The Effect of Profile, Attitude and Physical Fitness of Grade 7 Students of Sta. anastacia-San Rafael National High School Towards Physical Education

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Childhood and adolescence are critical time period for adopting a physically active lifestyle. Health-related fitness includes the components of cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, body composition, and flexibility. Skill related fitness includes factors such as agility, balance, coordination, speed, power, and reaction time. The main objective of the study is to investigate the associations of physical fitness and attitude of the students towards Physical education.

METHODS

The researcher utilized the descriptive research method through the survey technique, chosen on the appropriateness to the problem. The questionnaire was the major instrument used in gathering data. It was divided into two parts the profile of the respondents included the age and gender. The validation of the instrument was done through face value validation and by administering the survey instrument to a group of respondents who are not the target respondents of this study. At the same time, a group of grade 7 students who are not respondents in this study was asked to answer the questionnaire. Once they were retrieved, the researcher revised the questionnaire based on the result of the mock survey. Items which are not understood by the sample population were revised.

RESULTS

Based on the findings of the study, the following are the conclusions arrived at. All the respondents are in the adolescent stage with the majority as 13 years old and female and most of the respondents' level of fitness is normal. The respondents have a neutral attitude towards Physical Education subject. There is no significant relationship in the respondents' level of measured fitness when grouped according to age. However, there is a significant relationship when grouped according to gender. There is no significant relationship in the respondents' level of physical fitness when grouped according to age and gender. There is a significant relationship between respondents' level of fitness and attitude towards Physical Education.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate the need for teachers to be aware and be guided by the findings of the study and must ensure that all students are actively engaged in physical activities in school and even outside the schools. The students must be receptive enough to be active participants to the proposed programs and must be instruments in enticing other classmates who are reluctant to join by encouraging and helping them cope with the demands of physical activities.