Extension Program for Sports and Physical Developmentin Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)In Zambales, Philippines:Appraised Participation and Benefits

ABSTRACT:This quantitative research investigated the status of Sports and Physical Development extension programs of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Zambales, Philippines as to extent of participation in and perceived benefits of the extension program. There were eight participating HEIs in Zambales with a total of 30 Sport and Physical Education Instructor/Professors during the school year of 2021. The Sports and Physical Development Extension Projects/Program of HEIs in Zambales are categorized into areas such as Sports Tournament Training, Physical Activities, Athletics Training, Coaching and Referee Training, Wellness and Health Activities/Program, Team Building, Sports Leadership Capability Enhancement and SPED/PWD/Senior sports and physical activities. Higher Education Institutions in Zambales perceived that their participation was High in Sports and Physical Development Extension Program specifically on Physical Activities. Findings revealed further that the benefits of Sports and Physical Development Extension activity specifically on Coaching Training was Moderately High. The researcher presented and established empirical results that meet the objectives of the research undertaking.