a vital role in JECKA:2.3 READ PPT

shaping student lives. These activities

Large number of participants
have been embedded in higher education
answered that “students meet new
institutions (HEIs) to complement the
people and learn how to communicate
curriculum, and augment student’s
and work with others”. Students meet
educational experience. In addition, they
new friends and connect with different
are organized to simulate student’s
people. They develop their
interpersonal skills, such as leadership,
communication skills and confidently
time management, and communication
share their ideas. By working together,
skills.
they learn the value of teamwork and

RENE:2.2 READ PPT collaboration. These experiences help

them grow both personally and

Majority of the respondents indicated
academically.
that “Students develop effective time

management skills”. Students learn to According to Adnan and Warman (2017),

prioritize tasks and allocate their time students’ participation in co-curricular

efficiency, ensuring they complete activities helps to promote student’s

schoolwork and extracurricular social skills in order to enter any field for

activities without feeling future prospect to produce skilled human

overwhelmed. Bu managing their capital in terms of academic and

schedules effectively, they reduce character.

stress and improve their ability to

meet deadlines. Prepared for future

NIKHO: THIRD SOP QUESTION READ
academic, personal and professional
PPT
challenges.

This examines how students' social

This aligns with Zaheer and Munir
relationships, emotional health, and
(2021), which discussed how students
personal development are impacted
involved in extracurriculars, learn
by extracurricular activities in addition practice in expressing their thoughts and

to their academic performance listening to others.”According to the

gathered data, strengthening their

3.1 READ PPT
capacity to listen intently and
Most of the participants responded
articulate thoughts clearly, students
“Extracurricular activities boost students'
who participate in extracurricular
self-esteem by helping them develop new
activities are able to communicate
skills, achieve goals, and feel a sense of
more effectively. They gain the ability
accomplishment.” Based on the
to properly express their ideas and
collected data, when students
take into account various viewpoints,
participate in extracurricular activities,
which helps them in both their
they gain confidence in themselves.
academic and social lives.
Learning new skills and achieving
This corresponds with the research of
their goals makes them feel proud and
Kakungulu (2024), emphasized that
accomplished. This boost in self-
extracurricular activities have
esteem helps them believe in their
enumerable benefits such as
abilities, which can have a positive
improvement of academic performance,
impact on their academic and
development of pertinent social skills and
personal development.
leadership qualities, stress relief and
This aligns with the study of Rahayu
establishment of an overall healthy and
(2023), which explored that
balanced. Engaging in extracurricular
extracurricular activities are part of the
activities is a great way to enhance
school curriculum that has significant
student life and can significantly add to
implications for adolescent’s
their professional development.
developments, improving academic
ZOE: 3.3 READ PPT
achievements and character

development. A significant proportion of

participants indicated “Extracurricular

ALAY: 3.2 READ PPT
activities help reduce stress by giving
The majority “Being involved in
students a fun and productive break from
extracurricular activities helps students
schoolwork.” As per the collected
communicate better by giving them
information, students can take a academic performance while actively

meaningful and enjoyable break from participating in extracurricular

study by participating in engagements, often leading to stress,

extracurricular activities. Engaging in exhaustion, and time management

an activity they enjoy allows children issues.

to unwind and rejuvenate, which

4.1 READ PPT
makes it simpler for them to manage
The survey results showed that a
stress and maintain their academic
significant proportion of participants
motivation.
stated, “sometimes, I struggle with time
This supports the study of Gunuc and
management and end up sacrificing the
Kuzu (2015), which stated that defined
no. of hours that I am sleeping” Many
engagement as “The Quality and Quality
students struggle with time
of Students Psychological, Cognitive,
management, often sacrificing sleep
Emotional and Behavioral Reactions to
to keep up with both commitments.
the Learning Process as well as to In
This suggests that the pressure to
Class/Out of Class Academic and Social
excel in both areas force students to
Activities, to Achieve Successful Learning
extend their working hours, leading to
Outcomes”. The construct of students’
exhaustion. The lack of rest can affect
engagements consists of three
their focus, productivity, and overall
dimensions: Emotional, Behavioral, and
health, making it even more
Cognitive.
challenging to balance their

RENE: AND LAST SOP QUESTION\ responsibilities effectively.

STATEMENT READ PPT

According to Zaheer and Munir (2021),

Balancing academics and the impacts of extracurricular

extracurricular activities are a involvement on academics, suggesting

common struggle for many students. that structured planning is necessary to

Both require time, effort, and avoid academic decline.

commitment, making it difficult to

JECKA: 4.2 READ PPT
manage responsibilities effectively.
Majority of the respondents indicated
The challenge lies in maintaining good
that “Feeling physically and mentally
exhausted”, is the most common actively participating in extracurricular

challenge that learners encounter in activities creates a heavy mental

balancing both academics and burden. The overwhelming demands

extracurricular commitments. This can lead to emotional strain, reduced

suggests that the constant pressure concentration, and even a

to perform well in both areas drain

decline in academic performance,
students of their energy and
affecting both their personal growth
motivation. The overwhelming
and overall well-being. This aligns with
workload and demanding schedule
Zaheer and Munir (2021), which they
can lead to burnout, making it harder
discovered that the impact of out-of-class
for them to stay focused, engaged,
activities on student’s academic
and productive in their academic and
performance, suggesting that excessive
extracurricular activities.
participation can lead to overlapping

This reflects the conclusions of Gunuc responsibilities and mental strain.

and Kuzu (2015), explained that students

ALAY: And lastly for chapter 5 it includes
engagement involves emotional,
conclusion and recommendation
behavioral, and cognitive aspects.
ZOE: READ PPT
Overcommitment to extracurricular

activities can lead to mental fatigue and RENE: READ PPT

burnout. Poor balance can cause stress,

Students participate in extracurricular
exhaustion and disengagement.
activities because they are encouraged

NIKHO: 4.3 READ PPT by teachers, influenced by friends, or

personally interested.
A large number of participants

reported that,” they experience stress JECKA: READ PPT

and anxiety from overlapping

Extracurricular activities can affect
responsibilities” Many students
students’ grades and learning, so they
experience stress and anxiety due to
need to balance their studies and
overlapping responsibilities. This
activities.
indicates that the constant pressure to
NIKHO: READ PPT
meet academic deadlines while
These activities help students build ALAY: School Administrators must

friendships, improve emotional well- develop and maintain a diverse range

being, and develop as individuals of extracurricular activities that cater to

different student interests and abilities.

ALAY: READ PPT

ZOE: Future Researchers expected to

Managing schoolwork and
explore the role of technology and
extracurriculars can be difficult, so
digital platforms in expanding access
students need support, time
to extracurricular opportunities.
management skills, and a flexible

schedule to succeed in both.

ZOE: READ PPT

RENE: Students should actively

participate in extracurricular activities

that align with their interests and

strengths to develop leadership,

teamwork, and time management

skills. Students should also balance

academic responsibilities with

extracurricular involvement to ensure

holistic growth and avoid burnout.

JECKA: Teachers advised to

encourage students to engage in

extracurricular activities by highlighting

their benefits and integrating them into

the learning environment.

NIKHO: Parents had better support

and motivate children to engage in

extracurricular activities by providing

guidance and necessary resources.