Stress Management of Athletes and Coaches of Bagbag National High School: Basis for Enhanced Stress Management Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study aims to discover how coaches and athletes handle stress and how stress affects their behavior and attitude. This study focuses on the stressful situations and stress management strategies of athletes and coaches of Bagbag National High School SY 2015-2016

METHODS

Descriptive research was applied in this study. The sample included 28 athletes and 6 coaches in different events. The research instruments were questionnaires and interviews. Hence, Survey Research design was employed.

RESULTS

The main findings of this study indicate that despite of the cultural differences, the main cause of stress is difficulty in training brought about by lack of sleep and conflict on academic standing resulting to poor performance. Based on the data, the athletes and coaches of the school face difficulty in managing stress.

DISCUSSIONS

The study is largely dependent on the respondents' behavior, attitude and characteristics. Educational experiences can also be perceived as stressful. This study is not applicable to all people.