Study habits and scholastic performance of junior student-athletes in educational district IV

Abstract

This study was undertaken to determine the study habits and scholastic performance of junior student-athletes in Educational District IV. The researcher examined the profile of the respondents, scholastic performance in terms of their final average and their study habits in textbook reading, notetaking, reviewing, memorizing, preparing for tests, time management and concentration, using descriptive evaluative correlation approach for a comprehensive analysis of the study. In this study, the researcher utilized an adapted, modified survey-questionnaire which underwent pilot testing, validation and reliability test The researchers found out that the there was a significant relationship between student-athletes’ textbook reading, notetaking, reviewing, memorizing, time management and concentration and scholastic performance while there is no significant relationship in their preparation of tests and their scholastic performance. This signifies that the grade obtained by the student-athletes does not have anything to do with how they prepare for their tests. Based on the findings, the researchers noted that most of the respondents were Grade 10, males, and majority are into athletics. Moreover, the researcher concluded that the perception of student-athletes in different domains of study habits are all in the description of Sometimes. This implies that most of the student-athletes are not inclined to their study because they focus more on trainings as preparation for the competitions. Furthermore, the study revealed that the scholastic performance of student-athletes (M=83.43, SD=6.25) indicated that they still manage to obtain a passing grade. Moreover, the study also revealed that the most observed study habit is Memorizing (M=3.24, SD=0.48) while Taking Notes is the least observed study habit (M=3.00, SD=0.60). The researchers recommend that the results of this study be used in the preparation of the School Improvement Plan (SIP), as well as the Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) of each school for sports and academic support for student-athletes in line with the realization of schools’ mission and vision.