Progress in Classroom Performance as a Result of the Involvement of Intermediate Pupils in Sports Activities

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Pupils are very playful even outside and inside the classroom. They always want to allow portions of their time in doing activities that manifest the "child" in each and every one of them. As defined, sports are an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment. The research also focuses on the result of sports involved in the progress of Intermediate Level pupils.

METHODS

Using a mixed method investigation as a research method, the researchers conducted this in Intermediate Level pupils. The subjects of this research were Grades IV-VI pupils. The data were obtained from the class advisers and the acting guidance counselor of the school and base from the observations of coaches who constantly supervised them during training.

RESULTS

The result shows that there is a significant difference in the progress or improvement of the performance in the classroom of selected Grades IV-VI pupils through sports involvement or activity. If a pupil is a task-and goal-oriented then he or she is will show a sense of confidence and motivation into any life context like academics, and, will make use of studying and learning techniques that are sure to improve classroom performance. A combination of motivation and intelligence will definitely lead to a strong positive link between participation in sports activity and progress in the achievement of Grades IV-VI pupils.

DISCUSSIONS

The benefits of sports involvement applied to Intermediate pupils. The researchers studied elementary pupils -athletes with respect to their progress in their performance. The researchers found out that they performed better in school due to the fact that they were aiming to participate in sports activities increased their desire to attend classes daily. Furthermore, the authors indicated that the positive results of this activity pertained significantly to Grades IV-VI pupils since they were found to be more at risk of dropping out or committing absences.