ASSESSMENT OF SPORTS PROGRAM IN NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION BASED ON THE PHILIPPINE SPORTS COMMISSION’S STRATEGIC PLANS

Authors

  • Mark Anthony B. Rosario Faculty, Undergraduate Studies, Institute of Education, Far Eastern University Philippines Graduate Student, College of Education and Liberal Arts—Graduate School, Adamson University, Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejpe.v12i10.6381

Keywords:

extent of implementation, strategic plan, school divisions, sports programs

Abstract

This paper assessed the extent of implementation of sports programs in selected divisions of the National Capital Region (NCR), utilizing the Philippine Sports Commission’s Strategic Plan during the school year 2024-2025. One hundred fourteen coaches served as respondents and were purposively sampled from three divisions: Division A, Division B, and Division C. The study employed a descriptive-comparative design using a structured questionnaire anchored on sports governance, sports promotion and awareness, sports accessibility, high-performance sports development, sports infrastructure and support, and sport linkages. Findings revealed that the extent of implementation, all sports programs across all divisions were generally “implemented” with sports governance (x̄=3.05) ranked highest, while sports infrastructure and support (x̄=2.67) were the least implemented. The extent of implementation revealed no significant differences in assessment when respondents were grouped according to division, age, and sports affiliation. The study concludes that the sports program in the National Capital Region is aligned with the Philippine Sports Commission’s strategic plan. However, gaps remain in the system's monitoring and evaluation, consistent public campaigns, accessibility, maintenance, and upgrading of sports facilities, a well-defined training program, and collaboration with research institutions.

 

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Author Biography

  • Mark Anthony B. Rosario, Faculty, Undergraduate Studies, Institute of Education, Far Eastern University Philippines Graduate Student, College of Education and Liberal Arts—Graduate School, Adamson University, Philippines
    Mark Anthony B. Rosario is an RFT faculty member of Far Eastern University in the Philippines. He is under the Department of Undergraduate Studies of the Institute of Education. Currently, he is the Department Chair of the Wellness and Recreation Program of the said University. Additionally, he is a graduate student at Adamson University, completing his requirements for graduation. The author teaches a variety of topics for professional courses that are relevant to physical education and sports science.

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2025-11-13

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