Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION I – ILOCOS NORTE
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF LAOAG CITY
BALATONG INTEGRATED SCHOOL
BRGY. 40 BALATONG, LAOAG CITY

INVESTIGATING THE TIME MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES OF SENIOR HIGH

SCHOOL STUDENT ATHLETES OF BALATONG INTEGRATED SCHOOL

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1

Researcher

REYMOND S. ABIVA

Research Adviser:

MRS. MAYBELLINDA G. ALBANO

S.Y.2023-2024
 CHAPTER 1

THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

This chapter presents the background of the study, statement of the problem,

hypothesis,

significance, scope and delimitation, and definition of terms of the current study:

"Investigating the Time Management Strategies of High School Student Athletes of Balatong

Integrated School".

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

Time management has been important in, if not all, most of the student athletes.

Balancing academics, sports training, and even social life must be hard. Unfortunately, some

students might be overwhelmed by this situation and need effective and good time

management as it helps students make day-to-day tasks simpler and easier to finish. Students

who do not know how to manage their time tend to end up with challenging schedules, be

overwhelmed with their duties, struggle to finish their tasks, and fall behind in everything in

their life (Vanagas, 2022).

Student athletes of Balatong Integrated School (BIS) often face unique challenges in

managing their time due to the dual commitment of excelling in their studies and sports.

Effective time management is crucial for their success, both on the field and in the classroom.

Student athletes are expected to balance their rigorous training schedules, competitions, and

academic responsibilities. Failing to manage their time efficiently can lead to negative

consequences, such as academic underperformance, burnout, and stress.

To gain insight into the time management strategies of the high school student

athletes at BIS, this study will employ surveys, interviews, and data analysis. The goal is to
identify common strategies and potential areas for improvement. The results of this research

can inform

educators, coaches, and administrators on how to better support and guide student athletes in

managing their time effectively to achieve success both academically and athletically.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

This study aimed to Investigate the time management strategies of the student athletes

of Balatong Integrated School. Specifically, the study aims to answer the following questions:

1. What sports do these student athletes play?

2. How do the senior high school student athletes of Balatong Integrated School manage

their time despite being an athlete and at the same time a student?

3. What are the study habits of the senior high school student athletes of Balatong

Integrated School?

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

INDEPENDENT VARIABLE DEPENDENT VARIABLE

 Effective and Good Time  Performance of Student-

Management and Study athletes:

Habits  Academic

 Sports

HYPOTHESIS

High school student athletes at Balatong Integrated School are expected to employ

more effective time management strategies compared to non-athletes, given the demands of

their academic commitments and sports training.

SCOPE AND DELIMITATIONS

The goal of this study is to identify the different time management habits of student

athletes of Balatong Integrated School and as to how they manage their time despite their

busy schedules. The high school student athletes of Balatong Integrated School will be

randomly selected as a sample for the survey during the 2nd Quarter of the 1st semester of

the school year 2023-2024 at Balatong Integrated School. The participation of selected

student athletes in a survey done through a one-on-one interview is critical to the success of

this study.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The result of the study will benefit the following:

Students. This study will help students be motivated and inspired to have better time

management.

Student-athletes. This study helps student athletes to manage their time well.

Sports coaches. This study will help sport coaches to support and guide their athletes

on managing their time effectively.

Teachers. This study will help teachers to support and guide student athletes.

Readers. The study will help the readers to have a better time management.

Future Researchers. The result of the study can serve as a basis for further studies on

investigating the time management of student athletes.

DEFINITION OF TERMS
 To help you understand the study better, the following terms are defined based on

how they are used in the study:

Academic. Academic is used to describe things that relate to the work done in

schools,

colleges, and universities, especially work which involves studying and reasoning rather than

practical or technical skills.

Sport. Refers to an activity involving physical activity and skill with elements of

competition where rules and patterns of behavior governing the activity exist formally

through

organizations.

Student athletes. A student that participates in an organized competitive sport that is

sponsored by an educational institution.

Time management. It is the process of organizing and planning how to divide your

time between different activities.

 CHAPTER 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

In order to gain a better understanding, this chapter is composed of related literature

and studies that have direct bearing or relation to the current study: Investigating the Time

Management Strategies of Student Athletes of Balatong Integrated School.

RELATED LITERATURE

According to Hours (2023) time management strategy is the overall plan for effective

time management. It can encompass a specific time management technique and a set of skills

to perform it efficiently. One can decide on a time management technique because you have

the skills needed to successfully implement that technique, or choose a technique based on

the

skills you want to improve.

Some of the important skills students need to manage time effectively include are

goal-setting as it is almost impossible to use time well if you don’t know what to do with it,

prioritization which can be done by assessing what needs to be achieved within a given

timeframe, tasks can be rated according to their importance, organization because it is

important to have a plan for getting them, and managing stress as nobody performs at their

peak under excessive stress. Students need healthy ways to manage the pressures of study

while maintaining productivity. Getting enough sleep and exercising are all great ways to

keep stress at bay, and actually make learning more efficient (Auld, 2023).

According to Athlete (2023, December 5), effective time management extends far

beyond schedules and to-do lists; it’s a mindset that can transform your entire experience as a

student athlete. Mastering time management can redefine your journey in the mental aspect
by stress reduction because when you prioritize tasks and allocate dedicated study time, you

create a shield against anxiety. Knowing you have a plan in place provides a sense of calm

and control

in the midst of chaos. Time management can also affect confidence boost as you see your

grades improve and your athletic performance peak, your self-confidence will soar. You’ll

tackle challenges with newfound belief in your abilities, and this confidence will reflect not

only in your sports performance but in all aspects of your life. It also enhanced focus as one

of the remarkable byproducts of time management is improved focus. This heightened focus

not only improves your performance but also enriches your overall experience. Improved

wellbeing can also be a great outcome of effective time management because balancing the

rigors of academic and athletic life can be physically and mentally demanding, yet, with

effective time management, you can prioritize self-care, ensuring you get adequate sleep,

maintain a healthy diet, and find time for relaxation. A healthier body and mind contribute

significantly to your overall well-being. And it can also affect one’s personal growth as time

management nurtures essential life skills, including discipline, perseverance, and the art of

prioritization. These qualities extend far beyond your athletic career and will serve you well

in any future endeavor, setting you up for lifelong success.

RELATED STUDIES

In recent years, academic performance and sports affiliations of students have gained

popularity over correlational studies. Notions like student-athletes earning "a sound mind and

a sound body" through sports participation claimed by sports enthusiasts have been rivaled by

some people believing that sports participation hindered student’s ability to perform well in

academics because of their training and practice commitments rather than studying by

themselves (Montecalbo-Ignacio, Ignacio, & Buot, 2017).

 The importance of time management over and across fields of practice cannot be

denied empirically and practically. Various models and theories designed by many

researchers gained popularity in the recent past promising systematic and efficient

management of time mainly for heightening productivity levels of the multi-engaged

individuals of a fast-changing world (Quimbo, N. S.,2023).

According to the study made by Quimbo, N. S. (2023), the correlation between the

three

variables athletic participation, time management, and academic performance are of high

positive correlation which means that when these student-athletes manage their time wisely,

they can have higher academic success. It can also be gleaned that while one of these

increases, he rests also increase, e.g. when athletic participation intensifies, the more they

should manage their time wisely to balance academic and extra-curricular success rates.
 CHAPTER 3

METHODOLOGY

This chapter gives an outline of research methods that were followed in the study. The

researcher describes the research design that was selected to conduct this study and the

reasons for this choice. It provides information as to who the participants are and how and

where they will be sampled. The instrument that will be used for data gathering is also

described and the procedures that will be followed in carrying out this study are included.

The researcher also discusses the methods that will be used to analyze the data that will be

gathered.

RESEARCH DESIGN

The researchers will use the qualitative interview methodology as the study is trying

to determine the different time management techniques of the high school student athletes of

Balatong Integrated School. The study got its baseline information through conducting a one-

on-one interview to the randomly selected student athletes. The participants' responses will

be the core data of the study.

LOCALE OF THE STUDY

The study was conducted at Balatong Integrated School, a public secondary high

school located at Barangay 40 Balatong, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. The school offers basic

education programs such as Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior High School, and Senior High

School with a General Academic Strand (GAS), Accountancy, Business, and Management

(ABM) Strand, and Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMMS) strand. In that, the

researchers used randomly selected high school student athletes to conduct their study.
RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS

The participants of the study will be consisted of randomly selected high school

student athletes of Balatong Integrated School. The researchers believed that these selected

participants would be enough in providing necessary and sufficient information to answer the

questions posed by the study.

DATA COLLECTION PROCEDURE

After randomly selecting the respondents to be interviewed, the researchers will then

ask the participants for their consent to be informed if the participants have given permission

to be interviewed. After the participants have given their permission, the researchers will give

a brief description of the study and will tell that the participants identity will remain

confidential before and after the completion of the study. The researcher will then inform the

participant when the interview will start. All the information given by the participant will be

recorded on a cellphone and will be written and listed in an intermediate paper. The

researchers can also ask follow up questions since the study uses a semi-structured interview.

This gives opportunity to researcher to gather more information and to ask clarifications if

needed. When all the participants have been interviewed the information will be arranged

properly. The information gathered was analyzed, interpreted, and presented.

DATA ANALYSIS PROCEDURE

The gathered information would be translated into English language as it will be

important in data refinement and will be tabulated. The refined data will then analyzed using

thematic analysis. Then the researchers will generate a theme which will represent the answer

that gathered for each questions raised in this study.

 CHAPTER 4

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter discusses the presentation, analysis, and interpretation of data. The study

sought to investigate the time management of student athletes at Balatong Integrated School.

Through interviews, data were gathered from the student athletes about their time managent

and study habits to balance their academic and athletic responsibilities.

A. Sports that student athletes play

Are there any particular sports that are popular among the student athletes?

Majority have said that basketball is the most popular sport among the student

athlete

Do the student athletes participate in team sports or individual sports?

Majority have said that they participate in team sports

How does the school celebrate or recognize the achievements of the student athletes?

Majority have said that every Monday, the school head announced it in front of all

the students of Balatong Integrated School and the school head will also give certificate.

B. Time management

How do the student athletes prioritize their academic responsibilities alongside their

sports training and competencies?

Athletes have said that they make sure that they give time for their academic

responsibilities.
 Do the student athletes have a dedicated schedule or system in place to balance their

academics and sports commitments?

The majority has answered yes. The school principal approves a certain time for their

academic responsibilities and their sport training.

How do student athletes communicate with their teachers and coaches to ensure they

are meeting both academic and sports requirements?

The majority has said that by being physically and mentally present inside the school

and training field.

C. Study habits

How do the student athletes at Balatong Integrated School balance their study time

with their sports commitments?

The majority has said that they set time or schedule for school works also for sports

training.

How do the student athletes manage their time between attending classes,

participating in sports, and completing their homework or assignments?

The majority has said that they set time or schedule for school works also for sports

training.

Does the student athlete receive any academic support or tutoring to help them excel

in their studies?

Five (5) of the athletes have said that they ask for their classmates' help, and five (5)

of them have said that they ask for help to their teachers.
 CHAPTER 5

SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

This chapter presents the summary of findings, conclusions, and recommendations to

further enhance the concepts and the facts discussed in the preceding chapters as provided by

the 14 results of analysis of data for the research. The study focused on investigating the time

management strategies of student athletes of Balatong Integrated School.

SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS

A variety of time management strategies and for juggling academic and athletic

responsibilities were revealed by the analysis of the data used by student athletes

participating in different sports.

CONCLUSION

Despite the