SPORTS TRAINING PROGRAMS TOWARDS HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT AMONG STUDENT-ATHLETES
Liezl D. Villadiego
Laguna State Polytechnic University, Philippines
Abstract
This study examined the effectiveness of the sports training programs implemented at Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation (MSEUF) on the holistic development of student-athletes, emphasizing physical, emotional, mental, and social dimensions. Grounded in Rudolf Steiner’s Holistic Development Theory, the research aimed to evaluate how physical conditioning, technical, tactical, psychological training, and recovery strategies contribute to student-athletes’ overall growth.
A descriptive-correlational quantitative approach was employed, utilizing self-constructed questionnaires administered to 100 randomly selected student-athletes from various sports disciplines. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation to determine relationships between the perceived effectiveness of training programs and domains of holistic development.
Results indicated that the training components, particularly in improving physical strength, tactical awareness, mental focus, and emotional resilience is highly effective as perceived by the student-athletes. Correlation analysis revealed significant positive relationships between training dimensions and holistic development outcomes. Tactical training showed the strongest correlation with social development, while physical conditioning correlated most with physical development Psychological and recovery components also demonstrated substantial correlations across all domains.
In conclusion, MSEUF's comprehensive sports training program significantly supports the holistic growth of student-athletes. The findings underscore the need for sustained institutional commitment to balanced training programs that foster not just physical performance, but also mental toughness, emotional stability, and social maturity.
Recommendations include the enhancement of psychological support services, inclusion of leadership development modules, and strategic retention plans for upper-level student-athletes. Further research is encouraged to explore qualitative impacts and long-term outcomes of sports participation.
Keywords: Holistic Development, Sports Training, Student-Athletes, Psychological Training, Physical Conditioning, Tactical Training, Recovery
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EPRA International Journal of Research & Development (IJRD)
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Published on : 2025-06-17
Vol | : | 10 |
Issue | : | 6 |
Month | : | June |
Year | : | 2025 |