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1 CHAPTER 1 The Problem and Its Setting Introduction Stress is a part of the people’s lives because they experience it every day. Stress comes from the activities that require effort and time management. Another root of stress is the pressure from the expectations of the other people to the students in their performance either in academics or in sports. Those students belonging in varsity teams are one of the best examples of people who are stressed out almost every day. Managing both studies and sports, cramming for examinations and assignments, and inadequate sleep because of staying up all night are the most popular examples of stress factors in their academic environment. (Valdez, 2006) The most common stress factor that the varsity players experience from their sports environment aside from stress factors from their academics is the pressure of winning for their school, maintaining a fit body, balancing time for studies, social life, and their trainings. (Munar, 2010) Stress management is something that people do to lessen the stress coming from the external factors for them to stay focused on what they are doing. Students usually manage stress by doing recreational activities to entertain themselves like watching movies, listening to music, reading books, playing online games or even bar-hopping. (Valdez, 2006) It is important for the students to know stress management for them to apply it whenever they feel pressured and anxious about their studies. The efficiency of the stress

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    CHAPTER 1

    The Problem and Its Setting

    Introduction

    Stress is a part of the peoples lives because they experience it every day. Stress

    comes from the activities that require effort and time management. Another root of stress

    is the pressure from the expectations of the other people to the students in their

    performance either in academics or in sports. Those students belonging in varsity teams

    are one of the best examples of people who are stressed out almost every day. Managing

    both studies and sports, cramming for examinations and assignments, and inadequate

    sleep because of staying up all night are the most popular examples of stress factors in

    their academic environment. (Valdez, 2006)

    The most common stress factor that the varsity players experience from their

    sports environment aside from stress factors from their academics is the pressure of

    winning for their school, maintaining a fit body, balancing time for studies, social life,

    and their trainings. (Munar, 2010)

    Stress management is something that people do to lessen the stress coming from

    the external factors for them to stay focused on what they are doing. Students usually

    manage stress by doing recreational activities to entertain themselves like watching

    movies, listening to music, reading books, playing online games or even bar-hopping.

    (Valdez, 2006)

    It is important for the students to know stress management for them to apply it

    whenever they feel pressured and anxious about their studies. The efficiency of the stress

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    management is essential not only to the CEU Manila varsity players but also the other

    varsity players in different universities around the world.

    This research dealt to establish a basic background to which varsity players can

    efficiently overcome their stress for the betterment of their academic performances,

    without affecting their sports performance.

    Background of the Study

    Stress management is the set of techniques to control ones stress level. The term

    stress was studied by one of the Father of Stress Research, Hans Selye (1907-1982).

    During 1920s, after his completion in medical training in University of Montreal, he first

    used the word stress. He noticed that his patients did not only suffer from one sickness,

    but they also had one thing in common, and that is they all look sick. He found out that

    these patients suffered from physical stress.

    In 1926, Selye used rats for tests and subjected them to extreme temperatures,

    made them hungry or made them exercise a lot. The test concludes that changes in

    adrenal gland occurred. He suggested that subjecting an animal to prolonged stress led to

    physiological changes that would cause disease and death of an animal. And so, the idea

    of stress was born.

    In physics, stress is defined as the force that produces strain on the body. Since

    Selye defined stress as a strain on the body, many individuals seeks to know how to

    manage stress for the purpose of improving their everyday lives.

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    Today, the question on whether what techniques varsity players used to help them

    manage their stress in regards to the sport they are engaged in and their academic

    performance was raised by the researchers.

    Setting of the Study

    This study was conducted in Centro Escolar University, Mendiola. CEU is a

    private university in Manila, Phlippines. Librada Avelino and Carmen de Luna founded it

    on June 03, 1907. The campus is 3.8 hectares composed of 14 buildings that house

    around 25,000 students a year. Known for its pink buildings, the campus is located in the

    western side of Mendiola Street in Manila, the heart of Manila's "University Belt" (Figure

    1). As of 2011, CEU Mendiola houses 26,000 Escolarians enrolled. The school has

    different sports facilities like covered and open court for basketball and volleyball,

    swimming pool, dancing studios, taekwondo and table tennis centers. These facilities are

    free to use providing a permit from the students affairs office. The covered basketball

    and volleyball court can be found at the Technology Center while the open court is

    located at the north quadrangle of the school (Figure 2). The schools swimming pool,

    together with the dancing studio, taekwondo and table tennis center, is located at the

    Dentistry and Science Building (Figure 2). Moreover, the Upper SAC located at the

    second floor of the Student Activity Center also serves as training grounds for the

    universitys pep squad.

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    Figure 1

    Map of Mendiola Street, Manila, Philippines

    Figure 2

    Centro Escolar University, Mendiola Campus Plan

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    Theoretical Framework

    Figure 3

    Paradigm showing the relationship between stress and performance of an individual.

    This study was based on the Yerkes-Dodson Law, created by psychologists

    Robert Yerkes and John Dodson as long ago as 1908. Yerkes-Dodson Law shows how

    performance varies with arousal or stress. It stated that a performance can be at its best

    with the increase of physiological and mental arousal up to a certain point only.

    In Figure 3, it showed that levels of stress or pressure are associated with the

    performance of a certain subject. According to this figure, best performance is achieved

    when a person experiences a moderate level of stress, whereas too much or too little

    stress or pressure results in declination of performance. In the left hand side of the graph,

    it shows that people in this level are under-challenge. No challenge and no pressure

    means no motivation to work hard, resulting in an average or sloppy work. In the

    middle hand side of the graph, it shows that people in this level are being effective in

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    Stress High Low

    High

    Best Performance

    Boredom

    Low Pressure

    High Stress Anxiety

    Unhappiness

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    their performance. That is because theyre adequately motivated to work hard, while not

    too pressured or stressed that theyre starting to struggle. In the right hand side of the

    graph, it shows that people in this level are under too much pressure. Theyre starting to

    become anxious because of the excessive stress theyre experiencing, resulting in the

    diminishing of motivation in their performance.

    In this research, the researchers aimed to present the efficiency of stress

    management for the betterment of sports performance and academic performance of

    varsity players in CEU Manila. In regards to sports, when a player experiences a

    sensation of pressure or stress, he becomes more motivated and focuses on the task at

    hand, resulting in having a better outcome towards a game. However, this only applies up

    to a certain point of stress only. On the other hand, when a player, for example a

    basketball player, experiences extreme pressure in a game, he might flunk or miss his

    shot because of the extreme anxiety and panic he is experiencing.

    The same is applied in the academic performance. During an exam of an easy

    subject, a student tends to get only fair scores because he/she didnt feel challenged or

    pressured in the said subject. On the other hand, when a student is somewhat anxious

    about his grades, he tends to be motivated to study hard for the exam, thus, doing a lot

    better in his exams. However, when a student is experiencing high stress level, he/she

    might lose his concentration and flunk his/her exam because of extreme anxiety.

    The theory was used to show how stress management can do an efficient job in

    maintaining a good performance in both the sports and academic performance of the

    varsity players in CEU Manila.

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    Statement of the Problem:

    This study aimed to determine the Efficiency of Stress Management on Sports and

    Academic Performances of Varsity Players in CEU Manila.

    Specifically, the study sought answers to the following questions:

    1. What are the profile of the respondents in terms of:

    1.1. Age

    1.2. Gender

    1.3. Sport

    1.4. Sports engagement

    1.5. Level of Anxiety

    2. What are the sources of stress among the varsity players in CEU Manila?

    3. What are the stress management of varsity players in CEU Manila?

    4. What are the effects of stress on the sports and academic performance of varsity

    players in CEU Manila?

    5. What is the efficiency of stress management on sports and academic performance

    of varsity players in CEU Manila?

    Assumption

    This study assumed that varsity players of Centro Escolar University have different

    stress management methods and that some of these stress management methods vary in

    their efficiency. This study also assumed that varsity players with stress management

    methods with low efficiency may want to reconsider their ways in managing stress in

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    their academic and sports life.

    Hypotheses

    The study tried to prove the null hypotheses as follows:

    1. An efficient stress management will result in an effective performance in both

    academics and sports.

    2. Those who were able to balance stress or pressure will benefit an individuals

    well-being and performance.

    Significance of the Study

    The study is believed to be beneficial not only to varsity players of CEU Manila,

    but also helped other students in managing stress in their academic life. Students may

    adapt the same stress management activities that would be applicable for their lifestyle.

    This study also provided an overview for teachers, coaches and parents in understanding

    how the varsity players cope up with stress and for them to help varsity players and other

    students to lessen or eliminate factors that contribute to stress. For readers, this study

    provided insights on stress management issues and may also be helpful in selecting ways

    to cope up with stress. For future researchers, this study can be a basis for future studies

    on a larger scale or a more in depth study.

    For students and readers that may be practicing the wrong stress management,

    information from this study will provide options for better handling of stress management

    issues and enable them to change ways of managing stress.

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    Scope, Delimitation, and Limitation

    This study included only the varsity players of Centro Escolar University in

    Mendiola, Manila. Varsity teams from the other universities and other branches of CEU

    will not be covered by the study. The study will not give recommendations in changing

    stress management methods of the varsity players because this study will only cover the

    efficiency of the stress management of the varsity players. The lifestyle and activities of

    the subjects outside the campus and beyond their academic and sports life will not be

    included in the study.

    Definition of Terms

    The following terms were used in the context and will be defined for clearer

    understanding of what they mean in the study:

    Academic performance. It refers to how well a student is accomplishing his or

    her tasks and studies

    Efficiency. It refers to the effectiveness of a thing or certain technique.

    Homeostasis. It refers to the tendency of a system to maintain internal stability

    while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

    Sports performance. It means to show quality and confidence in playing sports

    in front of a crowd.

    Stress. It is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension.

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    Stress management. A set of techniques intended to help people deal more

    effectively with stress in their lives by analyzing the specific stressors and taking positive

    actions to lessen their effects.

    Stressor. It is an agent or stimulus that causes stress.

    Team. It refers to a group of individuals with a common purpose.

    Technique. It refers to the method or practice to accomplish a certain task.

    Varsity. It refers to the players or team that plays a certain sports that represents a

    school, university or college

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    CHAPTER 2

    Review of Related Literature and Studies

    This chapter includes the discussions on related foreign and local studies and

    literature which provides relevant facts that will guide the researchers to achieve their

    target objectives by getting ideas on other related studies and make improvements as

    possible.

    Foreign Literature

    College students learn techniques to manage stress as well as to incorporate some

    beneficial stress-busters into their busy college lifestyle. (Anon, 2013)

    Stress is an integral part of life, especially for a college student. In fact, not all

    stress is bad. Those times when a little stress causes you to take more time with a course

    project and for other students cramming with their requirements made their work good.

    There are a number of techniques to help college students minimize the stress they are

    feeling. Proper stress management will help you to cope with the daily pressures of

    college and give you more time and energy to enjoy your college life. (Anon, 2013)

    Time management is just one of many techniques in managing stress. The author

    stated here that colleges across the country agree that time management is a major hurdle

    for college students. College students hardly balance their time between coursework,

    major projects, studying, socializing and a job. The author suggests that it is good to use a

    notebook or a planner in order you to keep track due dates. Work schedules, etc. The

    author also stated that learn to plan ahead and avoid procrastination. (Anon, 2013)

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    Other technique for managing stress is goal setting. Goal setting may sound the

    opposite of stress management but with realistic goals it is not. With realistic goals, you

    will have something concrete to work toward. Setting many smaller goals, like steps

    toward the large goal. (Anon, 2013)

    Set your priorities, this stress management technique will help when done

    correctly and not a hindrance, to stress management. Combined with time management

    setting your priorities will keep you on schedule. College students will certainly put their

    major course works at the top on their lists, and they dont forget their YOLO time or

    relaxation on their lists. Having daily, weekly and monthly lists will help you more.

    (Anon, 2013)

    Space to be alone is also part of managing stress. Everyone needs a few minutes

    alone, whether to think without interruption or just enjoy the quiet. Best places to be in

    peace are the library, grassland by the lake or simply that comfy chair at the bookstore.

    (Anon, 2013)

    Talking about stress also helps to manage stress. Bursting out your feelings about

    stress is less overwhelming. Voicing your concerns to a friend will decrease that stress

    building up on yourself. Whether you talk about a specific stress causing event or talk

    about stressing-out in general, you will feel better. Plus, your friend can benefit too if

    they are also stressed out. You may even be able to help each other de-stress by doing

    something fun and great. (Anon, 2013)

    A diary or journal, this may not be appealing to others and may seem like more

    work than its worth to others, but for those who are fond of writing, this is another way

    to manage stress of college life. This can have the same result like talking to a friend,

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    getting your thoughts down on a paper or in your computer puts those feeling where you

    can work on a strategy to manage your stress. (Anon, 2013)

    Dont do quick solutions. Some college students release stress by drinking alcohol

    and hitting cigarettes when they are pressured or stress-out. The cigarette and alcohol

    may delay your stress but the feeling wont last. Do not ever use drugs as a coping tool.

    Be independent in managing stress without these vices. (Anon, 2013)

    College counseling and health services can also help in managing your stress.

    Most colleges have extensive tools to aid students with stress management. There are

    programs and peer groups to help you burst out you stress. College guidance counselors

    provide workshops on coping skills, guest speakers and activities designed to help you

    deal with your stress. (Anon, 2013)

    Relaxation can be a big help in managing stress. Many college students know how

    to study, work, protest, etc. But what about relaxing? Your schedule might be full and

    you dont have the time to relax but you need it. Doing whatever is fun and is not a chore

    for you is relaxation. Give your brain a break to rest and recover. (Anon, 2013)

    The foreign literature is somehow related to the current study for it directly

    mentions that proper stress management will help students to cope with the daily

    pressures of college and give more time and energy to enjoy college life using techniques

    such as time management, goal setting, setting priorities, counseling, relaxation, and

    bursting out emotions. The present study, like the article reviewed, aimed to discover

    more proper stress management techniques to cope up with pressures in school and

    sports.

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    Local Literature

    "We dont tell that we are in stress. Well, at least not in a way that we would in

    English: I am stressed. It just doesnt work out; we dont, as far as I know, have a word in

    any of our Philippine languages for stress and being stressed." (Philippine Center for

    Investigative Journalism, 2006)

    But that doesnt mean the Filipinos dont ever experience stress. They can feel it

    all the time and it is noticeable that it is producing illnesses, both physical and mental,

    and serious life-threatening diseases. Because stress affects the bodys immune system,

    we can say all ailments are in one way or another stress-related. (Tan, 2006)

    Theres also a tendency to dismiss stress-related illnesses as only in the mind and

    this is self-limiting. The fact is that stress can so overwhelm people that they go into

    depression, resorting to destructive behavior, directed toward the self/toward others.

    (Tan, 2006)

    The drug companies, especially those producing vitamins, have tried to cash in,

    pushing their products through advertisements showing stressed people and dangling

    promises: "with our product, you can meet the many stresses of life, and of the world, and

    survive without falling ill." (Tan, 2006)

    But doctors at least reputable ones will tell people that medicines are of

    limited use for handling stress. Vitamins can help you to cope up with the harmful

    chemicals produced in the body that come after stress, but as long as you dont deal with

    the stress itself, you eventually lose control. (Santiago, 2005)

    Besides the vitamin ads, the media bombard us with all kinds of articles about,

    and ads for, New Age therapies that supposedly help people deal with stress, spas

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    offering massage and aromatherapy, soothing music interspersed with sounds of birds

    and frogs. But these are often expensive with exaggerated claims. (Santonia, 2011)

    Not enoughs being done to understanding stress in its local context, yet stress is

    mediated through culture from the very nature of the stressors, to the ways individuals

    respond to the stress. Understanding this local context might help those to develop more

    culturally appropriate, and therefore more effective, ways to deal with stress. (Tan, 2006)

    Stressors are not universal. For example, they say noise is stressful, but what

    exactly is noise? (Tan, 2006)

    Culturally, people have different thresholds for these sounds. When a Filipino

    sees a crowd, they became delighted. But westerners crave privacy. The Filipino is

    stressed by solitude. Culture adapts to circumstances and we are only one of the countries

    with large dense populations that have learned to live with the crowds. The Chinese, for

    example, refer to merriment as re nao, the words for hot and noisy. While Filipinos enjoy

    noise, theyre quite sensitive to olfactory assaults. Filipinos will claim some odors are so

    bad they cause a stomachache. (Chan, 2008)

    Beyond these sensory stresses, Filipinos do face many sources of stress, around

    work and livelihood mainly. Farmers worry about drought and typhoons. Workers go

    berserk with tyrannical bosses and vicious gossipy office-mates. (Sonio, 2007)

    Rural or urban, Filipinos all face the stresses of family, perhaps more so than in

    Western countries. They say that Filipinos are family-oriented with relatives always on

    hand to help out. But the extended Filipino family can be stressful too. Overseas workers

    have a particularly difficult time with all the expectations family members have back

    home. There are those Filipinos who work overseas, from Hong Kong domestic workers

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    to physicians in the United States, who postpone returning home for years because they

    dread the jeepney loads of relatives waiting for pasalubong. (Frilles, 2012)

    But the balikbayan in California has the advantage of distance. The poor

    migrants who go from impoverished rural areas to work in big cities face even greater

    stress from family relations, who can easily contact their now rich urban cousins for a

    share these earn in the city. (Caseria, 2010)

    Filipinos are resilient. they said. Chinese Asia week once had a cover story

    featuring Filipinos as the happiest people in the world, unfazed by the most difficult of

    circumstances. One photo had a group of men drinking away in the middle of knee-high

    floodwaters. (Chinese Asia week, 2008)

    But the scenes of smiling and laughing Filipinos, singing and dancing (and

    drinking) away can be deceptive. Quite often, they deal with stress by trying to be happy

    which is really more of an externalized merriment. (Frilles, 2012)

    But for all the talk about their communitarian orientation, of helping friends to

    overcome stress, social pressures in the Philippines can also be counterproductive with

    the way they sometimes force people to repress the stress. Enjoy! People urge them, not

    realizing there are limits to resilience. (Frilles, 2012)

    There are power dimensions to all this, such as those found in gender. Contrary to

    stereotypes about women being more expressive, Filipinas are actually more prone to

    dealing with stressful situations through tiis (endurance) and kimkim (repression). Check

    out the local scenes of merriment: its usually men having a good time, bringing out the

    beer and toasting their problems away, while their women look for ways to make ends

    meet. (Frilles, 2012)

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    Men, too, are expected to keep their feelings in check, but more out of masculine

    values of strength. Men are generally not allowed to cry, much less to go into hysterics.

    This probably helps to explain why more men suffer from cardiovascular disease.

    Many Filipinos will express their stress by complaining about recurring headaches,

    or abdominal pains, accompanied by dizziness, nausea, fatigue. Doctors used to dismiss

    these as being all in the mind, but it has become clear the physical pain and distress may

    be quite real, that the pent-up stress is expressed through the body. (Bartolome, 2013)

    These vague symptoms have been labeled as somatization syndrome, and are often

    hard to treat, partly because medical professionals still havent figured out the biological

    processes involved. Culturally people may attach labels that dont quite reflect the actual

    part of the body thats affected, as when they say that theyre suffering from nerbyos or

    nerves. Nerbyos doesnt necessarily mean being nervous. Its often hypertension or

    high blood pressure, for example, and a health professional or caregiver may miss the

    problem. (Bartolome, 2013)

    Then, too, theres the intriguing bangungot, those sudden deaths, usually at night,

    associated with nightmares. The term itself is derived from bangon, to rise, and ungol,

    to moan. Young healthy men, like the late actor Rico Yan, die mysteriously and the

    diagnosis is immediate: bangungot. The medical world remains stumped, attributing the

    deaths to everything, from pancreatitis to congenital defects in the heart, but too little has

    been done to explore the stress angle. Similar culture-bound illnesses are found also in

    other neighboring countries and the deaths tend to be reported in international medical

    journals because they often occur in people who are away from home. The first cases

    reported in U.S. medical literature involved Filipinos in the U.S. Navy. In recent years,

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    medical reports have included Thai men doing construction work in Singapore, and

    Indochinese refugees who have just relocated to the United States. (Bartolome, 2013)

    Its not surprising if bangungot is reported as well among our 8.5 million overseas

    Filipinos. The Filipino is so attached to home and hearth that we even have a term

    namamahay, missing home, to describe a range of symptoms, from insomnia to

    constipation that plagues us when we are away from home. Thats stress too. And with

    men, given the cultural imperative of suppressing their distress, people might expect

    nightmares, some with fatal endings. (Marcos, 2005)

    The local literature is closely related to current study as it mentions how Filipino

    individuals experience and put up with stress. It was stated in the article that Filipinos

    dealt with stress a lot different from the westerners. It also mentioned sensory stresses

    such as olfactory and noise stress, stress around work and livelihood, stresses of family,

    and social pressure are what Filipino individuals commonly experience. The present

    study, like the article, tackled a lot of different types of stress and stressors that the

    varsity players experience in their environment such as noise stress, social stress, stress of

    family, stress in school, and stress in sports.

    Foreign Studies

    (Wilson, & Pritchard, 2005) in their study titled Comparing Sources of Stress

    in College Student Athletes and Non-Athletes, stated that there is a need to identify

    specific sources of stress that significantly affect student-athletes that may differ from

    those experienced by the traditional non-sport college student. The transition from high

    school to college can be stressful for any student (Hudd et al., 2000; Pritchard, Wilson, &

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    Yamnitz, 2004), but recent evidence suggests that athletes may experience even greater

    levels of stress due to the dual demands of athletics and academics placed on them during

    their freshman year. Lazarus and Folkman (1996) have defined stress as the negative

    feeling that occurs when an individual feels unable to cope with the demands placed upon

    them by their environment. For the matriculating freshman student athlete, these demands

    may at times seem overwhelming.

    Although researchers acknowledge that participation in athletics can serve as a buffer

    to stress (Hudd et al., 2000; Kimball & Freysinger, 2003; Kudlacek, 1997; Shirka, 1997),

    studies also suggest that athletic participation itself can become an additional stressor that

    traditional college students do not experience (Kimball & Freysinger, 2003;

    Papanikolaou, Nikolaidis, Patsiaouras, & Alexopoulos, 2003). Athletes experience

    unique stressors related to their athletic status such as extensive time demands; a loss of

    the star status that many had experienced as high school athletes; injuries; the

    possibility of being benched/red-shirted their freshman year and conflicts with their

    coaches, among other factors (Humphrey, Yow, & Bowden, 2000; Papanikolaou et al.,

    2003). In addition to these stresses, freshmen athletes must also meet the increased

    academic demands at the college level. The interaction of these multiple stressors

    presents a unique problem for the college student athlete, and evidence suggests that the

    combination of these stressors has a negative affect on their well-being. For example, a

    recent investigation found that almost half of the male athletes and slightly more than half

    of the female athletes interviewed indicated that stresses associated with sport

    participation, such as pressure to win, excessive anxiety, frustration conflict, irritation

    and fear significantly affected their mental or emotional health (Humphrey et al., 2000).

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    Moreover, studies have suggested that college athletes who experience high levels of

    stress are more likely to practice bad health habits (Hudd et al., 2000) and to experience

    psychological problems (Shirka, 1997), including low self-esteem (Hudd et al., 2000;

    Papanikolaou et al., 2003).

    In addition to mental health concerns, many athletes report physical health concerns

    as well, such as lack of sleep, continuous tension, fatigue, headaches, and digestive

    problems (Humphrey et al., 2000). In fact, 10% of college athletes suffer from

    psychological and physiological problems that are severe enough to require counseling

    intervention (Hinkle, 1994). Even more alarming is the fact that college student athletes

    tend to avoid seeking out available counseling (Murray, 1997), so the percentage of

    student athletes who may actually require such intervention is possibly higher than this

    figure. This is important since Murray (1997) has learned that in addition to those

    psychological and physiological issues mentioned above, athletes may also be in

    particular need of counseling for a variety of additional stress-related concerns, including

    time management, burnout, fear of failure, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues.

    Recent research has supported the contention that time in particular is an important

    obstacle for many athletes. Humphrey et al. (2000) report that for more than 40 percent of

    male athletes and well over half for the female athletes, factors related to time were the

    most serious causes of stress. Most of the respondents in this study felt that there was

    simply not enough time to combine academics and athletics and to do their best in both

    areas (Humphrey et al., 2000).

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    Complicating the freshman transition for the student athlete are difficulties related to

    academic success (Humphrey et al., 2000; Papanikolaou et al., 2003). In fact, 95% of

    male athletes and 86% of female athletes were stressed by factors such as: tests and

    examinations, preparing papers for class, missing classes because of travel, and making

    up missed assignments (Humphrey et al., 2000). In addition, many athletes find they are

    unprepared for academic life in college or falsely believe that they will be treated

    differently in the classroom because they are athletes (Papanikolaou et al., 2003).

    Finally, athletes often find relationships with others quite stressful. For instance,

    recent findings have suggested that athletes often report problems such as negative and

    unsatisfactory relationships with teachers, coaches, and fellow athletes (Humphrey et al.,

    2000; Papanikolaou et al., 2003).

    In summary, there is a need to identify specific sources of stress that significantly

    affect student-athletes that may differ from those experienced by the traditional non-sport

    college student. This is especially true for the college freshman student-athlete who is

    facing multiple new challenges arising from athletic, academic and social demands.

    Many freshmen student-athletes are unprepared to successfully deal with these stressors,

    and knowledge about those specific factors leading to heightened stress levels is essential

    in the planning of effective intervention programs. Hence, the purpose of this exploratory

    study was to identify those stressors identified by Division-I freshmen athletes as most

    prevalent during their first semester in college.

    Likewise, the present study will identify the sources of stress that college student

    athletes experience to be able to know how to deal with the stressors. Non-athlete

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    students may have experience stress in their everyday lives but athletic participation itself

    can become an additional stressor that traditional college students do not experience.

    Local Studies

    It is stated in the study made by Bulo and Sanchez at the year 2014 titled,

    Sources of stress among College students that college students are exposed to many

    problems from family, financially, friends and school environment. They focused their

    study affecting the college students on its major concept of stress and stressors in the

    college environment. They formulated a Questionnaire on the students life stress

    inventory was adopted to gather the needed data among 150 college students. They also

    mentioned that College Students are prone to stress because of their transitional nature of

    adjustment to the rudiments of higher education program. In their stay in college

    environment, they need to cope up with the standards of higher education. They added

    that with repeated stressful situations, causes tension and pressure on the body that

    contribute to physical and psychological problems.

    It is also included that the most common form of stress that college students may

    face, one of them was to get good grades and having to do other responsibilities at the

    same time focusing on schoolwork, financial responsibilities. Earning high grades is a

    source of stress that affects them to succeed in making good impression to their parents,

    classmates, and their significant other persons. Based on the result of their study, if the

    college students focuses more on these stressors they may lead to failure, so keeping

    things in balanced and having fun with hobbies are the keys to eliminate stress. Because

    of these problems schools had an idea in creating a stress management program for

    higher education institution to consider implementation. (Bulo & Sanchez, 2014)

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    Garcia and Mendoza, in their study Coping with Stress: The Case of Board

    Courses Students in University of Baguio found out that students find school work very

    stressful, but others who were able to fight stress see themselves walking towards the

    achievement of their dreams .One of these is telling stress related issues to parents,

    relatives and friends. It focuses that the stress can affect students performance, but it was

    found that knowing how to handle it, or having someone to tell with about the stress and

    the problems related to it, managing and coping to stress becomes easier. (Garcia &

    Mendoza, 2014)

    In a study conducted by the students of Lyceum of the Philippines University on

    Vulnerability of the Graduating Students to Different Symptoms of Stress and Its

    Influence to Level a Satisfaction, they found out that students are experiencing headache

    more frequently in a week for two to three weeks and the least among them are difficulty

    in falling asleep, increase in heart rate and dizziness, while in psychological stress, they

    are experiencing negative thinking, being tense and irritability more frequently with two

    to three times a week. However, the least psychological stress variables that are being

    encountered are the feeling of frustration, anxious and blaming others. They are

    experiencing physical and psychological stress`s in a week only which means that theres

    a very low possibility of stress occurrence. (Anon, 2012)

    Assessing the stress level among college students has been a helpful addition to

    the understanding of student experiences and development. According on their study they

    found out that students especially scholars had different adjustment level when it comes

    to academic requirements obtaining different level of adjustments. They also stated that

    student organizations will also serve as good instrument to become a medium on how to

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    deliver the programs that will handle such activities in stress management for the

    students. (Garcia & Mendoza, 2014)

    The present study discussed the proper stress management that will help the

    varsity players to cope up with pressures in both their sports and academic performance.

    It will point out how varsity players will put up with stress along with their environment.

    This study will also mention how different stress managements are used to manage the

    environmental and psychological factors that cause the stress among student athletes.

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    CHAPTER 3

    Methods and Procedure

    Introduction

    This chapter presents the description of the methods and procedures done in order

    to obtain the data, how they will be analyzed, interpreted, and how the conclusion will be

    met. This section is to justify the means in which the study was obtained and will help in

    giving it purpose and strength as it will then be truthful and analytical.

    Methods of Research

    Under the quantitative research method, the researchers used several types of the

    said method; these are the Survey, Correlational, and Descriptive.

    Survey research uses question based or statistical surveys to collect information

    about how people think and act. Correlational research is defined as a relationship

    between two variables. Descriptive research is about describing people who take part in

    the study. The researchers will perform a survey to gather information about the CEU

    Manila varsity players and their stress management. The researchers will correlate the

    CEU Manila varsity players stress management techniques and their respective

    efficiency to the sports and academic performance of CEU Manila varsity players. The

    researchers will describe the CEU Manila varsity players, the student athletes

    performance in both academic and sports, and their chosen stress management.

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    Subject/Respondents of the Study

    The subjects and respondents of this study were composed of fifty (50) students

    from CEU Manila. The researchers selected random students coming from different types

    of sports including Mens Basketball, Womens Basketball, Cheerleading, Womens

    Volleyball, Mens Futsal, Badminton, and Swimming.

    Sampling Technique

    Cluster Sampling Technique was utilized in this research. In this sampling, the

    population will be grouped by the sports they are engaged in and then choose members

    randomly from each groups/cluster. Since there is a huge population, we will only be

    getting fifty (50) respondents from it.

    Research Instrument

    The following instruments were used in the conducting of research:

    1. Questionnaire. The questionnaire was used to identify the sources of stress of

    each student athletes, including the different stress management used by the

    athletes in their respective sports.

    2. Interview. This is a face to face or direct method that is used in collection of

    data. Unstructured Interview was used where in the atmosphere is casual.

    There are sets of questions to be asked. One coach and one captain per sport

    were interviewed.

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    Validation of the Instrument

    For validation, the researchers used a survey questionnaire to an expert faculty

    member, and after approval, the questionnaires will be given to students who will not be

    included as the final respondents. Their response will be tested for reliability.

    Procedure of Data Gathering

    This study is consisted of five stages:

    Stage 1: deals with the analysis and formulation of questionnaires in order to get

    the results regarding the study. The researchers will use the survey questionnaires. The

    question will be based on the statement of the problem.

    Stage 2: deals with the validation of the questionnaires. The researchers will pass

    the questionnaires to Dr. Coquia to amend and to evaluate the survey questionnaires that

    will be disseminated to the respondents before making and conducting the study.

    Stage 3: deals with the distribution of the questionnaires. After approving the

    survey questionnaires, the researchers will disseminate the copies of the questionnaire to

    the selected CEU varsity players. The respondents are asked to accomplish and fill in

    completely the following questions and answer it concise, objective and honest.

    Stage 4: deals with collection of the questionnaires. The researchers will gather all

    the questionnaires and will evaluate and examine all the papers.

    Stage 5: deals with the interpretation of the gathered data. The researchers will

    tabulate and tally the questionnaires on different selection. After all that, the researchers

    will proceed to the proper statistical treatment of the gather data.

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    Statistical Treatment

    To classify and to interpret the gathered data, the researchers used the following:

    1. Frequency counts and percentage using the simple descriptive survey to evaluate

    and to describe the profile of CEU varsity players.

    Frequency and Percentage Distribution this was used to arrange the data

    gathered by its categories. The formula is:

    P = f / n 100

    Where:

    P Percentage

    f Frequency

    n Number of respondents

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    CHAPTER 4

    Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation of Data

    This chapter includes the presentation, analysis and interpretation of data that

    have been gathered from the questionnaires distributed to the respondents. This chapter

    also contains the presentation of data in tabular form along with their corresponding

    interpretations.

    1. Profile

    1.1 Age

    Table 1.1

    Profile of Respondents According to Age

    Age f %

    15-17 10 20

    18-20 31 62

    21-23 9 18

    24 and above 0 0

    Total 50 100

    As shown in table 1.1, out of 50 respondents, 62% are in the age bracket of 18-20

    years old, followed by age bracket of 15-17 years old with 20%, and last by age bracket

    of 21-23 years old with 18%.

    This reveals that the majority of the respondents are in their second or third year

    in college. The majority have at least a one year experience in their designated sport. This

    also implies that there is no one in the respondents belong to the age bracket of 24 and

    above.

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    Table 1.2

    Profile of Respondents According to Gender

    Gender f %

    Female 30 60

    Male 20 40

    Total 50 100

    As shown in table 1.2, majority of the respondents were female with a frequency

    of 30 or 60% of the population while the male had a frequency of 20 or 40%.

    This reveals that the majority of the respondents are female. Since CEU

    comprises of more female students than male students, it is more likely to have more

    female varsity players than male.

    Table 1.3

    Profile of Respondents According to Sports

    Sport f %

    Basketball 16 32

    Volleyball 10 20

    Futsal 10 20

    Cheerleading 10 20

    Badminton 3 6

    Swimming 1 2

    Total 50 100

    As shown in table 1.3, majority of the respondents are players of basketball with

    frequency of 16 or 32%, followed by volleyball, futsal and cheerleading with frequency

    of 10 or 20%, badminton with frequency of 3 or 6% and swimming with frequency of 1

    or 2%.

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    This reveals that there are more basketball players than the other sports, given that

    the researchers were able to get in touch with both male and female basketball varsity

    players. This also shows that the majority of the sports are categorized in the team sports

    consisting of four sports such as volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, and futsal, while the

    minority are categorized into individual/dual sports consisting of two sports such as

    badminton and swimming.

    Table 1.4

    Profile of Respondents According to Sports Engagement

    Sports Engagement f %

    Elementary 3 6

    High School 9 18

    College 38 76

    Total 50 100

    As shown in table 1.4, majority of the respondents started to be engaged in their

    respective sport during College with frequency of 38 or 76% while the minority started to

    be engaged in their respective sport during Elementary with frequency of 3 or 6%.

    This reveals that the majority of the respondents started their designated sport

    during their college days. There are a few who had started and had been a star player or

    varsity player during elementary or high school days, but the rest or most of them

    discovered their sport in college.

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    Table 1.5

    Profile of Respondents According to Anxiety Levels

    Anxiety Level f %

    Low Anxiety Level 17 34

    Average Anxiety Level 24 48

    High Anxiety Level 9 18

    Total 50 100

    As shown in table 1.5, majority of the respondents have an Average Anxiety level

    with frequency of 24 or 48% while the minority have a High Anxiety level with

    frequency of 9 or 18%.

    This reveals that the majority of varsity players have average anxiety level. Since

    they have average anxiety levels, they are being effective in their performance. Their

    built up anxiety or stress makes them motivated to work hard, while not too pressured or

    stressed that theyre starting to struggle.

    2. Sources of Stress

    Table 2

    Sources of Stress

    Sources of Stress f %

    Always Sometimes Never Always Sometimes Never

    Balancing sport and

    academic demands

    20 26 4 40 52 8

    Too many

    responsibilities

    15 32 3 30 64 6

    Finance 15 24 11 30 48 22

    Pressure to win a

    competition

    23 23 4 46 46 8

    Social life 5 29 16 10 58 32

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    Conflict with the coach 2 16 32 4 32 64

    Not getting the

    necessary amount of

    sleep

    14 25 11 28 50 22

    Injury or illness 6 34 10 12 68 20

    As shown in table 2, the always source of stress is Pressure to win a competition

    with the frequency of 23 or 46%, followed by the sometimes source of stress is Too many

    responsibilities with frequency of 32 or 64%, and never source of stress is Conflict with

    the coach with frequency of 32 or 64%.

    This reveals that varsity players reported the most stress in Pressure to win a

    competition and the least stress in Conflict with the coach.

    3. Stress Managements

    Table 3

    Stress Managements

    Stress Managements f %

    Always Sometimes Never Always Sometimes Never

    Hanging out with

    friends

    25 25 0 50 50 0

    Completing tasks one

    by one

    28 21 1 56 42 2

    Talking about stress

    problems

    22 25 3 44 50 6

    Exercising and

    maintaining a healthy

    life

    29 18 3 58 36 6

    Practicing faith 27 22 1 54 44 2

    Playing games 27 22 1 54 44 2

    Going to the bar and

    partying

    6 25 19 12 50 38

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    Table 3 shows that most of stress managements the respondents always do is

    Exercising and maintaining a healthy life with the frequency of 29 or 58%, sometimes

    Hanging out with friends and Talking about stress problems with frequency of 25 or 50%

    and never Going to bar and partying with frequency of 19 or 38%.

    This reveals that varsity players cope up with their stress the most is by

    Exercising and maintaining a healthy life and the least is Going to bar and partying.

    4. Effects of Stress on Academic and Sports Performance

    Table 4.1

    Effects of Stress in Academic Performance

    f %

    Often 79 32

    Sometimes 156 62

    Rarely 15 6

    Total 250 100

    As shown in table 4.1, 62% of the respondents can sometimes cope up with their

    academics. This is followed by 32% of respondents who can often cope up. On the other

    hand, there are only 6% who rarely cope up with their academic performance.

    Table 4.2

    Effects of Stress in Sports Performance

    f %

    Often 97 39

    Sometimes 136 54

    Rarely 17 7

    Total 250 100

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    As shown in table 4.2, 54% of the respondents can sometimes cope up with their

    sports performance. This is followed by 39% of respondents who can often cope up. On

    the other hand, only 7% of the respondents can rarely cope up with their sports

    performance.

    5. Efficiency of Stress Management

    Table 5

    Efficiency of Stress Management

    Efficiency Academic

    Performance Sports Performance Overall

    f % f % f %

    More

    Efficient 34 68 37 74 26 52

    Less

    Efficient 16 32 13 26 24 48

    Total 50 100 50 100 50 100

    As shown in table 5, 34 or 68% of the respondents stress management technique

    are efficient in their academic performance, while 37 or 74% are effective in their sports

    performance. Overall, in both sports and academics, 26 or 52% are effective while 24 or

    48% are not effective.

    This reveals that the respondents stress management techniques are more

    effective in Sports than Academics. The table also implies that the majority of the

    respondents stress management techniques are efficient individually in sports and

    academics than not efficient. Overall, 52% of the respondents stress management

    techniques are effective and 48% are not. Therefore, we conclude that the majority of the

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    respondents stress management are usually efficient either in sports or in academics, but

    not usually both.

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    CHAPTER 5

    Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations

    This chapter presents the summary of findings, conclusions and recommendations

    of the research entitled The Efficiency of Stress Management on Sports and Academic

    Performance of Varsity Players in CEU Manila.

    Summary of Findings

    1. What were the profile of the respondents in terms of:

    1.1 Age

    Out of 50 respondents, 62 percent are in the age bracket of 18-20 which

    means that most of the respondents have at least one year experience in

    their designated sport.

    1.2 Gender

    Based on gender, majority of the respondents were female with a

    frequency of 30 or 60 percent of the population, while the male had a

    frequency of 20 or 40 percent only, seeing as CEU Manila comprises

    mostly of female students.

    1.3 Sport

    Majority of the respondents are players of basketball with frequency of 16

    or 32%, followed by volleyball, futsal and cheerleading with frequency of

    10 or 20%, badminton with frequency of 3 or 6% and swimming with

    frequency of 1 or 2%. Also, majority of the respondents are playing team

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    sports such as basketball, volleyball, futsal, and cheerleading, than

    individual/dual sports such as swimming and badminton.

    1.4 Sports Engagement

    Majority of the respondents started to be engaged in their respective sport

    during College with frequency of 38 or 76%, which means that there are a

    few who had started and had been a star player or varsity player during

    elementary or high school days, but the rest or most of them discovered

    their sport in college.

    1.5 Level of Anxiety

    Majority of the respondents have an Average Anxiety level with

    frequency of 24 or 48%, which means that they are being effective in

    their performance and at the peak of their best performance.

    2. What were the sources of stress among the varsity players in CEU Manila?

    The always source of stress among varsity players in CEU Manila is pressure in

    winning a game with the frequency of 23 or 46%, and never source of stress is in

    conflict with the coach with frequency of 32 or 64%. As varsity players, their major

    concern is their performance during a competition. It also shows that majority of the

    respondents have a good relationship with their coach since most of them never

    experience conflicts with them.

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    3. What were the stress management techniques of varsity players in CEU Manila?

    Most of the stress managements that the respondents always do are Exercising

    and maintaining a healthy life with the frequency of 29 or 58%, and never Going to

    bar with frequency of 19 or 38%. They believe that when theyre healthy and fit, it

    would be beneficial to them. As college students, it is viewed well that majority of

    the varsity players never went to bar to party and to drink alcohol because it will not

    only be beneficial to their performance in sports, but also to their well-being.

    4. What were the effects of stress on sports and academic performance of varsity

    players in CEU Manila?

    Effects of Stress on Academic Performance

    Sixty-two percent of the respondents can sometimes cope up with their

    academics. This is followed by 32% of respondents who can often cope

    up. On the other hand, there are only 6% who can rarely cope up with their

    academic performance.

    Effects of Stress on Sports Performance

    Fifty-four percent of the respondents can sometimes cope up with their

    sports performance. This is followed by 39% of respondents who can

    often cope up. On the other hand, only 7% of the respondents can rarely

    cope up with their sports performance.

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    5. What is the efficiency of stress management on sports and academic performance of

    varsity players in CEU Manila?

    Majority of the respondents stress management techniques are more effective in

    Sports than Academics. This also implies that the majority of the respondents stress

    management techniques are efficient individually in sports and academics than not

    efficient. Overall, we conclude that the majority of the respondents stress

    management are usually efficient either in sports or in academics, but not usually

    both.

    Conclusions

    Based on the above mentioned findings, the following conclusions were drawn:

    1. The performance of the varsity player, in sports or academics, depends on the

    stress management that they use.

    2. Varsity players in CEU Manila were able to maintain best performance, if not

    always, in either sports or academics only.

    3. It is not necessary to eliminate stress; rather, it should be balanced to attain the

    best performance.

    Recommendations

    Based on the above mentioned conclusion, the researchers would like to

    recommend the following:

    1. For the college student athletes

    1.1. To practice effective stress management for maintaining good performance.

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    1.2. To change their stress management if not effective.

    1.3. To learn how to balance stress, instead of aiming to eliminate them.

    2. For the coaches, instructors, and parents

    2.1. To identify the unique sources of stresses that the student athletes experience

    during the first semester of the freshman year.

    2.2. To have serious consideration of academic support services and adequate inputs

    for teaching and learning in universities.

    2.3. To encourage leisure activities that give students a broader experience in a

    variety of sports and exercise; encourage the development of practical skills,

    improve overall health, and encourage a level of curiosity and enthusiasm.

    3. For the future researchers

    3.1. To undertake similar studies regarding the efficiency of stress management on

    academic and sports performance of varsity players or college student athletes

    3.2. To conduct a more in depth research in the said study.

    3.3. To carry out further studies that will focus on stress management of varsity

    players using other factors that are not mentioned in the study.

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    APPENDICES

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    Appendix A

    Sample Letter of Request

    February 09, 2015

    Dr. Carlito B. Olaer

    VP, Student Affairs Office

    Centro Escolar University

    Dear Sir:

    We, bona fide Psychology students of Centro Escolar University from section 2-A, are

    currently conducting an undergraduate research titled The Efficiency of Stress Management in Sports and Academic Performances of Varsity Players in CEU

    Manila, as a partial requirement for our course in Communication Skills 14.

    In connection with this, we are asking for your permission to allow us to conduct a brief

    interview with the coach and Team captain of the following:

    1. University Pep Squad

    2. Mens Basketball 3. Womens Basketball 4. Womens Volleyball 5. Mens Futsal 6. Badminton

    7. Swimming

    Only ten (10) randomly selected players of each team will participate as the respondents

    of our thesis. Rest assured that all the data gathered will be kept confidentially and for

    research purpose only.

    We hope for your favorable action on our request. Thank you.

    Respectfully yours,

    Mangandi, Krizelle Raine V.

    BSPSY2A

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    Appendix B

    Sample Letter of Request to Coach

    February 09, 2015

    Mr. Vincent Raphael Manarang

    Head Coach, Pep Squad

    Centro Escolar University

    Mendiola, Manila

    Dear Sir:

    We, bona fide Psychology students of Centro Escolar University from section 2-A, are

    currently conducting an undergraduate research titled The Efficiency of Stress Management in Sports and Academic Performances of Varsity Players in CEU

    Manila, as a partial requirement for our course in Communication Skills 14.

    In connection with this, we are asking for your permission to allow us to undergo a

    survey to the players that will be used as the respondents of our thesis, and to conduct a

    brief interview with the coach and team captain of the following:

    1. University Pep Squad

    2. Mens Basketball 3. Womens Basketball 4. Womens Volleyball 5. Mens Futsal 6. Badminton

    7. Swimming

    Only ten (10) randomly selected players of each team will participate as the respondents

    of our thesis. Rest assured that all the data gathered will be kept confidentially and for

    research purpose only.

    We hope for your favorable action on our request. Thank you.

    Respectfully yours,

    Mangandi, Krizelle Raine V.

    BSPSY2A

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    Appendix C

    Sample Letter of Request to Respondents

    Dear respondents,

    We, the researchers from BS Psychology Second Year Section A, would like to ask you to

    answer the questionnaire for our undergraduate research titled The Efficiency of Stress

    Management on Sports and Academic Performance of Varsity players in CEU Manila. The

    purpose of this study is to find out the efficiency of the stress management that the CEU Manila

    varsity teams are engaged in. Your response to this questionnaire will be treated with utmost

    confidentiality and shall be restricted for reference purposes only.

    I acknowledge that I have answered this given questionnaire freely and without

    coercion.

    Printed name with signature

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    Appendix D

    Sample Survey Questionnaire

    Centro Escolar University

    Mendiola, Manila

    The Efficiency of Stress Management on Sports

    and Academic Performances

    of Varsity Players in

    CEU Manila

    Direction: Put a check () if it corresponds to your answer.

    1. What is your profile in terms of:

    1.1. Age:

    _____15-17 _____18- 20 _____21-23 _____24 and above

    1.2 Gender:

    _____Female _______Male

    1.3 Course

    _____Science Courses ______Non-Science Courses

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    1.4 Year level

    _____1st year _____2nd year _____3rd year

    _____4th year _____5th year _____6th year

    1.5 Sport engaged into

    _____Basketball ____Volleyball _____Futsal/Football

    _____Cheerleading ____Badminton _____Taekwondo

    _____Table Tennis ____Swimming _____Chess

    1.6 Type of sport

    _____Individual/Dual sports _____Team Sports

    1.7 Sports engagement

    _____Elementary _____High School _____College

    Anxiety Test

    Direction: Put a check () on the box that corresponds to your answer.

    OFTEN SOMETIMES RARELY

    1 I start to feel uneasy before a competition starts.

    2 Before I compete, I notice my heart beats faster than normal.

    3 Before I compete, I get a queasy feeling in my stomach.

    4 Before I compete, I worry about not being able to perform well.

    5 I fear that I might disappoint my coach.

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    6 I worry that I might let down my team

    7 I worry that I might leave the team/this sport if I got failing grades in school.

    Direction: Read each statement below and encircle that letter that corresponds to your

    answer.

    As a college student-athlete, do these concerns made up the sources of your stress?

    ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER

    1 Balancing sport and academic demands a b c

    2 Too many responsibilities a b c

    3 Finances (e.g. tuition, misc., etc.) a b c

    4 Pressure to win a competition a b c

    5 Social Life a b c

    6 Conflict with the coach a b c

    7 Not getting the necessary amount of sleep a b c

    8 Injury or illness a b c

    Do these activities help you cope up with your stress?

    ALWAYS SOMETIMES NEVER

    1 Hanging out with friends a b c

    2 Completing tasks one by one a b c

    3 Talking about stress problems a b c

    4 Exercising and maintaining a healthy life a b c

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    5 Practicing Faith a b c

    6 Playing games a b c

    7 Going to the bar and partying a b c

    Direction: Put a check () on the box that corresponds to your answer.

    OFTEN SOMETIMES RARELY

    1 Do you still have time to self-study?

    2 Do you bring school works at home?

    3 Do you cram your school works?

    4 Do you still get high grades when you cram?

    5

    Do you get higher grades when you cram than when not?

    6

    When the audience cheer you and your team, does it helps you win the game/competition?

    7

    When the audience cheer your opponent, does it discourage you during the game/competition?

    8

    When your coach yell at you during a game/competition, does it help you to perform better?

    9

    Do you feel discouraged if there is no one to cheer you on?

    10

    Does stress/pressure motivates you to perform better?

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    Direction: Encircle the letter that corresponds to your answer.

    1. When Im chosen to perform/play in a competition/game, I feel

    a. I feel proud and confident

    b. I feel anxiety creeping on me

    c. I have this fear that my coach will be disappointed if I fail this

    d. I feel nothing

    2. When I got home late because of training and still have loads of school works to do..

    a. I will pull an all-nighter just to finish my school works

    b. I will just sleep in because I feel tired after all those training

    c. I will never do my school works, theyre not important to me.

    d. I will just copy my friends work tomorrow.

    3. When I get a severe injury and wont be able to participate in the competition after all

    those training

    a. I would just wait to recover fully so I can go back to playing

    b. I would feel discouraged and might decide to quit

    c. I would just focus on my studies

    d. I feel nothing

    4. When I lose in a game/competition..

    a. I feel motivated to work harder than before

    b. I feel like I want to quit

    c. I feel embarrassed

    d. I feel nothing

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    5. When I'm benched or not allowed to play in the competition for the whole season, I

    feel...

    a. I feel motivated to train harder

    b. I feel disappointed with myself

    c. I feel that I want to quit.

    d. I feel nothing.

    6. When I participate in the game/competition and achieved triumph, I

    a. I feel proud and confident

    b. I became more pressured than before

    c. I feel motivated to train harder

    d. I don't feel anything

    7. When I passed the exam even if I didn't review because of training, I

    a. I feel happy and proud

    b. I feel anxious

    c. I dont care about it at all

    d. I don't feel anything

    8. When I'm the reason why my co-player is injured, I

    a. I feel guilty and might decide to quit

    b. I feel anxious

    c. I will feel bad about but I wont be discouraged because of it.

    d. I don't feel anything

    9. When my coach is mad at me because i didn't train because of school works, I..

    a. I feel embarassed

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    b. I feel more stressful than before

    c. I feel pressured but I will not let it affect me

    d. I don't feel anything

    10. When I fail an exam, I usually..

    a. Push myself and study harder than before

    b. I go to parties and drink

    c. I will take a break from training and focus more on studies.

    d. I will just hang out with my friends

    11. When my teacher warned me about my missed classes and requirements, I

    a. I feel pressured more than before

    b. I cant balance academics and sports, so I might quit the sport.

    c. I will feel pressured but wont let it affect my performance

    d. I don't feel anything

    12. When I miss class, quizzes, and exams because of training..

    a. I feel disappointed with myself

    b. I feel fine. I dont care about my grades anyway

    c. I will try my very hardest to catch up with my studies

    d. I feel nothing

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    Appendix E

    Sample Interview Questions for Coach

    Interview Questions for Coach

    1. Does the school provide stress management program for our varsity players?

    2. How are you as a coach to them?

    Are you strict?

    Do you reward and punish them?

    3. How do you motivate the players to do well during training?

    Do you yell at them when they make a mistake?

    What is your view with regards to yelling, do you think it will help them to cope

    up with the game or the other way around?

    4. How do you uplift the spirit of the team?

    5. How do you bring hope in the next quarter/set in a scenario where your team is left

    behind or is about to lose in the game?

    Do you advise them to never give up?

    6. How do you feel when the team lose in a game/competition?

    Do you train them harder? Are they not allowed to have fun?

    Do you encourage them to push forward? How do you do so?

    7. After winning the game/competition, what kind of things do you do?

    8. How do you strengthen the bonding of a team?

    Do you create activities that enhance team work?

    How often and for what purpose you conduct team building?

    9. In scenarios where conflicts or fights arise in the team, how do you resolve it?

    10. How do you handle situations like when a player injures himself?

    How do you motivate him?

    How will you encourage him to bring his self-confidence back?

    11. Do you give advices to your players that arent related to sports?

    12. Are finances still a major problem to the players despite of being a scholar?

    13. How well do you manage your players with regards to their academic performance?

    Do you encourage them to prioritize studies first before sports?

    Do you prefer them to do well on sports, academics, or both?

    14. What do you advise them to do for them to manage their stress?

    15. Why do you think they need to manage those stress?

    How will it affect their sports performance?

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    CURRICULUM

    VITAE

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    Curriculum Vitae

    I. Personal Information

    Name: Christine Carol L. Biagtan

    Date of Birth: September 30, 1992

    Gender: Female

    Civil Status: Single

    Nationality: Filipino

    Current Address: 10224 Centennial 2-B, Pinagbuhatan, Pasig

    Contact number:

    Email Address: [email protected]

    II. Academic Information

    Primary: Sta. Rosa Catholic School

    Secondary: Sta. Rosa Catholic School

    Tertiary: Centro Escolar University 2013 Present

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    Curriculum Vitae

    I. Personal Information

    Name: Krizelle Raine V. Mangandi

    Date of Birth: September 22, 1997

    Gender: Female

    Civil Status: Single

    Nationality: Filipino

    Current Address: 017 J. Basig St. Cainta, Rizal

    Contact number: 09178256686

    Email Address: [email protected]

    II. Academic Information

    Primary: Greenland Academy

    Secondary: Greenland Academy

    Tertiary: Centro Escolar University 2013 - Present

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    Curriculum Vitae

    I. Personal Information

    Name: Lance Gabrielle C. Manuel

    Date of Birth: April 10, 1997

    Gender: Male

    Civil Status: Single

    Nationality: Filipino

    Current Address: 113 E. Rodriguez Ave. Taytay, Rizal

    Contact number: 09328662151

    Email Address: [email protected]

    II. II. Academic Information

    Primary: Amazing Grace Christian Learning Centre 2003-2009

    Secondary: Siena College of Taytay 2009-2013

    Tertiary: Centro Escolar University 2013 - Present

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    Curriculum Vitae

    I. Personal Information

    Name: Quiara Vhae V. Mata

    Date of Birth: May 22, 1997

    Gender: Female

    Civil Status: Single

    Nationality: Filipino

    Current Address: 911 Algeciras St., Sampaloc, Manila

    Contact number: 0916779530

    Email Address: [email protected]

    II. Academic Information

    Primary: Little Smarties Learning Center and Darwin International School

    Secondary: Darwin International School and Le Athenaeum Montessori of Bulacan

    Tertiary: Centro Escolar University 2013 - Present

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    Curriculum Vitae

    I. Personal Information

    Name: Ma. Sovietskaya T. Oringo

    Date of Birth: November 16, 1996

    Gender: Female

    Civil Status: Single

    Nationality: Filipino

    Current Address: 862 Leyte del surst.Sampaloc, Manila

    Contact number: 09062238108

    Email Address: [email protected]

    II. Academic Information

    Primary: Padre Burgos Elementary School

    Secondary: Victorino Mapa Highschool

    Tertiary: Centro Escolar University 2013 - Present

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    Curriculum Vitae

    I. Personal Information

    Name: Fritz Sigrid T. Payawal

    Date of Birth: March 25, 1997

    Gender: Female

    Civil Status: Single

    Nationality: Filipino

    Current Address: #255 McKinley St., Paralaya, Candaba, Pampanga

    Contact number: 09057202597

    Email Address: [email protected]

    II. Academic Information

    Primary: Candaba Ecumenical Learning Center

    Secondary: Pampanga High School

    Tertiary: Centro Escolar University 2013 - Present

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    Curriculum Vitae

    I. Personal Information

    Name: Li-ann Pauline F. Sabusap

    Date of Birth: September 12, 1997

    Gender: Female

    Civil Status: Single

    Nationality: Filipino

    Current Address: Vizione Dormitory, Tolentino St. Samapaloc, Manila

    Contact number: 0946184633

    Email Address: [email protected]

    II. Academic Information

    Primary: San Rafael Natividad Elementary School

    Secondary: Magsaysay Memorial College

    Tertiary: Centro Escolar University 2013 Present

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    Curriculum Vitae

    I. Personal Information

    Name: Marie Anthonette D. Virina

    Date of Birth: March 6, 1996

    Gender: Female

    Civil Status: Single

    Nationality: Filipino

    Current Address: 1321 Sta. Clara St. Samapaloc, Manila

    Contact number: 09266380406

    Email Address: [email protected]

    II. Academic Information

    Primary: Cornerstone Christian Academy of Nagcarlan

    Secondary: St. Marys Academy of Nagcarlan

    Tertiary: Centro Escolar University 2013 - Present