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Assessing Health-Related Physical Fitness among Filipino Junior High School Students: Implications for Tailored Fitness Programs

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Francisco III P. Palma , Rose Ann Rivera , Johnna Lea Belediano-Ellesorio , Pearl Marie Oh , Ma. Elena Doruelo , Gertrudes Anastacia Lopez , Roselyn Alegarbes , Joecil Solidarios
Psych Educ Multidisc J, 2024, 23 (9), 1198-1206, DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13341203, ISSN 2822-4353
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Abstract

This study assessed the health-related physical fitness among junior high school students in a private academic institution in Bacolod City, Philippines. Focusing on cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition, and flexibility, the research aimed to determine fitness levels across different groups by sex and lifestyle (athlete vs. non-athlete). Using a descriptive-normative research design, 160 students were evaluated through practical fitness tests based on the Revised Physical Fitness Tests (PFT) Manual of the Department of Education (2019). Results indicated high cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength among students, with average muscular endurance and flexibility, and normal body composition. Significant differences were observed, with females showing higher muscular strength and males exhibiting better cardiovascular and muscular endurance. Athletes demonstrated higher muscular strength and leaner body composition compared to non-athletes. These findings underscore the importance of tailored physical education programs to address specific fitness components and promote overall health. A comprehensive fitness program is proposed, including regular aerobic activities for cardiovascular endurance, resistance training for muscular strength, circuit training for muscular endurance, flexibility exercises, and nutritional guidance to maintain healthy body composition. The study aligns with global and regional literature emphasizing the role of structured physical activity programs in enhancing adolescent health and well-being. These results highlight the need for inclusive and effective physical education programs to foster lifelong fitness habits among junior high school students.

Keywords body composition Health-related physical fitness, cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance,
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The team behind this paper

8 authors, 3 institutions.

This paper University of Negros Occidental — Philippines University of Negros Oc… 4 authors Carlos Hilado Memorial State University Carlos Hilado Memorial … 3 authors John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation — Philippines John B. Lacson Colleges… 1 author Francisco III P. Palma — corresponding author FP Francisco III P. Palma ✉ Rose Ann Rivera RR Rose Ann Rivera Johnna Lea Belediano-Ellesorio JB Johnna Lea Belediano-Elle… Pearl Marie Oh PO Pearl Marie Oh Ma. Elena Doruelo MD Ma. Elena Doruelo Gertrudes Anastacia Lopez GL Gertrudes Anastacia Lopez Roselyn Alegarbes RA Roselyn Alegarbes Joecil Solidarios JS Joecil Solidarios

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Bibliographic Information

Francisco III P. Palma, Rose Ann Rivera, Johnna Lea Belediano-Ellesorio, Pearl Marie Oh, Ma. Elena Doruelo, Gertrudes Anastacia Lopez, Roselyn Alegarbes, Joecil Solidarios, (2024). Assessing Health-Related Physical Fitness among Filipino Junior High School Students: Implications for Tailored Fitness Programs, Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 23(9): 1198-1206
Bibtex Citation
@article{francisco_iii_p._palma2024pemj,
author = {Francisco III P. Palma and Rose Ann Rivera and Johnna Lea Belediano-Ellesorio and Pearl Marie Oh and Ma. Elena Doruelo and Gertrudes Anastacia Lopez and Roselyn Alegarbes and Joecil Solidarios},
title = {Assessing Health-Related Physical Fitness among Filipino Junior High School Students: Implications for Tailored Fitness Programs},
journal = {Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal},
year = {2024},
volume = {23},
number = {9},
pages = {1198-1206},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.13341203},
url = {https://scimatic.org/index.php/show_manuscript/3437}
}
APA Citation
Palma, F.I.P., Rivera, R.A., Belediano-Ellesorio, J.L., Oh, P.M., Doruelo, M.E., Lopez, G.A., Alegarbes, R., Solidarios, J., (2024). Assessing Health-Related Physical Fitness among Filipino Junior High School Students: Implications for Tailored Fitness Programs. Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 23(9), 1198-1206. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13341203

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