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CHAPTER 1
THE PROBLEM
RATIONALE
The importance of education was instilled into me from an early age. It really
helped me to achieve a lot knowing that if something happened with sport, I would still
be on track for a different career. Having an education that I could come back to has
given me the motivation and confidence to achieve at the top level. (Canoe, 2014)
Academic is used to describe things that relate to the work done in schools,
colleges and universities, especially work which involves studying and reasoning rather
than practical or technical skills meanwhile Sports are activity involving physical
exertion and skill in which an individual team competes against another or others for
entertainment. Sports are games such as volleyball and basketball and other competitive
leisure activities which need physical effort and skill. If you say that someone is sport or
a good sport, you mean that they cope with a difficult situation or teasing a cheerful way.
It is not uncommon for people to assume that the average student athlete places a higher
surrounding the student athlete painted by popular media may hold in some cases, they
do not hold true for the vast majority. In fact the average real-life students athlete
performs better in school than you may realize. One of the hardest thing to do if you are
an athlete is to concurrent between Academic and sports. Some athletes are not focusing
on their academic they are more spending their time in sports rather than school activities
or in their studies.
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Balancing sports and academics can be a challenge for high school students, and
they often need the help of teachers and coaches to handle these pressures. However,
instead of acting like colleagues, these educators can seem more like rivals, each vying
Maintaining the balance between sports and academics is not impossible; there
are many famous sportsmen who have achieved success on both these fronts. How did
they manage to strike a balance? Effectively managing their time and a complete
dedication to their concerned sport, is key to the success. In today's competitive world,
having good education gives any student a kind of surety about his/her future, and is this
the reason why formal education has assumed so much significance. Thus, from a
practical perspective, students should give equal importance to sports and academics.
Every student athlete has the invariable task to study and compete, it’s like having
two day time job. Student athlete is a student before an athlete, after all. They know that
in order for them to be able to play the game they love, they have to perform well in
school to qualify or be allowed to play. The thought of not being able to play their
favorite sport simply because of failing grades is enough reason for many student athletes
to not only meet the academic requirements but often, exceed them.
Many children go through similar emotional turmoil on a daily basis while trying
to balance studies and sports. Chasing school projects deadlines, finishing homework and
keeping up with studies are the most strenuous forms of exercises that many students
Giving physical education and sports the requisite weightage in the school
curriculum is not an easy task and the stakeholders take time to accept sports at par with
Often, having students involved in extracurricular activities like sports can pose a
catch situation as the benefits of sports for students comes with the demand for their time,
Article 2, Section 13. The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-
building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and
social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and
Article 14, Section 19. (1). The State shall promote physical education and
teamwork, and excellence for the development of a healthy and alert citizenry.
(2) All educational institutions shall undertake regular sports activities throughout
THEORITICAL FRAMEWORK
discussed about how they properly manage their precious time for their Academics and
Sports performance. The theory aims to give enough knowledge to open the minds of
other people on how hard to be athlete at the same time and student.
(Dr. Burton R. Sisco). The purpose of the study was to better understand the level
student athletes at Rowan University during the 2006-2007 academic year. The subjects
The study also provides insight on the attitudes of student athletes' in regard to
Rowan University did not feel very strongly about either the importance or satisfaction of
involvement activities there were also significant relationships found between student
This study supports some of the research from the previous literature on
involvement theory.
Zero-Sum Model Theory Holland and Andre (2010) described Coleman’s theory to mean
This became known as the Zero-Sum Model. Coleman’s (2008) position was that a
commitment to the other two. Because sports are both athletic and social in nature,
participation is said to detract from academics. Although this is an important theory, there
is a lot of evidence against it (Marsh, 2001). Participation in athletics has often been
found to facilitate academic outcomes rather than detract from them (Marsh, 2001).
Developmental Theory, in which athletics are viewed as experiences that enhance the
facilitate not only nonacademic goals but also academic goals. “Participation…may, for
example, enhance perceived social status which in turn influences educational aspirations
and behaviors” (Marsh, 2001, p. 4). Participation enhances self-concept and self-efficacy,
which in turn has positive effects on other outcomes, like academic performance (Snyder
perspective. According to this theory, athletic participation aids the students’ overall
sports. Athletes may be motivated to perform at higher academic levels in order to remain
eligible, and athletic success may lead to a heightened sense of self-worth that spills over
into academic performance. As coaches, teachers, and parents take an interest in athletes,
elite peer groups and an orientation toward academic success, and athletes may have the
Spreitzer, 2008).
involvement by students at the community high school level. Miller, Pope and Steinman
(2005), found that students are fairly uninvolved on campus, as measured their
participation in athletic events, eating on campus, eating on campus, social clubs, and
cultural events.
This study is primarily attached on Astin (2006) he talked about how is the
involvement of students in balancing academic and sports at the senior student’s level.
Astin pointed out that athlete-student interaction has historically been minimal in
community senior level, which is one potential explanation for low levels of student
(Suggs, 2002), the study shows that the students where athletes are graduating at
higher rates than other students tend to be commuter institutions, historically ones with
extremely low graduation rates on average for the entire student body as whole. Cut right
(2004) found that during four years of high school, sports participation tended to lower
The study of (Rampell, 2010) present that Academic challenges certainly do not
exist for all student-athletes, but evidence suggests significant disparities, on average,
among the academic achievement levels for athletes and non-athletes. Studies indicate
that male and female students’ athletes, particularly those who were recruited for their
sport, have GPAs that are on average 85% lower than GPAs of student’s non-athletes.
The study of (Funk, 2011; Kimball & Freysinger,2012), the average graduation
rates for students’ athletes were respectively 31.5% points and 20% points lower than the
graduation rates of non-athletes. However, on the other hand, the combined graduation
rate for student-athletes scroll all sports are often higher than that of the rest of the
student body.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
On the other side, balancing academics and sports for student is important for they
can properly manage it. This study will give us privilege to address how the students
perform and their thoughts about it. Balancing two different work is a hard one that's why
it is expected to face different problems, so this study will help to know the right things in
managing it.
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Feedback
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This study aims to comprehend the student athlete life: balancing academics and
1.1 Age
1.2 Sex
motivation?
5. What is the proposed plan of action to enhance on how to balance academic and
sports?
This study was conducted at Joyland School Inc. in San Fabian, Pangasinan. This
study deals on capability to balance the academics and sports motivation of Senior High
School Students in Joyland School Inc. It focuses on the Senior High School Student
School Administrators. This study will help them to have the right help, guidance and
communication that they can give to their students involved that they can benefits from
playing sports while still enjoying a quality academic experience by prioritizing their
Future Researchers. This study will be useful refer to the researcher who would plan to
make related study about balancing both sports and academics career.
Teachers. This study will help them to help and guide their students to be aware of all
Parents. This study will help them to motivate their children to practice time
management. Parents can give help and encourage to their children in order to strike that
desired balance.
Students. This study will help them to be wise when it comes to time management
enable for them to manage one's time efficiently to balance their academics and sports
performance.
Researchers. This study will help them to be knowledgeable on balancing sports and
DEFINITION OF TERMS
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For the purpose of clarification, the most important terms used in this study have
Athlete. A person who is trained in or good at sports, games, exercise that require
Balancing. The state of having your weight spread equally. Time management. The
Career. A job or profession that someone does it for long time Invariable. Not changing
or capable of change.
Sports. An activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team
CHAPTER 2
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This chapter presents the gathered information from various sources such as
One of the biggest challenges facing Joyland School athletes may be balancing
academics and sports. Most Joyland School sports teams require their athletes to remain
academically eligible for the season. Often this means athletes must earn 80 above
passing grades in all classes, if they are to be part of their sports team. In Joyland school
they even require their athletes to maintain a specific grade point average if they are to be
eligible to compete in athletic events. If a student athlete can learn good study habits they
RELATED LITERATURE
student athlete, it is important to realize the differences that exist between the student
athlete and the non-student athlete. At first glance, the differences between student
athletes and other non-student athletes seem subtle. Both groups attend academics, but
one plays a sport whereas the other does not. The aspect of playing a sport adds
complexity to the life of the student athlete and forces them to constantly cope with
balancing the roles of being a student and an athlete. Sedlacek and Adams-Gaston, (1992)
students because student athletes seem to have a unique culture and set of experiences in
life that differentiate them from non-student athletes. Additionally, student athletes have
been shown to spend a great deal of time together and often share common goals and
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also noted that rather than thinking of athletes as traditional students in nontraditional
with their own culture and problems relating to the larger system.
RELATED STUDIES
Student athletes share the same challenges and struggle with the same
developmental tasks as other students, but they also encounter unique obstacles due to
their participation in sports Broughton and Neyer, (2001) Gohn and Albin, (2006). Time
isolation, fatigue, and low academic motivation may influence student athletes and affect
their success inside the classroom and on the field Gohn and Albin, (2006) Sharp and
Sheilley, (2008). Student athletes may also have difficulty developing autonomy and
interpersonal skills Howard-Hamilton and Sina, (2001). Broughton and Neyer (2001)
point out that a student athlete will often struggle finding balance: “Balancing athletic
and academic endeavors; balancing social activities with the isolation of athletic pursuits;
balancing physical health and injuries with the need to keep playing; balancing the
demands of various relationships, including coaches, parents, family, and friends; and
and Albin, (2006) Hill et al., (2001) Howard-Hamilton and Sina, (2001). It is often
assumed that student athletes are athletes first and students second Potuto and O’Hanlon
(2007); therefore, it is not a surprise that student athletes often struggle to balance their
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roles as students and athletes Gohn and Albin, (2006) Hill et al., (2001). Student athletes
encounter problems when they base their whole identity and self-confidence on their
athletic careers Gohn and Albin, (2006) Hill et al., (2001). Praise from family, friends,
peers, and media for a student athlete is a positive influence, but when the feedback only
hinges on making big plays and winning the game. This a problem because students
should be making tangible steps toward a future that focuses on all of their strengths, not
just athleticism” Hill et al., (2001). p. 37. Student athletes may have difficulty developing
an identity beyond sports, building their self-identity once their athletic career ends, and
struggle to develop career goals beyond professional sports Hill et al., (2001).
CHAPTER 3
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METHODOLOGY
This chapter presents the manner on how the study was conducted. This
encompasses the research design, research instrument, research locale and population of
RESEARCH DESIGN
This study uses descriptive method of gathering data. The descriptive method of
research is a fact finding study that attaches accurate and proper understanding of
findings. The main objective is to investigate or to know the balancing of academics &
sports of Students in Joyland School Inc. The researcher used this in order to show the
RESEARCH METHOD
This study utilized the descriptive method of research. The method is appropriate
to this study because this study aims to show the condition and state of SHS Students on
Balancing their Academics and Sports life. The technique used under descriptive method
is the normative survey. The survey is appropriate in this study since it enables the
researcher to formulate the general information. The researcher wants to use this kind of
research knowing the goals to acquire hand data from respondents to formulate
recommendations for the study. This study focused on the effectiveness of understanding
Senior High School Students in Joyland School, Inc., San Fabian, Pangasinan.
Table 1
Distribution of respondents by field
Please put a check mark (/) on the number of your perception on the level of
motivation.
1 Strongly Disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neither Agree nor Disagree
4 Agree
5 Strongly Agree
The research instrument that will be use is survey questionnaire to gather data
The Researchers asked permission to the School Director, Adviser, Head Teacher
toward Sports and Academics Questionnaire, average weighted mean will be used as an
2 1.80-2.59 Agree
4 3.40-4.19 Disagree
BIBLIOGRAPHY
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Book
Watt, S.K., & Moore, J.L. (2001). Who are students’ athletes? San Juan Francisco:
Josey- Bass.
Doctoral Dissertation
Gatlin, M. (2014). The Effect of College Student Athletes’ Academic and Athletic
Motivation on Overall College Satisfaction (Doctoral Dissertation, Auburn University).
Retrived from https://etd.auburn.edu/handle/10415/4376
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https://www.manilatimes.net/sports-and-academics-a-balancing-act-2/234377/
https://www.wgu.edu/heyteach/article/balancing-sports-and-academics-through-policy
https://aptparenting.com/balancing-sports-academics
https://makeachamp.com/blog/a-student-athlete-life-balancing-academics-and-sports
https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/featurephilia/story/balancing-sports-and-
academics-330125-2016-07-19
RESEARCH STUDY
Department of Education
Region 1
JOYLAND SCHOOL, INC.
Sison St. San Fabian Pangasinan
Tel.no (075) 653-1110
Madam:
Senior High School Athletes in Joyland School, Inc.” This is consonance with the
Premise to the above, we have the honor to request a favor from your good office
that we would allowed to distribute our questionnaire to the Senior High School Athletes
The success of this data gathering would depend largely on the administrative
The Researchers
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region 1
JOYLAND SCHOOL, INC.
Sison St. San Fabian, Pangasinan
Tel.no. (075) 653-1110
Sir/Madam:
of Senior High School Athletes in Joyland School, Inc.”. This is a consonance with the
Premise to the above, we have the honor to request a favor from your good
office that we would be allowed to distribute our questionnaire to the athletes in Senior
The success of this data gathering would depend largely on your support that
The Researchers
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region 1
JOYLAND SCHOOL, INC.
Sison St., San Fabian, Pangasinan
Tel. no. (075) 653-1110
Dear Respondents,
We, the undersigned, are conducting a study entitled “Balancing Academics and
Sports of Senior High School Athletes in Joyland School, Inc.”, San Fabian, Pangasinan.
answer the attached questionnaire for the data needed in our study.
Researchers
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region 1
JOYLAND SCHOOL, INC.
Sison St., San Fabian, Pangasinan
Tel. no. (075) 653-1110
__________________
Date
Sir:
We, the Grade 12 students taking Practical Research 2 under Dr. Heriberto A. Verceles,
are presently working on a research study entitled. “Balancing Academics and Sports of
Senior High School Athletes in Joyland School, Inc.” as part of our subject-requirements.
In this connection, may we request your presence as a chairman of the panel of examiners
for our thesis proposal defense.
It is hoped therefore that our request will merit you favorable approval.
Thank you and God bless!
Respectfully yours,
Ivy Veloria
Group Chairman
Noted by:
Dr. Heriberto A. Verceles
Adviser
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region 1
JOYLAND SCHOOL, INC.
Sison St., San Fabian, Pangasinan
Tel. no. (075) 653-1110
__________________
Date
Ma’am:
We, the Grade 12 students taking Practical Research 2 under Dr. Heriberto A. Verceles,
are presently working on a research study entitled.” Balancing Academics and Sports of
Senior High School Athletes in Joyland School, Inc.” as part of our subject-requirements.
In this connection, may we request your presence as member of the panel of examiners
for our thesis proposal defense.
It is hoped therefore that our request will merit your favorable approval.
Thank you and God bless!
Respectfully yours,
Ivy Veloria
Group Chairman
Noted by:
Dr. Heriberto A. Verceles
Adviser
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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region 1
JOYLAND SCHOOL, INC.
Sison St., San Fabian, Pangasinan
Tel. no. (075) 653-1110
__________________
Date
Sir:
We, the Grade 12 students taking Practical Research 2 under Dr. Heriberto A. Verceles,
are presently working on a research study entitled. ”Balancing academics and Spots of
Senior High School Students in Joyland School, Inc.” as part of our subject-requirements.
In this connection, may we request your presence as member of the panel of examiners
for our proposal defense.
It is hoped therefore that our request will merit you favorable approval.
Thank you and God bless!
Respectfully yours,
Ivy Veloria
Group Chairman
Noted by:
Dr. Heriberto A. Verceles
Adviser
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Questionnaire
Put a check mark (/) in the following questions:
Age
( _ ) 16 years old below ( _ ) 18 years old above
( _ ) 17 years old
Sex
( _ ) Male
( _ ) Female
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Please put a check mark (/) on the number of your perception on the level of
motivation.
1 Strongly Disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neither Agree nor Disagree
4 Agree
5 Strongly Agree
CURRICULUM VITAE
IVY VELORIA
ivyveloria13@gmail.com
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09271887013
PERSONAL INFORMATION
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
ELEMENTARY
Joyland School Inc.
#94 Sison St., San Fabian, Pangasinan
2012
I hereby certify that the information given above are true to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
IVY VELORIA
Signature over printed name
CURRICULUM VITAE
09389550150
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Permanent Address : Sta. Maria St., Bonuan Boquig, Dagupan City, Pangasinan
Date of Birth : November 6, 2000
Place of Birth : Dagupan City
Age : 17 years old
Sex : Female
Nationality : Filipino
Civil Status : Single
Religion : Roman Catholic
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
ELEMENTARY
Joyland School Inc.
#94 Sison St., San Fabian, Pangasinan
2012
I hereby certify that the information given above are true to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
MARICEL M. DELFIN
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mrcldlfn@yahoo.com
09552174280
PERSONAL INFORMATION
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
ELEMENTARY
North Central Elementary School
Tempra-Guilig, San Fabian, Pangasinan
2012
I hereby certify that the information given above are true to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
MARICEL M. DELFIN
Signature over printed name
CURRICULUM VITAE
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
ELEMENTARY
Good Shepherd Christian School
Sevidal St., Poblacion, San Fabian, Pangasinan
2012
I hereby certify that the information given above are true to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
ARNOLD B. FERRERIA
ferreriaarnold@gmail.com
09293873485
PERSONAL INFORMATION
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
ELEMENTARY
Joyland School Inc.
#94 Sison St., San Fabian, Pangasinan
2012
I hereby certify that the information given above are true to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
ARNOLD B. FERRERIA
Signature over printed name
CURRICULUM VITAE
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
ELEMENTARY
Joyland School Inc.
#94 Sison St., San Fabian, Pangasinan
2012
I hereby certify that the information given above are true to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
ELEMENTARY
Joyland School Inc.
#94 Sison St., San Fabian, Pangasinan
2012
I hereby certify that the information given above are true to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
FREDRIC R. CRISTE
Fredriccriste@yahoo.com
09121122927
PERSONAL INFORMATION
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
ELEMENTARY
Lipit-Tomeeng Elementary School
Lipit-Tomeeng, San Fabian, Pangasinan
2012
I hereby certify that the information given above are true to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
FREDRIC R. CRISTE
Signature over printed name
CURRICULUM VITAE
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
ELEMENTARY
Montessori Learning Center, Inc.
Agoo, La Union
2012
I hereby certify that the information given above are true to the best of my knowledge
and belief.