Research Article
Hitting The Bull’s Eye Through An Evaluation Of Special Program For Sports (SPS)
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.28-10-2022.2327504, author={Jhovelyne Acosta-Espiritu and Rebecca M. Alcuizar}, title={ Hitting The Bull’s Eye Through An Evaluation Of Special Program For Sports (SPS)}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 8th ACPES (ASEAN Council of Physical Education and Sport) International Conference, ACPES 2022, October 28th -- 30th, 2022, Medan, North Sumatera, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ACPES}, year={2023}, month={6}, keywords={hitting evaluation special porgram for sport}, doi={10.4108/eai.28-10-2022.2327504} }- Jhovelyne Acosta-Espiritu
Rebecca M. Alcuizar
Year: 2023
Hitting The Bull’s Eye Through An Evaluation Of Special Program For Sports (SPS)
ACPES
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.28-10-2022.2327504
Abstract
This study aimed to know the status of implementation of the Special Program for Sports (SPS) as evaluated by SPS specialists and SPS in terms of admission to the program, retention in the program, recognition, teacher/coach qualifications, and incentives/benefits. Sports participation plays a pivotal role in the makeup of young athlete; it gives health benefits, enhance one’s personality, improve physical and mental well-being, ameliorate social skills, and develop positive spirit through teamwork. The study utilized descriptive-research design. The study indicates that there is a significant difference on the evaluation of specialists and students in terms of incentives/benefits while admission to the program and retention in the program found to be not significant. On the other hand, the study also sought to test the significant difference of the students’ SPS evaluation when grouped according to age, gender, year level and sport specialization. The result shows no significant difference in terms of these students’ profiles. Based on the findings, the researcher prepared a strategic plan for the enhancement of the program which focuses on infrastructure and capacity building.
