CHAPTER 1

BACKGROUND AND ITS SETTING

INTRODUCTION

Problems of recreational activities are good for both

young And old. it refresh their mind and body and make their

free time More interesting. Basketball is an example of a

recreational activity.Basketball is a game that instills the

value of determination and perseverance in achieving success in

its players and it is a good way to spend the free time people

get.The reason why people are not active in recreational activity

is that technology begun to takeover the world of the humans.

Many people especially.Students would just spend their Free time

using their phone. People also find it hard to stay active after

a long day at work,school, and any other activity that would

take up almost 11 hours or sometimes higher of their time.

 Basketball is a well known sport all over the world.

Basketball is a team sport with two teams, mostly with five

players each but can also be played one on one, two vs two as

long as the team have the same number of player. Teams will

oppose each other on a rectangular court, compete with the sole

objective of shooting a basketball through the defender or enemy

team,while preventing the opposing team from getting through them

and shoot the ball from their side of the court. Many idolize

famous basketball players because of how good they are at

handling and shooting the ball. Many idolize famous basketball

players because of how good they are at handling and shooting

the ball. Many students starts to play basketball because of

those famous basketball players. Students would participate in

tournaments,events that involves basketball, and even start

copying the movements and shooting form of their idols.

 Basketball become one of the most played sports in

the Philippines as it captured the hearts of many Filipino.

Filipino adapt to playing basketball easily because it is easy

to learn the basic shooting, movements, and forms. It become the

most played sports in the Philippines overtime. Many

places build their own basketball court and have their own

representative players when it comes to tournaments. Many school

also starts to make clubs that would raise students to be a good

basketball player and to become the representative of the school

when their is a basketball tournament between other schools.

The students of immaculate heart of Mary academy are

prone to experiencing high-stress levels they look to

Successfully navigate the tasks and objective

academic institutions throw at them. Playing basketball can make

you feel good about yourself help build positive self-

esteem. Basketball is a game that instills the value of

determination and perseverance in achieving success in its

players. For a student, these traits are essential to handle

challenging tasks and difficult situations in and outside

academic

life.Basketball may help in decreasing stress and relax the body

and mind of the students.It also give confidence to the students

and boost their self-steem as their affection grows towards

basketball.

We conduct this research to know what is the

importance of the basketball and recreational activities to the

students of immaculate heart of Mary academy and how does this

affect their physical and mental health.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

This study aims to conduct the impact of playing

basketball as a recreational activity to the students of IHMA

Inc.

Specifically, it sought to answer the following questions:

1. What are the importance of Basketball to the students?

2. What is the physical effect of playing Basketball?

3. How does Basketball help students in recreating moral

value?

4. What would the students learn after playing Baketball

tournaments?

5. How Basketball affect the stress level of the

students?
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

To the students, this study will help students to be more

vocal about being a responsible student, as this study encourage

them to have awareness of the probable impact of playing

basketball to recreational activity.

To the teachers,stafts,and administrators.Given that

administrators play a significant role in improving the quality

of

the institution, this study is particularly beneficial to them

for

this generates a determination of effective approach which will

allow students to have a more comfortable and safer learning

environment.

FOR THE FUTURE RESEARCHERS.This study will help in providing

information and giving assistance regarding basketball and

recreational activity.

THE IMPACT OF PLAYING BASKETBALL AS A RECREATIONAL ACTIVITY TO

THE STUDENTS OF IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY ACADEMY, INC. S.Y 2022-
2023

A Research Paper
Presented to
The Faculty of the Senior High School
Department of Immaculate Heart of Mary
Academy, Inc.

In Partial Fullfilment
Of the Requirments for ATS:2 Practical
Research

Researchers:
Atienza,Angel
Patisucan ,Kim Erik
Malabay, Llyod
Pinca,Princess Margareth
Soriano,Shem
Magadia,Karl Vincent

Rica Angelly Halimbawa

RESEARCH ADVISER