Sports Extra-Curricular Activities: Factors Affecting the Academic Performance of Senior High School Students in Corazon C. Aquino High School

Abstract

This study aims to measure the effects of extra-curricular activities in the academic performance of senior high school student-athletes of Corazon C. Aquino High School in Gerona, Tarlac. It seeks to identify how the academic performance of the student-athletes is assessed, the factors affecting the student-athletes’ academic performance due to sports extra-curricular activities, and the causes of the identified factors. Specifically, this paper would like to find out how physical, emotional, mental, and social factors affect student athletes’ academic performance. This paper is expected to yield contribution through its proposed action plan that includes strong implementation of sports program and campaign.