Performance of High School Students in Sports Competition Basis for a Proposed Sports Development Program

This study aimed to assess the performance of high school students in sports competition as a basis for a proposed sports development program. The researchers used the descriptive method of research with a self-made survey as the main source of data with 62 respondents of varsities in a private university. Findings showed that most of the varsity players in LPU High are in Grade 9, males between 14-15 years old with monthly income ranges from Php31, 000.00 to Php40, 000.00. The researchers found out that the most awards received by the respondents in joining different sports events across different categories were from school intramurals. The researchers proposed a sports development program. To increase the number of athletes to compete higher events, High School department may focus on promoting sports involvement to younger groups especially freshmen. To encourage athletes to take trainings seriously, the school may give them allowance and incentives in the form of scholarships or tuition fee discounts. To formulate new strategies that can help the players be mentally active and physically fit, the school may conduct regular trainings with or without upcoming competition.

Keywords: Performance, Sports Competition