Physical Fitness, Nutritional Status and Academic Achievement of the athletes in East Unit of Cavite: Basis for Sports Development Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

One of the major concerns of the education sector is the development of a sound mind and body for the school pupils to learn effectively and efficiently. The inclusion of a physical fitness test and nutritional status check is highly significant. Poor nutritional status exists when a man is deprived of an adequate amount of essential nutrients. So, it is possible that a well-nourished child can be a good performer in school because he can do his work efficiently. Poor nutritional status could be observed globally especially in developing countries as the Philippines. It is one of the causes of poor academic achievement of the pupils.

METHODS

This study used the descriptive-survey with the correlational method of research as the most appropriate method to use because "it is directed towards the nature of the situation as it exists at the time of the study." The Correlational method will be used also to determine the possible relationship or association that may exist between the values of two sets of variables quantitatively.

RESULTS

Most of the athletes were excellent in their physical fitness test. The majority of them are normal in nutritional status. The academic achievement of the athletes generally falls under a fair level. The result shows that there is a highly significant relationship [ between nutritional status to the physical fitness of the athletes. Academic achievement and physical fitness are highly significant while there is no significant relationship between nutritional status and academic achievement.

DISCUSSIONS

The results recommend to maintain the physical fitness of the athlete, sustain the nutritional status by continuous support on their health condition, provide study program or self-learning modules to our athletes so that they may come up with their lessons and implement a sports development program.