Physical fitness and sports anxiety of public secondary students

Abstract

This study aimed to determine which domain of physical fitness best influenced the sports anxiety of selected public secondary schools of District 2 in Davao City during the first quarter of 2017. A total of 190 students from Dr. S. Dakudao Sr. National High School, Emilio Ramos National High School, F. Bustamante National High School and F. Bangoy National High School were identified through purposive sampling. The study utilized a quantitative non-experimental method of research using correlational technique. The mean, Pearson r and regression analysis were used as statistical tools of the study. Results revealed a high level of physical fitness among public secondary students in Davao City. On the other hand, students also demonstrated high level of sports anxiety. Further, the results showed a significant relationship between physical fitness and sports anxiety. Balance was the domain which best influences public secondary students’ sports anxiety. Keywords: physical fitness, sports anxiety, education, Philippines