This document proposes a study on the effects of using plyometric exercises as additional preliminary activities to increase student engagement in FITT 1 and 3 courses for Bachelor of Physical Education students. The study aims to determine students' perceived effects of plyometrics in terms of active participation, physical performance, and attention. It also aims to identify differences in student responses and engagement in academics, behavior, cognition, and affectiveness. The study hypothesizes that plyometric exercises will have a significant effect on student engagement. If shown to increase engagement, the findings could be used by educators to improve curriculum.
This document proposes a study on the effects of using plyometric exercises as additional preliminary activities to increase student engagement in FITT 1 and 3 courses for Bachelor of Physical Education students. The study aims to determine students' perceived effects of plyometrics in terms of active participation, physical performance, and attention. It also aims to identify differences in student responses and engagement in academics, behavior, cognition, and affectiveness. The study hypothesizes that plyometric exercises will have a significant effect on student engagement. If shown to increase engagement, the findings could be used by educators to improve curriculum.
This document proposes a study on the effects of using plyometric exercises as additional preliminary activities to increase student engagement in FITT 1 and 3 courses for Bachelor of Physical Education students. The study aims to determine students' perceived effects of plyometrics in terms of active participation, physical performance, and attention. It also aims to identify differences in student responses and engagement in academics, behavior, cognition, and affectiveness. The study hypothesizes that plyometric exercises will have a significant effect on student engagement. If shown to increase engagement, the findings could be used by educators to improve curriculum.
This document proposes a study on the effects of using plyometric exercises as additional preliminary activities to increase student engagement in FITT 1 and 3 courses for Bachelor of Physical Education students. The study aims to determine students' perceived effects of plyometrics in terms of active participation, physical performance, and attention. It also aims to identify differences in student responses and engagement in academics, behavior, cognition, and affectiveness. The study hypothesizes that plyometric exercises will have a significant effect on student engagement. If shown to increase engagement, the findings could be used by educators to improve curriculum.
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Effects of Using Plyometric Exercises as Additional Preliminary Activities
in Increasing Student Engagement for FITT 1 and 3 Courses
Ambas, Patrick Vincent Lloyd
Dalmacio, Maureen Mae
Maceriano, Joyce M.
Mendoza, Ianna Jimna F.
Siladan, Mark Anthony D.
An undergraduate thesis proposal submitted to the faculty of the Department of
College of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation. (CSPEAR) in Cavite State University – Main Campus as partial requirement of the standards for the degree of Bachelor of Physical Education with Contribution No. ______. Prepared under the supervision of Mr. Kimphee M. De Leon INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Teachers, instructors, professors and other academic personnel are using
jumping jacks as motivation in the middle of discussion. Reeves (2015) states
that “taking a break … These strategies, including short stretching to jumping
jacks in the classroom, can assist the attention-challenged youngster stay
focused. Before a challenging task, active play for 15 minutes must be conducted
so that the child will stay engaged.” If that is the case, the duration of class hours
must be extended just for the sake of students’ engagement. That’s why we are
going to conduct research not just to lessen the duration of the class hours but to
make the students more engaged in class by studying plyometrics. Since
jumping jacks are part of plyometric exercises, jumping jacks are an effective way
to stimulate all the vital muscles of your body. (Weishaupt, 2022)
In 2015 by Francisco, Gonzales and Vargas, there was published
research about student engagement but the main focus is about dropout
prevention in Manila high school students from various private and public
schools. According to the abstract of their study, they are looking at the predicted
links between relationship motivation and student involvement. It signifies that
student participation has been receiving focus since that time.
In the year 2019, Armando P. Delfino published the same research. From
teachers, school and family factors are positively related to student engagement
from the result of correlational analysis. Furthermore, it was shown that students’ attitude, feelings and intelligent involvement were strongly connected with their
academic success.
One of the factors that is not included in the previous published works is
the course or subject itself on how the students will be more engaged in
classroom setup by knowing what will be the effects of using plyometric exercises
as preliminary activities. Because, when the class is getting bored the teacher
mostly calls the attention of everyone to stand and do jumping jacks as energizer
and then proceed to continue the discussion. To avoid distraction and delay on
time duration of the class why not practice exercising plyometrics before starting
the class.
Statement of the Problem
Generally, this study aims to determine what are the possible effects of
applying the plyometric exercises as preliminary activities in increasing student
engagement for FITT 1 & 3 courses on Bachelor of Physical Education students
from 1st year and 2nd year.
Specifically, this study will seek answers to the following questions.
1. What are the perceived effects of plyometric exercises among students in
terms of:
1.1 Active Participation
1.2 Improving Physical Performance
1.3 Attention 2. Is there different respond and engagement on students in terms of:
2.1 Academics
2.2 Behavior
2.3 Cognitive
2.4 Affective
3. What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of implementing plyometric
exercises as supplementary activities to enhance student engagement in FITT 1
and 3 courses?
Objectives of the Study
Generally, this study aims to determine what are the possible effects of
applying the plyometric exercises as preliminary activities in increasing student
engagement for FITT 1 & 3 courses on Bachelor of Physical Education students
from 1st year and 2nd year.
Specifically, this study will seek answers to the following questions.
1. Determine the perceived effects of plyometric exercises among students in
terms of:
1.1 Active Participation
1.2 Improving Physical Performance
1.3 Attention
2. Find out their different responses and engagement on students in terms of: 2.1 Academics
2.2 Behavior
2.3 Cognitive
2.4 Affective
3. Identify the potential benefits and drawbacks of implementing plyometric
exercises as supplementary activities to enhance student engagement in FITT 1
and 3 courses?
Hypotheses
H0 Plyometric exercises have no significant effect on the engagement of students
in Bachelor of Physical Education about FITT 1 and 3 courses.
Significance of the Study
Department of Education. They may consider this study to be reviewed
further and use the research as a basis and starting point to improve the
curriculum.
Teachers. They are the one who will benefit mostly after the study, they
may consider changing their tactics and teaching strategies to increase the
engagement and motivation of their students.
Students. This study is significant for students to improve their daily life in
terms of reaching great heights or their muscle memory when landing from high
place in case of emergency.
Future Researchers. The study is significant for the future researchers
and may use this as reference. They may expand the research to further validate
and justify the previous results.
Time and Place of the Study
The study will be conducted during the 1 st semester of school year 2024-
2025 in the month of September to January. It will be held at Cavite State
University Main Campus.
Scope and Limitation of the Study
The study will mainly cover the effects of plyometric exercises in
preliminary activities for FITT 1 and 3 courses. Only the 1 st and 2nd year students
of BPED that are enrolled during 1 st semester of school year 2024-2025 will be
the participants of the study. The study will be conducted through observation
and engagement criteria surveys that will be given to students after the class.
Students and other courses within and from satellite campuses will not be part of
the study.
Definition of Terms
BPED. This is the acronym for Bachelor of Physical Education.
FITT. This is the acronym for Frequency, Intensity, Time and Type
Plyometric Exercises. A type of exercise training that uses speed and
force of different movements to build muscle power.
Student/s. In general, these are the individuals who go into school.
As being used in this study these are the 1 st and 2nd year individuals who
are taking Bachelor of Physical Education in Cavite State University Main
Campus.
Conceptual Framework
This conceptual framework that guided the study illustrates the process of
identifying the level of engagement using plyometric exercises as additional
preliminary activities for FITT 1 and FITT 3 in BPED courses.
INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT
Effects of plyometric
exercises among students in
terms of:
1. Active Participation
2. Improving Physical The impact of Plyometric
Performance Exercises as additional
Using Engagement Criteria 3. Attention preliminary activities through survey among students of FITT 1 Different responses and questionnaire. and FITT 3 in BPED engagement on students in courses. terms of:
1. Academics
2. Behavior
3. Cognitive
4. Affective Figure 1 shows the effects of plyometric exercises among students in
terms of active participation, improving physical performance, and attention. Also,
it shows the different responses and engagement of students in terms of
academics, behavior, cognitive, and affective. This study aims to determine the
level of participation among students enrolled in FITT 1 and FITT 3 in BPED
courses by using plyometric exercises as additional preparatory activities. The
conceptual paradigm shows the process used by the researchers to gauge
students' levels of participation. The engagement criterion will be employed by
the researchers as an instrument to determine the impact of plyometric exercises
as additional preliminary activities among students of FITT 1 and FITT 3 in BPED
courses through a survey questionnaire. Using plyometric exercises as additional
preparatory activities, the researchers were able to ascertain the students' level
of participation based on the engagement criteria findings.
CHAPTER 2
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
The purpose of this review is to investigate the existing literature and
critically evaluate the possible benefits of adopting the effects of using plyometric
exercises as additional preliminary activities in increasing student engagement
for FITT 1 and 3 courses. By analyzing the current state of knowledge in this
field, the practitioners and educators can acquire insights into the effectiveness
and consequences of introducing plyometric exercises into fitness education
programs, thereby improving student learning experiences and outcomes.
TOPIC 1. High School Students in College-Level Classes: Associations
between Engagement, Achievements, and Mental Health
Student involvement is a multidimensional concept that is gaining traction
in psychology and education. Current research suggests that student
engagement is linked to important student outcomes such as academic
achievement, psychopathology, and mental wellness; however, there is a
scarcity of studies that have examined all components of student engagement
concurrently as they relate to the aforementioned outcomes.
According to high school students in college-level classes: associations
between engagement, achievements, and mental health, student involvement is
a complex phenomenon that includes academic, behavioral, cognitive, and
Students that are more involved in school and learning do better academically (Appleton et al., 2008; Betts, Appleton, Reschly, Christenson, & Huebner, 2010).
Furthermore, both good and negative indices of mental health have been
connected to student involvement. Internalizing disorders (e.g., depressed and
anxious symptoms) as well as externalizing problems (e.g., delinquency) have
been linked to low levels of student involvement (Hirschfield & Gasper, 2011;
Sander, Sharkey, Olivarri, Tanigawa, & Mauseth, 2010; Schochet, Dadds, Ham,
& Montague, 2006). Higher levels of engagement had been linked to a greater
positive affect and life satisfaction, whereas low levels of engagements had been
linked to a negative affect and decreased the life satisfaction (Lewis, Huebner,
Reschly, & Valois, 2009; Reschly, Huebner, Appelton, & Antarmian, 2008). As a
result, the students' involvement has been linked to a variety of student
outcomes, including academic success, psychopathology, and mental health.
However, most research on the relationships between student involvement and
other outcomes has not looked at all four categories of the student engagement
construct at the same time. But this constraint prevents a thorough
understanding of how student participation affects student outcomes.
In general, research reveals that student involvement encompasses
academic, behavioral, cognitive, and emotional components and is associated
with favorable outcomes such as academic success, life satisfaction, and positive
affect. Low levels of student participation, on the other hand, are linked to
undesirable consequences such as psychopathology, delinquency, negative
affect, and lower life satisfaction. To have a comprehensive picture of the link between student participation and various outcomes, it is necessary to study all
four areas of the student engagement construct at the same time.
TOPIC 2. Effects of Plyometric Training on Physical Performance: An
Umbrella Review
Plyometric training is a kind of exercise that involves explosive movements
like jumping, hopping, and bounding. Plyometric exercises may help burn
calories, increase muscle strength, and improve power by moving explosively.
They provide excellent cardiovascular exercise and can help improve
coordination, agility, or flexibility so as to make students more physically
competent when performing their exercises.
According to an umbrella review of meta-analyses published in Sports
Medicine - Open, plyometric training can improve physical performance and
fitness parameters for healthy individuals, athletes from different sports, and
different age groups. The review found that plyometric training can induce trivial-
to-large effects on physical performance for healthy people, and enhanced
performance for athletes from different sports (e.g., vertical jump height, sprint
time, and muscle strength).
In general, students can benefit from plyometric exercises as they can
enhance their physical performance, fitness levels, and general well-being. To
prevent injury and maximize benefits, it's important to remember that plyometric
exercises should only be done under the supervision of a trained teacher.
TOPIC 3. Comparison of Plyometrics and Aerobic Exercises on Attention
Levels in Young Adults
This study is designed to compare the influence of aerobic and plyometric
exercises on young people's attention levels. It is very simple to carry out both of
these trainings, and it has been shown that they are beneficial for your cognitive
function. A study does not demonstrate that one type of exercise increases
attention levels more than another. However, in previous studies, it has been
shown that this aspect of attention can be improved by aerobic and plyometric
training.
A study by Mahardika et al. showed that 6 weeks of plyometric training can
significantly increase attention levels. It activates both hemispheres of the brain
so that the brain tries to maintain stability and adjust rapidly. In the long term, this
will increase spatial awareness and memory.
Generally, this study indicates that plyometrics and aerobic exercise both
increase attention levels in young adults. This study will help to determine the
effects of using plyometric exercises as additional preliminary activities in
increasing student engagement for FITT 1 and 3 courses on the attention levels
of specific students. It will determine if the students are truly interested and focus
their attention in the class with the help of plyometric exercises as additional
preliminary activities. References:
Weishaupt, J. (2022, November). How to do Jumping Jacks. Retrieved from
