Creating Sports Development Program to Increase Students' Sports Participation

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Sport is a part of human civilization. Whereas in the past, people are doing their best and giving all their strengths just to win a certain sporting event. Eventually, sports became a form of entertainment, as well as an avenue to practice and show physical prowess and skill. Participation in sports is extremely important and should be encouraged much more. Children and young people in particular need to do sport so that they develop good habits that they can continue into adulthood. The main benefits of sport are improved health and fitness, and the development of social and communication skills of the students.

METHODS

This study had been conducted among students of Liwayway National High School, Mauban, Quezon and they are randomly selected as a part of this study. It had been utilized the descriptive methods of research to create a sports development program to increase student's sports participation.

RESULTS

The research study has revealed that sports development is an important tool to increase student participation in sports. It found out that athletes, coaches, and trainers need routinized activities in order to perform and excel in sports. The sports development program was highly acceptable on the parts of students in a way that training is properly guided.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the results, the researchers concluded that a sustainable sports development program is essential to increase student's sports participation. Additional activities and enrichment will be given for further improvement of the school sports development program to make it highly effective among the students so that, it will provide more opportunities for them to participate in sports.