Physical Fitness and Performance of Education Students

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between physical fitness levels and physical education performance among first-year Bachelor of Education students majoring in Physical Education at Bukidnon State University, Main Campus, during the academic year 2020. Recognizing the importance of physical fitness in developing students’ physical competence and overall well-being, the research aimed to evaluate how fitness levels correspond to academic and athletic outcomes. Using a purposive sampling method, the study assessed fitness through a five-point Likert scale. Data were analysed employing mean, standard deviation, frequency, and Pearson product-moment correlation techniques. The findings revealed that participants exhibited very good physical condition in both health-related and skill-related fitness components, achieving high levels in attributes such as speed, agility, power, coordination, and reaction time. A strong, positive correlation was identified between physical fitness and physical education performance, indicating that improvements in one are directly associated with increases in the other. These results are consistent with previous research highlighting the interdependence of fitness and academic performance in physical education settings. The study concludes that physical fitness significantly impacts students’ physical education performance, underscoring the necessity of incorporating comprehensive fitness training in educational programs to foster students’ physical development and enhance learning outcomes.