SPECIAL PROGRAM IN SPORTS ON THE LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENT-ATHLETES

Abstract

This study entitled Special Program in Sports on the Life Skills Development of student-athletes of Gov. Felicisimo T. San Luis Integrated Senior High School was conducted to specifically answer the following questions; What is the status of SPS student-athletes’ profile in terms of; Age; Gender; Grade Level; Sports Events; Training Hours; and Level Competition? What is the level of aspects of Life Skill Development in terms of; Behavioral; emotional; Mental; Physical; and Social? Does the Special Program in Sports affect the life skills development of the junior high school student-athletes of Gov. Felicimo T. San Luis Integrated Senior High School? The study utilized the descriptive method of research to determine the effect of Special Program in Sports on the Life Skills Development of student-athletes. The main source of data of this study was the survey questionnaire which was prepared by the researcher and statistically treated using simple descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and multiple regression to determine the significant effect of SPS on the life skills development of junior high school student-athletes. Letters were sent to the Schools Division of Laguna, for the permission and approval to conduct the study, and to the School Principal of Gov. Felicisimo T. San Luis Integrated Senior High School, for the distribution of questionnaires to the student-athletes. Self-made questionnaires were prepared and was checked and validated by the thesis adviser and panel members.