PHYSICAL FITNESS FACTORS AND VOLLEYBALL SKILLS TEST OF STUDENTS

Ruffa B. Puaben, Porferia S. Poralan

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This study determined the relationship between sex, physical fitness factors, and volleyball skills among junior high school student-athletes from the Davao Association of Catholic Schools (DACs) in Davao City. Using a descriptive-correlational design, the study involved 60 volleyball players selected through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using the mean, standard deviation, and Chi-square test of independence. Results revealed that both physical fitness and volleyball skills were at a moderate level, with males showing slightly higher performance than females. Among the physical fitness factors, speed and agility were very high, power and reaction time were high, while balance and coordination were low. Similarly, underarm serve and forearm pass were moderate, whereas overhand serve, smash, and blocking were low. A significant relationship was found between sex, physical fitness, and volleyball skills, indicating performance variation due to biological and physiological factors. Based on the findings, a Volleyball Fitness and Skill Enhancement Training Plan (VFSETP) was developed to address weak areas through a structured, gender-responsive, and progressive training approach anchored on Simpson’s Psychomotor Domain Theory and Ericsson’s Theory of Deliberate Practice.

 

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education, physical fitness, volleyball skills, student-athletes, training plan, Davao City, Philippines

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