Fitness Level and Academic Achievement of Senior High School Students in San Jose Integrated School: A Basis for an Intervention Plan
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Academic Achievement, Descriptive-correlational, Health and Skill-Related Fitness, Physical Activities, Physical Education, Physical Fitness Level, Senior high school and PhilippinesAbstract
This research explores the correlation between physical fitness levels and academic achievement among senior high school students at San Jose Integrated School, Santiago City, Philippines. Using a descriptive-correlational design, it analyzes health-related and skill-related fitness components—including body composition, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, strength, coordination, agility, power, balance, speed, and reaction time—in relation to students’ general weighted average for the school year 2024–2025. Results show that most students had a “Normal” BMI and performed “Very Good” in flexibility, coordination, agility, power, and reaction time, which were moderately correlated with higher academic achievement. In contrast, components like speed, balance, and cardiovascular endurance showed no significant relationship. Based on the findings, the study proposes Project INDAK (Improving Neurocognition and fitness level of SHS students through Dance and Kinesthetics)—an intervention promoting dance-based fitness to enhance both physical health and academic performance. The study emphasizes the role of physical education in holistic development and recommends integrating movement-based programs into the senior high curricula to foster healthier and more academically capable learners.
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