Project SIPA (Strategic andIntensive Training Program for Athletes): to Increase the Number of qualified Athletes of Florita Herrera Irizari National High School for Provincial Athletic Meet

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

School sports competition help enhance physical and social skills. Sport offer students a change from the monotony of their life and more likely to be more active for the rest of their lives. In Florita Herrera Irizari National High School, the researchers conducted different sport activities specifically Sepak Takraw and found players to not be skilled enough to fight for the next level of competition. Therefore, Project SIPA was introduced to increase the number of qualified Athletes for Provincial Athletic Meet.

METHODS

The descriptive quantitative method of research was used in the conduct of the study. From seventeen (17) Sepak Takraw players both male and female only 53% were qualified for the Provincial Athletic Meet. Thus, the researcher conducted the strategic and intensive training program to increase the number of qualified athletes for the Provincial Athletic Meet.

RESULTS

Through the intervention given, the number of qualified athletes increased from three (3) to nine (9) players. The project resulted from having only two boys and one girl qualified for Provincial Athletic Meet during 2016-2017 to seven boys and two girls qualified to join the Provincial Athletic Meet of 2018-2019.

DISCUSSIONS

The researcher found out that there should be a need to conduct strategic and intensive training program for the players and coaches. In Florita Herrera Irizari National High School, we invited a highly competent and physically active trainer to help improve the students’ skills, techniques and strategies in playing Sepak Takraw. Furthermore, the researcher firmly believed that through project SIPA, the number of qualified athletes will increase.