A Link Between Academic Achievement and Sports Performanceamong Special Program for Sports (SPS) Students of Gov. Felicisimo T. San Luis Integrated Senior High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Education (Department of Education) Order 25, series 2015, Implementing Guidelines on the Special Program for Sports (SPS) this program aims to address the needs of talented students in different sports discipline by providing SPS program in regular high school which has the capacity to implement and to sustain the program in terms of trained teachers, facilities and equipment. In the same way, Republic Act No.10676 known as the Student-Athletes Protection Act recognizes the rights of student-athletes to further hone their skills and abilities in their respective fields of amateur sports without neglecting their education and general well-being. It also recognizes the right of student-athletes. Hence, the objective of the study is to determine the link between academic achievement and sports performance among SPS students of GFTSISHS.

METHODS

The researcher made a list of all that the questionnaire that was meant to measure and check the items on the questionnaire against this list. For reliability, the researcher used the test re-test reliability where he conducted the questionnaire to athletes who were not his. In determining the level of academic achievement and sports performance of the SPS students the researcher used mean and the standard deviation. To determine the significant relationship between academic achievements and sports performance among SPS student-athletes of GFTSISHS the researcher used statistical regression.

RESULTS

It is clear that students’ profile in terms of age, gender, grade level monthly family income, years in sports and sports involvement have a significant relationship with the academic achievements in terms of academic awards. While gender grade level, monthly family income, number of years in sports, and sports involvement have a significant relationship to the sports achievement of the students. It means the mentioned profile of the respondents is very important to consider in sports achievements.

DISCUSSIONS

Since SPS students’ profile is significantly related to academic achievements and sports performance of the students, it is recommended that the school must strengthen the policies regarding the program so that the school will be able to train students effectively. SPS support system is significantly related to academic achievement and aspects of sports performance. The school must strengthen the partnership to the different stakeholders for the students and school as well receive more support from them. The school as the second home of the students must create a harmonious relationship with the community. The school administration and the teachers as well must be considerate enough in giving incentives and considerations to the athletes. The school heads and the teacher may talk about the budget regarding the improvements and purchase of sports equipment necessary during training and competition.