Teaching Competencies of Physical Education Teachers and Its Relationship on Learners’ Academic Performance: Basic for Enhanced Competency-Based Program

This study aimed to determine the relationship between physical education teachers' teaching competencies and the academic performance of learners, serving as a basis for developing a competency-based program. The demographic profile of the teacher-respondents revealed that the majority were female, held Teacher I positions, were married, had earned master’s degree units, and had been in service for one to ten years. In terms of teaching competencies, specifically knowledge, skills, and attitudes, the teacher-respondents rated all sub-variables as "very important." The academic performance of learners was generally rated as "very satisfactory." The findings showed no significant difference between teachers' teaching competencies and their demographic profiles, except in knowledge, where a significant difference was found based on years in service. Furthermore, no significant association was observed between teachers' teaching competencies and learners' academic performance. Based on these results, a proposed enhanced competency-based program is presented to improve teaching and learning, to be implemented both inside and outside the classroom.

Teaching Competencies, Physical Education Teacher, Academic Performance, Enhanced Competency-Based Program

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