Physical Education Program Competencies of Higher Education Institutions in Region 10: Enhancing Quality

Abstract

The Physical Education (PE) programs of higher education
institutions (HEis) need to be assessed if enhancement efforts are to be
responsive and effective. Thus, this study was undertaken to assess
whether the physical education programs of HEis in Region 10 have
met the minimum standards set by local and international bodies and
specialists with respect to the following components: 1) PE Curricular
Programs, both general education and degree-granting: 2) PE Facilities
& Equipment; 3)Teacher Characteristics and Academic Qualifications:
and, 4) Teaching Competencies in the domains of content knowledge.
pedagogical skills, and professional skills. This study also delved into
the problems and issues confronting the PE teachers and department
heads of PE program. An action plan geared towru·ds the enhancement
of the PE programs was formulated based on the findings of the study.
The descriptive-quantitative design was utilized. The sample
HEis totaled ten (10) and were drawn through purposive sampling
based on the offering of degree-granting PE programs. Results of the study showed that the PE curricular program
for both the general education and the degree-granting and teachin;
competencies of teachers were generally satisfactory and met tne
minimum standards required by the CHED and ICHPER.SD. The
other two program components, i.e. teacher characterisbics and
qualifications, and PE facilities and equipment were rated poor wnich
signified that the HEis failed to meet the minimum requirements set by the aforementioned bodies and by local and foreign PE specialists.