Conclusion

In light of the above findings, the following conclusions were drawn:

The researchers therefore conclude that most of the respondents were ages range

about 14-17 years old most of them are 14 years old with a percentage of 94% .Majority

of them were male with a total of 33 or 66%. A total of 50 grade 8 respondents from

different sports activities were the target respondents. 18 persons belongs to basketball

sports, 13 belongs to the persons who plays volleyball,9 belongs to badminton sports,, 8

belongs to running, while only 2 person belong to walking.

In self-determination, the researcher concluded that all of the respondents agreed

that the self-determination affects the academic performance based on the benefits of

regular sports activities performance of the respondents with a total sum in physical

benefits 4.12 weighted mean, social benefits 4.38 weighted mean, and mental benefits

with 4.37 weighted mean.In Physical benefits. Healthier weight with a total of

4.92Strongly Agree as perceived by the respondents while mean score of 2.25

which point out that respondents are disagreed that it gives more energy to

them. The perception in Social benefits, help the individual by Making friends

and connecting with people got 4.78 they are strongly agree. Challenging

stigma and discrimination got the lowest 3.8 weighted mean. Lastly the

perception of mental benefits in academic performance, respondents

strongly agree that it Promotes positive mood 4.68 and the lowest mean

score 3.76 which is neutral in Clearer thinking.

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 In terms of the opinions and the relationship of regular sports activity in

their academic performance Sports activities are very useful and helpful for

enhancing the academic mission of school in the first rank with a mean

response of 4.92. Elimination of physical education and sports program from

annual calendar of school improve the academic performance of students,

with a total 1.94 weighted mean they are disagreed it is in the tenth rank.

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