Saint Theresa College of Tandag, Inc. Senior High School

SAINT THERESA COLLEGE OF TANDAG, INC.
Senior High School

Tandag City, Surigao del Sur
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perspective, there is considerable evidence that sports participation positively
relates to the academic achievement among youth Gerber, 1996; et al as cited
by Amy Rose Cole (2014). The sports context is an important setting in the lives
of the youth. Over 47 million youth participant in organized sports Ewing &
Seedfelt, 2002 as cited by Cole (2014). Since sports are a meaningful context in
which many young people participant, a youth sports team's maybe visible way in
which to promote optimal development.
According to (Tubic; et al 2015) the mechanism which explains the
positive correlation between sports engagement and academic achievement
concerns the effect of academic achievement due to neurohormonal balance and
reduction of boredom, which in turn results in increased attention and
concentration, an increased level of physical activity may additionally be related
to higher self-perception which also affects the fulfillment of school obligations
and thus academic achievement too. A positive correlation between sports
engagement and academic achievement can also be explained in terms of
personality traits developed in a person owning to the sport, which ranges from
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emotional stability and motivation for the achievement to integrated functions
such as conscientiousness, responsibility etc. (Tubic, 2013).
With this, the researcher aims to show that there is a need for balance
with regards to the sports and academic life of the student-athletes. In this study,
the researchers provide further discussions and practical suggestions in dealing
with the issue of student-athletes harmonizing their studies and sports demands.
This study, which is conducted at Saint Theresa College of Tandag Inc., will
show the researcher findings, discussions, analysis and conclusions. The result
of this study might help those students that are facing a great challenge in
balancing their time in both areas just to give the same amount of attention to
have a satisfying grade and good performance in their academic and sports
activities.
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Factors Affecting the  The academic

Academic Performance  Proposed
performance/GPA of
and Sports activities of Intervention to the
student-athletes: the respondents
factors affecting the
 time  The significant academic
management relationship between performance of the
 practice
the factors and the student-athletes
schedules
 Classes academic
schedules performance
INPUT PROCESS of the OUTPUT
 Difficulties in
student-athlete
doing reports
and
requirements
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Fig. 1 Schematic Diagram of the Study
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Theoretical Framework
This study is anchored in E.A Foreman (2013) and KM Matthews (2017) on
Student Athletes Involvement theory, stated that student-athletes' academic
performance has a direct correlation with their involvement level. Student-
athletes' relationship with other students and faculty members has a direct impact
on their overall grade point average.
Sitkowski (2008) the participation of high school sophomores and junior
students in sports activities was held constant as the independent variable to
determine its effect on the grade point average (dependent variable).
The independent variables were comprised of several different sporting
activities the students participated in. the dependent variable of this study was
comprised of several different scores that are received in the different subjects.
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Through the grades from the different subjects of the student-athletes, their GPA
was gathered.
Linder (2002) as cited by Prased (2012) discussed the results indicating a
positive relationship between academic achievement and physical activity could
be due to two reasons called the selection hypothesis and the situational
hypothesis. The selection hypothesis states that certain people naturally tend to
be drawn to an active lifestyle and are better in sports and academia. Recent
research by Mustelin et al. (in press) supports this idea as their results suggest
that genetic factors are s significant contributor towards sporting activity levels for
young adults. Therefore biological factors led some people towards a sporting
lifestyle and others towards a more sedentary lifestyle.
On the other hand, the situational hypothesis suggests that parents of
students who do well academically are more lenient towards allowing their child
to participate in sports. Cheung and Chow (2010) discuss the fact that parents
play an important role in their child’s participation or non-participation in sports.
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Parents of a ‘low-achieving’ child may be discouraging towards a sporting
lifestyle.
Conceptual Framework
In describing the conceptual framework, the researcher used the input-
process-output model approach system. The first box consists of factors affecting
the academic performance and sports activities of the student-athletes. It may
concern with their time management, practice schedule, class schedule, and
difficulties in doing reports and requirements.
The second box shows the academic performance of the students. This
involves their GPA or they’re grade point average from the first quarter of the first
semester. The last box illustrates the proposed intervention or the alternative
ways proposed by the researchers based on the findings of the study.
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Statement of the Problem
Saint Theresa College of Tandag Inc. pursues a good quality of education
as well as enhancing the skills of the students in extracurricular activities. Varsity
players are specifically involved in both areas (academics & extracurricular
activities). This study aims to determine the effects of sports activities towards
the academic performance of the Senior High school varsity players; it also aims
to identify some factors that might contribute in the struggles on how they
balance their studies and practices. This study specifically seeks to answer the
following questions;
1. What is the level of agreement on the factors affecting academic performance
on their sports activities conducted in terms of:
1.1 time management
1.2 practice schedule
1.3 class schedules
1.4 difficulties in doing reports and requirements
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2. What is the academic performance/GPA of the respondents?
3. Is there a significant relationship between the factors and the academic
performance of the student-athlete?
4. What intervention can be proposed to the factors affecting the academic
performance of the student-athletes?
Hypothesis
Ho: There is no significant relationship between the factors affecting the
academic performance of the varsity players in sports activities.
Significance of the study
The study is conducted to find out how wide the effect of being involved in
sports activities to the academic performance of the Senior High school varsity
students of Saint Theresa College of Tandag Inc., and to know if extracurricular
activities are considered a hindrance or challenge to execute properly in
academic performance. The result of the study might enlighten some of the
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students who view such activities as a waste of time and energy. It is also
beneficial to the Parents of the varsity students that have been supporting their
children financially and emotionally to know their children's concern as well as
the teachers that guides and teaches the students to be more responsible in
every work they are part of. And Future researchers may use this study as a
reference whenever they will conduct a study related to this topic.
Scope and limitation
This study focuses on the factors affecting sports activities to the academic
performance of Senior High School varsity students 2017-2018 of Saint Theresa
College of Tandag Inc., it includes the struggles that the varsity student's faced in
order to execute academic and sports activities fairly to have satisfying grades.
This study is limited to the grade 11 and grade 12 Senior high school students of
Saint Theresa College of Tandag Inc., the researcher doesn’t point out the
specific strand and event of the sports as long as the student is part of the
varsity.
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Definition of Terms
Senior High School. It is an added two years in high school that is part of
the K-12 curriculum before going to college. It is called grade 11 and grade 12,
the two final years of secondary.
Sports activities. It is an activity that the institution offers to the students
who want to be part of the varsity that involves playing different games; it’s either
indoor or outdoor.
Academic performance. It is the student’s goal or an act of achieving
something in the school like having a good grade.
GPA. Grade point average of the student-athletes.
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CHAPTER 2
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURES AND STUDIES
The purpose of this chapter is to give a complete understanding of the
origin of the study conducted, and to state the different related literatures and
studies that correlate with the current study.
Related Literatures
Foreign
This focuses on the correlation between extracurricular activities and
academic achievement in college students. It stated that there are disadvantages
in joining extracurricular activities in the student's performance, but there is also a
positive impact to the student’s character such as leadership enhancement,
longing self-conceit, and attachment to the institution.
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According to a study conducted by Dowling (2008), Franklin (2006; et al)
shows that involvement in sports activities at the college level has an impact on
the academic achievement of the students.
Then, Poh-Sun Seow and Gary Pan (2014) shows extracurricular activities
have become an important component of students’ school life and many schools
have invested significant resources on extracurricular activities.
In addition, (NHSAW, p. 9) shows that involvement in extracurricular
activities affects the academic performance of students. It also provides
opportunities for students to become a lot more responsible and well-rounded
educators equipped with academic skills.
However, according to Pfahler and Staples (2008) shows that there is a
big problem in the sports departments of school in terms of financial issues. It
also cited financial restrictions imposed by school districts’ central offices. It also
says that there are a lot of factors to be considered in school sports budgets such
as travel costs.
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Local
According to Myung Hee (2016) that was conducted in the Philippines, it is
stated that extracurricular activities are indeed correlated with academics. The
respondents were 438 students composed of 55% male; 33% were Euro-
American, 25% were African American and 39% were Latino. They are Grades 7
and 8 who undergone an investigation by the researcher about the effects of
participating in two domains of extracurricular activities who involved in sports
and performing arts or club.
In addition, R.L Almerol (2008)to determine the extent of involvement of
college student leaders in extracurricular activities along the areas of religious,
leisure, employment/part-time jobs, socio-political and sports and its influence in
their academic performance. Student leaders from Central Luzon State
University and Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology were asked to
supply information from a three-part questionnaire. Results revealed that the
student leaders of CLSU were sometimes involved in religious activities and
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sports activities while they were never involved in employment/part-time jobs
while for the student leaders of NEUST; they were sometimes involved in
religious and leisure activities, never involved in employment/part-time jobs and
rarely involved in socio-political activities and sports. Correlation analysis proved
that there was a relationship between extracurricular activities and academic
performance. For religious activities, being a church officer proved to have a
positive influence on the college students' grade point average. For leisure
activities, watching television as a traditional leisure activity have strong evidence
connecting to high academic performance while on the other side of leisure, the
involvement of drinking alcoholic drinks has yielded positive results, showing that
the more involvement means lower academic performances.
Related Studies
Foreign
In the South Dakota State University, Nicole Grimit's study examines the
effects that involvement in sports at the collegiate level. This study seeks to
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determine if participation in the collegiate athletes is beneficial to students or if its
disadvantages cover the advantages it gives. October 2013 sixty-even student-
athletes completed a survey to determine the effects of sports activities in the
SDSU’s campus. After the long run, this study found that participation in sports
activities is quite beneficial. It stated that athletes perform better in the
classroom, develop impressive time management skills, and were motivated to
attend classes and experience as a smoother transition into the college lifestyle.
In addition, according to the study conducted (Allen, 2013) in a Malaysian
university. Athletes that consist of 156 hockey players, after using the
socialization scale of the team it was revealed in the survey that there is a
positive relationship between the learning environment in the academic
achievement. The only negative relationship that exists in this study is the
relationship between the support system and the academic achievement of the
athletes.
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It was supported in the study conducted by Sitkowski (2018) about the
relationship between the in season and out of season school academic
performance of high school sophomores and juniors in one high school. It was
found that sports participation had a positive impact on academic performance
through an analysis of 249 male and female high school sophomores and juniors.
Sitkowski concluded high school athletes developed self-discipline, self-
confidence, and responsibility. In addition, he found high school athletes often
have lower dropout rates and fewer incidences of alcohol consumption.
In the study conducted by Kapur (2018), there are numerous factors within
the school and outside of school that influence the academic performance of the
students in secondary schools in India. The main areas that have been taken into
account include, factors influencing the academic performance of the students,
academic performance and a large number of student in a class, parental and
associated factors relating to academic achievement, the contribution of school
factors towards the academic performance of the students.
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Local
Sports has a great part in the lives of the students in high school all over
the globe, but it is also a factor that gives difficulty in balancing and budgeting
with regards to funding money to sustain the needs of the athletes. These cuts
usually performed in determining the relationship between sports participation
and academic achievement and if it's proven and utilized it would have a strong
observation and argument of the funding. The achievement of athletes was
higher than the student that focuses on the academic performance, but also
athletes lost some time in academic advantages over the course of the study,
meaning that they experienced negative growth due to lack of learning. While
non-participants did experience positive growth for they focus in the academic
performance instead in sports but in their case they lack in the practical
significance.
According to Ignacio et. al (2017), many students believe that once you
enter sports it can help you enhance your skills and health. However, students
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who are the focus in their studies believe that sports participation is just a
hindrance to excel in their academic courses and can give hectic schedules
because most of their time is in sports activities such as training to prepare for
the competition instead of studying. Some critics believed that there was no
possibility that the student-athletes achieve excellence in sports as well as in
academics at the same time. This study examined the relationship between
sports participation and academic achievement by randomly selected the thirty-
six (36) collegiate athletes with different academic courses who participated in
the National State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association Competition.
The respondents were measured based on their general average (GWA) that
were used in the analysis as a secondary data on the 1 st and 2nd semesters AY
2014-2016. After conducting the survey, it was revealed that sports participation
and academic has a good relationship in the lives of the student-athletes. It
stated that sports participation improved athletes' perceptions of academic
excellence, mental processes and becoming more logical and patient.
Insights Gained
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Along with the research with regards to the review of related pieces of
literature and studies that the researcher conducted, all of those added and
widens our knowledge in terms of the relationship that academic and sports
activities had in the student's life. Poh-Sun Seow and Gary Pan (2014) show that
extracurricular activities have become an important component of students'
school life, in addition, the study conducted by Nicole Grimit, found that
participation in sports activities is quite beneficial. Athletes perform better in the
classroom, develop impressive time management skills, and were motivated to
attend classes and experience as the smoother transition into the college
lifestyle. Many students believed that once you enter sports it can help you
enhance your skills and health. However, students who are the focus in their
studies believed that sports participation is just a hindrance to excel in their
academic courses as stated in the study conducted by Ignacio et. al (2017).
To sum up, the researchers found the positive impact of sports on the
student's life and the perspectives of some students who are too focus in their
studies why they didn't join such activities. It also shows that joining sports
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activities may cause hectic schedules and have the possibility to be left behind in
the academic activities due to some urgent practices or game that needs their
attention, it will help them practice time management and value it more, for every
second count. It can also mold them to be responsible and flexible at all times.
CHAPTER 3
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
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This chapter presents a description of the research design, research
locale, selection description of respondents, research instruments, data gathering
procedures and statistical treatment used.
Research Design
The researchers used a quantitative method to provide data information of
the study. The quantitative method is used to determine the number of varsity
students who had been struggling in harmonizing both areas and to identify the
academic performance of the respondents through their GPA.
Research Locale
Saint Theresa College of Tandag Inc. is located at corner Magsaysay and
Quezon St., Barangay Bag-ong Lungsod, Tandag City in the Province of Surigao
del Sur. It is a Catholic and the oldest Institution in Tandag City that is composed
of 4 departments namely: Elementary, Junior High School, Senior High School,
and College Department.
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Plate1: Map of Saint Theresa College of Tandag Inc. showing the sampling site.
Research Respondents
Among the four departments, Senior High School is the chosen
department where the researchers will conduct and gather information. All varsity
students of Senior High school are the respondents of this study, they comprise
of 60 males and females combined. The researchers choose varsity students for
they are the very reason this study is designed.
Sampling Technique
This study will use a universal sampling technique in determining the
samples of the study. Since varsity students comprise of only 60 male and
female combined in the Senior High School Department, the researchers will
make them all as respondents to make it fair. The respondents will be selected in
the classrooms they are involved since not all classrooms have varsity students.
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Research Instrument
The researchers will provide a researcher made questionnaire that will be
distributed to the respondents during the survey. The questionnaire consists of
questions that may help the researchers determine what the respondent's
opinions and experiences regarding the effect of sports activities in their
academic performance and the struggles faced regarding that matter. The
questionnaire is validated by the Physical Education teachers for a reliable
survey questionnaire.
Data Gathering Procedures
Before conducting a survey in the classrooms of the respondents, the
researchers will seek the permission of the principal and the subject teachers of
each classroom using a permission letter to allow the researchers to conduct a
survey.
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During the survey, the selected respondents will be given a questionnaire
and enough time to answer and understand the questions well. Researchers will
guide the respondents for further clarification.
After conducting, the answer of the respondents will be gathered and
analyzed, it will be divided then tallied based on the answers in the
questionnaire. The study will be tracked 2-3 consecutive days to have enough
time during the conduction and will be able to gather enough information
regarding the study. The answer of the respondents will help the researchers in
reaching the conclusion of the problem.
Statistical Treatment of Data
Since varsity students of Saint Theresa College of Tandag Inc. are only
composed of 60 male and female combined, specifically in Senior High School
Department, the researchers will use universal sampling technique where all
varsity students which are 60 in number will be the respondents of the study.
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After the collection of data, the results will be analyzed and interpreted in
the following statistical tools.
1. Weighted mean. Will be used to answer problem number one which is
the factors affecting the academic performance and sports activities of the
respondents.
2. Frequency counting. Will be used to answer problem number two which
is the academic performance of the respondents.
3. Pearson product Correlation. Will be used to know if there is a
significant relationship between factors affecting academic performance
while involving in sports activities.
Scale Range of Weighted Interpretation

Mean
5 4.2-5.0 Strongly Agree

4 3.4-4.19 Agree
3 2.6-3.39 Neutral
2 1.8-2.59 Disagree
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1 1-1.79 Strongly Disagree
CHAPTER 4
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
The chapter presents the analysis and interpretation of data gathered from
the respondents – Senior High School Department. The data are presented
according to the sequence of the sub-problems cited in the statement of the
problem and hypothesis, chapter 1 of the study.
Table 1
Agreement/Disagreement on the Factors Affecting the Academic

Performance of the respondents
Factors Weighted Adjectival

Mean Rating
Time Management
I have the habit of outlining the activities for the day. 2.67 Neutral
I use my free time doing academic related works. 2.42 Disagree
I use my free time doing leisure. 2.8 Neutral
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I often use my free time together with my family. 2.17 Disagree

I often use my time doing nothing. 3.07 Neutral
Mean 2.63 Neutral
Practice Schedule
Our practice usually finishes at 8-9 pm. 2.68 Neutral
My practice Schedule conflicts with my classes schedules. 3.08 Neutral
I have practices every day. 2.78 Neutral
I have practices even on Saturdays and Sundays. 3.05 Neutral
There are times I am absent from my practices. 2.53 Disagree
Mean 2.82 Neutral
Classes Schedules
I get tired of going to my classes due to my night practices as an athlete. 3.28 Neutral
My classes schedule conflicts with my practice schedules. 2.82 Neutral
I came to my classes late because I wake up late 3.1 Neutral
There are times that I can’t focus on listening to the discussant in front 3.03 Neutral
due to lack of rest.
There are times I can’t make it on my classes because of tiredness. 3.4 Agree
Mean 3.14 Neutral
Difficulties in doing reports and assignment
My requirements make me stress. 2.47 Disagree
There are times I forgot to prepare my reports in the different subjects. 2.68 Neutral
I rush doing my requirements in school. 2.67 Neutral
I don’t usually fully understand my reports in school. 2.15 Disagree
Sometimes I tend to forget doing my reports and requirements in school. 3.15 Neutral
Mean 2.62 Neutral
Overall Mean 2.80 Neutral
Presented in Table 1 is the Level of agreement/disagreement on the
factors affecting the academic performance of the student-athletes. Based on
these results, every factor has the adjectival rating of Neutral in summing the five
questions with its rating. In factor A which is time management, the highest
weighted mean is indicator no. 5 which is 3.07 that stated “I often use my time
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doing nothing”, with an adjectival rating of Neutral. The lowest weighted mean in
time management factor is in the indicator no. 3 which is 2.8 that stated “I use my
free time doing academic related works”, also with an adjectival rating of Neutral.
In practice schedule, the highest weighted mean is the indicator no. 2
which is 3.08 that stated “My practice schedule conflicts with my classes’
schedules”, with an adjectival rating of Neutral. The lowest weighted mean in this
factor is the indicator no. 5 which is 2.53 that stated “there are times I am absent
on my practices”, with an adjectival rating of Disagree.
And in the factors class schedules and Difficulties in doing reports and
requirements, the highest weighted mean are the indicators no. 1 which is 3.28
that stated “I get tired going to my classes due to my night practices as an
athlete”, with an adjectival rating of Neutral and no. 5 which is 3.15 that stated
“Sometimes I tend to forget doing my reports and requirements in school”, with
an adjectival rating of Neutral. And the lowest weighted mean are indicators no. 2
which is 2.82 that stated “My class schedule conflicts with my practice schedule”,
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with an adjectival rating of Neutral and indicator no. 4 which is 2.15 that stated “I
don’t usually fully understand my reports in school”, with an adjectival rating of
Disagree.
When summing up all the mean in the factors A which is 2.63, B which is
2.82, C which is 3.14, & D which is 2.62 will result 2.80 overall mean with an
adjectival rating of Neutral, it implies that neither the respondents agree or
disagree about the factors that affect their academic performance.
The current study opposes in the study conducted by Nicole Grimit (2014).
His study found that athletes perform better in the classroom and develop
impressive time management skills. Based on the result, the highest mean in the
factor time management is in the indicator no. 5 that stated "I often use my time
doing nothing", and in class schedule, the highest mean is indicator no. 1 that
stated, "I get tired going to my classes due to my night practices". Both indicators
are in the adjectival rating of Neutral.
Table 2
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Academic Performance of the Respondents
GPA FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE

90-95 19 31.67
85-89 27 45
80-84 10 16.67
79 and below 4 6.66
Total 60 100
Table 2 shows that the grade point average 85-89 got the highest
frequency of 27 or a total percentage of 45%, the grade point average 90-95 is
the second of the highest frequency which is 19 or a total percentage of 31.67%.
The grade point average 80-84 is the third that has a frequency of 10 out of 60
respondents or a total percentage of 16.67% and the grade point average 79
below got the lowest frequency of 4 or a total percentage of 6.66% out of 100%.
The result of the survey shows that the respondents got a good academic
performance while involving in any sports-related activities.
This study coincides in the study conducted by Sitwoski (2008), in using
GPA to analyze the academic performance of the varsity students. But, the
difference is the current study used GPA to analyze if the varsity students got a
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good performance in their academics while involving in sports-related activities.
On the other hand, the study conducted by Sitwoski used GPA to differentiate the
scores of the student-athletes and students who focus on the academics and
didn't involve in any sports-related activities.
Table 3
The relationship between the Level of Factors and the Academic

Performance of the respondents
Variable Tested Computed r P value Conclusion

Level of Factors
Vs. Academic -0.022 0.978 Not Significant
Performance
As depicted on the table above, the level of factors versus the academic
performance of the respondents with a computed r of -0.022 and a P value of
0.978 which is greater than to the level of significance at 5% level. Failed to
reject the Ho or the null hypothesis it shows not significant, meaning there is no
significant relationship between the level of factors and the academic
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performance of the respondents. The factors and the academic performance are
independent. Academic performance of the respondents cannot be affected by
the factors while involving in sports-related activities.
The result opposes the study of Sitwoski (2008) about the
academic performance, being a dependent variable and the only independent
variables are the different sporting activities that the students participated in.
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CHAPTER 5
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This chapter contains the summary of findings, the conclusions, and
recommendations drawn out from the results obtained.
Summary of Findings
Based on the analysis and interpretation of data, the level of
agreement/disagreement of the factors affecting the academic performance of
the respondents, the overall mean of the factors time management, practice
schedule, class schedule and difficulties in doing reports and requirements is
2.80 with an adjectival rating of Neutral. The respondents neither agree nor
disagree about the factors that affect their academic performance. On the survey
conducted by the researchers, only factors’ time management and difficulties in
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doing reports and requirements got the lowest mean, meaning the respondents
didn’t give enough attention in managing their time and having difficulties in doing
reports and requirements.
In terms of the academic performance of the respondents, out of 60, there
are 27 respondents got an 85-89 grade point average which is the highest
frequency, the second is 19 respondents out of 60 got a 90-95 grade point
average which is a good one while involving in sports-related activities. While in
terms of the relationship between the level of factors and the academic
performance of the respondents, through the use of the Pearson correlation, the
results show that there is no significant relationship between the two.
Conclusion
Based on the findings, factors such as time management, practice
schedule, class schedule and difficulties in doing reports and requirements
cannot affect the academic performance of the student-athletes; the academic
performance and factors are both independent variables. This means there is no
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relationship between the two. Based on the survey, most of the student-athletes
got an 85-89 grade point average. With this, the researchers conclude that the
academic performance of the student-athletes cannot be affected while they
engage to any sports activities; the grades of the said respondents depends
upon his/her determination and perseverance to pass his/her academics whether
how difficult to surpass the following factors. The maintenance of time
management is very important to balance tasks, time management is one of the
factors but also an alternative way to have a smooth day ahead and no more
“catching up”.
Recommendation
Based on the gathered data and findings, the researchers’ suggest the
proposed tips given in Breaking Muscle Page to help varsity students balance
their academics and sports related activities; and will serve as an intervention for
their difficulties. Also to enhance time management and difficulties in doing
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reports and requirements since these two factors have the lowest attention from
the student-athletes.
First of the tips is Manage your time. With competing demands placed on
your time, you must plan your known time schedule. Known times are school
time, game and practice time. By blocking this known time on your calendar, you
can determine your actual homework time and study time. Second, Plan your
week. Look at your calendar and note when you have projects due, tests
scheduled, practice and game scheduled. Plan how will you study and when you
will study. Third, Do not procrastinate. Do assignments, projects, reports etc. as
soon as they are given, rather than waiting until the last minute. And lastly, Use
your weekends and free time wisely. Serves’ as preparation time for the week
ahead.
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APPENDIX A
Permission Letter to the Research Adviser
July 20, 2018
EMERICK A. QUEVEDO
Teacher of Saint Theresa College of Tandag Inc.
STC – Tandag City
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SIR:
Greetings.
The undersigned are students in the Humanities and Social Sciences strand,
Grade 12 Fr. Delos Santos and working on research study entitled: “Factors
Affecting Sports Activities to the Academic Performance of Senior High
School Varsity Students S.Y. 2017-2018”. Anent to this, we ask your
permission to be our research adviser to help our study become possible and
guide us throughout our research journey.
We are hoping for your kind consideration to this matter.

Thank you and God bless.
Respectfully yours,
CATHERINE M. FALCON (SGD) REYMOND M. ESTRADA (SGD)

Student Researcher Student Researcher
CHRISTINE R. PORTA (SGD) RICKLYN JAY J. DUA SGD)
DAVESON BRAIN P. REYNA (SGD) MARY- ANN B. SALISON (SGD)
NOTED:
ERVIN T. GENERAL (SGD)
Research Teacher
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APPROVED:
EMERICK A. QUEVEDO (SGD)
Teacher
APPENDIX B
Permission Letter to the Research Statistician
July 25, 2018
ROBERT E. WARIZA
Teacher
SDSSU – Main Campus, Tandag City
SIR:
Greetings.
permission to be our research statistician to help and guide us throughout our
research journey.
We are hoping for your kind consideration to this matter.

Respectfully yours,
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CHRISTINE R. PORTA (SGD) RICKLYN JAY J. DUA (SGD)
NOTED:
ERVIN T. GENERAL (SGD) EMERICK A. QUEVEDO (SGD)
Research Teacher Research Adviser
APPROVED:
ROBERT E. WARIZA (SGD)
Teacher
APPENDIX C
Permission Letter to the Principal of Senior High School Department
October 19, 2018
REYIEHL P. PAURNIA
Teacher
STC – Tandag City
MA’AM:
Greetings!
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School Varsity Students S.Y. 2017-2018”. With your expertise, we are humbly
asking your permission to validate the attached researcher-made questionnaire
for the study using the attached rating tool.
We are looking forward that our request would merit your positive response.
Respectfully yours,

NOTED:
APPROVED:
REYIEHL P. PAURNIA (SGD)
Teacher
APPENDIX D
Permission Letter to the Principal of Senior High School Department
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October 19, 2018
EDITHA R. NOZAL
Principal
Senior High School
Saint Theresa College of Tandag Inc.
MA’AM:
Warmest Greetings!
permission to conduct a research survey in the Senior High School Department.
The respondents would be all varsity students in senior high with no specific
strands. Survey questionnaires will be given to gather information and would last
only about 10-15 minutes.
Your approval to conduct this survey will be highly appreciated. Thank you and
God bless
Respectfully yours,

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NOTED:
APPROVED:
EDITHA R. NOZAL, MaEd (SGD)
Principal
APPENDIX E
Permission Letter to the Teachers
October 22, 2018
MA’AM/SIR:
Warm Greetings.
School Varsity Students S.Y. 2017-2018”. Anent to this, may we request to
kindly grant your permission to conduct a survey among the student-athletes
inside the classroom. We only need 10-15 minutes of your time.
Hoping for your kind consideration and understanding regarding this matter.
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Respectfully yours,

NOTED:
APPENDIX F
Permission Letter to the Grammarian
January 25, 2019
MARICAR V. JAMORA
English Teacher
Senior High School
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MA’AM:
Warmest Greetings!
permission to be our research grammarian, we believe in your expertise
regarding this matter.
We are humbly asking for your approval.
Respectfully yours,

NOTED:

APPROVED:
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MARICAR V. JAMORA (SGD)

Research Grammarian
APPENDIX G
Survey Questionnaire
Researcher-Made Questionnaire on the Factors Affecting Sports Activities

to the Academic Performance of Senior High School Varsity Students
NAME: _____________________________________________
(Optional)
A. Direction: Please read the following statement that show lists of what you
usually do through the help of the indicators. Check the boxes next to each
list and rate yourself honestly based on what you usually do; give the
statements using the following scales.
5 – Strongly Disagree 4 – Disagree 3 – Neutral 2 – Agree 1 – Strongly

Disagree
Indicators 5 4 3 2 1
A. Time Management
1. I have the habit in outlining the activities for
the day.
2. I use my free time doing academic related
works.
3. I use my free time doing my leisure.
4. I often use my free time together with my
family.
5. I often use my time doing nothing.
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B. Practice Schedule
1. The practice usually finish at 8-9 pm
2. My practice schedule conflicts with my classes
schedules.
3. I have practices every day.
4. I have practices even on Saturdays and
Sundays.
5. There are times I am absent on my practices.
C. Classes Schedules
1. I get tired going to my classes due to my night
practices as an athlete.
2. My classes schedule conflicts with my practice
schedules.
3. I came to my classes late because I wake up
late
4. There are times that I can’t focus on listening
to the discussant in front due to lack of rest.
5. I can’t make it on my classes because of
tiredness.
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D. Difficulties in Doing Reports and

Requirements
1. My requirements make me stress.
2. There are times I forgot to prepare my reports
in the different subjects.
3. I rush doing our requirements in school.
4. I don’t usually fully understand my reports in
school.
5. Sometimes I tend to forget doing my reports
and requirements in school.
B. Direction: Please answer the questions with full honestly. Shade your answer below.
1. What is your general average?

o 90-95
o 85-89
o 80-84
o 80 below
CURRICULUM VITAE
Personal Background
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Name: RICKLYN JAY JASON DUA
Nickname: Jeffrox
Address: Quezon, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur
Date of Birth: September 24, 2000
Place of Birth: Telaje, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur
Age: 18
Nationality: Filipino
Civil Status: Single
Mother’s Name: Maylyn Jason Dua
Father’s Name: Rex Yandug Dua
Educational Background
Secondary: Saint Theresa College of Tandag Inc.

Year Graduated: 2016
Elementary : Tandag Pilot Elementary School
Year Graduated: 2013
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SAINT THERESA COLLEGE OF TANDAG, INC.

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perspective, there is considerable evidence that sports participation positively

relates to the academic achievement among youth Gerber, 1996; et al as cited

which to promote optimal development.

According to (Tubic; et al 2015) the mechanism which explains the

positive correlation between sports engagement and academic achievement

concerns the effect of academic achievement due to neurohormonal balance and

reduction of boredom, which in turn results in increased attention and

concentration, an increased level of physical activity may additionally be related

to higher self-perception which also affects the fulfillment of school obligations

and thus academic achievement too. A positive correlation between sports

engagement and academic achievement can also be explained in terms of

emotional stability and motivation for the achievement to integrated functions

such as conscientiousness, responsibility etc. (Tubic, 2013).

the researchers provide further discussions and practical suggestions in dealing

Factors Affecting the  The academic

Fig. 1 Schematic Diagram of the Study

This study is anchored in E.A Foreman (2013) and KM Matthews (2017) on

Student Athletes Involvement theory, stated that student-athletes' academic

performance has a direct correlation with their involvement level. Student-

on their overall grade point average.

Sitkowski (2008) the participation of high school sophomores and junior

students in sports activities was held constant as the independent variable to

determine its effect on the grade point average (dependent variable).

The independent variables were comprised of several different sporting

Linder (2002) as cited by Prased (2012) discussed the results indicating a

positive relationship between academic achievement and physical activity could

lifestyle and others towards a more sedentary lifestyle.

On the other hand, the situational hypothesis suggests that parents of

play an important role in their child’s participation or non-participation in sports.

Parents of a ‘low-achieving’ child may be discouraging towards a sporting

In describing the conceptual framework, the researcher used the input-

the academic performance and sports activities of the student-athletes. It may

difficulties in doing reports and requirements.

ways proposed by the researchers based on the findings of the study.

Statement of the Problem

Saint Theresa College of Tandag Inc. pursues a good quality of education

as well as enhancing the skills of the students in extracurricular activities. Varsity

players are specifically involved in both areas (academics & extracurricular

1. What is the level of agreement on the factors affecting academic performance

on their sports activities conducted in terms of:

1.1 time management

1.2 practice schedule

1.3 class schedules

1.4 difficulties in doing reports and requirements

2. What is the academic performance/GPA of the respondents?

3. Is there a significant relationship between the factors and the academic

performance of the student-athlete?

4. What intervention can be proposed to the factors affecting the academic

performance of the student-athletes?

Ho: There is no significant relationship between the factors affecting the

academic performance of the varsity players in sports activities.

Significance of the study

students of Saint Theresa College of Tandag Inc., and to know if extracurricular

activities are considered a hindrance or challenge to execute properly in

children financially and emotionally to know their children's concern as well as

reference whenever they will conduct a study related to this topic.

Scope and limitation

performance of Senior High School varsity students 2017-2018 of Saint Theresa

the two final years of secondary.

Sports activities. It is an activity that the institution offers to the students

Academic performance. It is the student’s goal or an act of achieving