ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF ADVANCED EDUCATION AND TECHNOLOGY
A Comparative Study on the Physical Fitness Profiles of First Year BSE Students Across Five Sections at Paranaque City College
Ms. Kristina G. Macatangay
macatangay.kristina@paranaquecitycollege.edu.ph
Parañaque City College
Coastal Road corner Victor Medina St., Barangay San Dionisio, Parañaque City, Manila, Philippines
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54476/apjaet/79307
Abstract
This comparative study examined the physical fitness profiles of first-year Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (BSE) students across five sections (1A, 1B, 1C, 1F, 1G, with a total of 247 students) out of seven sections (total of 350 students) at Parañaque City College. Using standardized PathFit assessments, we profiled nine components: muscular strength (push-ups), muscular endurance (curl-ups, planking), flexibility (sit-and-reach, right/left), agility (shuttle run), speed (50 m sprint), coordination (ladder tests), reaction (ruler test), balance (stork), power (standing long jump, basketball chest pass), and cardiorespiratory endurance (1 km run-walk). Descriptive comparisons revealed meaningful between-section differences, with Section 1G showing notably high curl-up performance and Section 1A exhibiting the widest spread across multiple components (including exceptional outliers). Several data-quality issues (mixed units, time formatting, extreme values) were identified and addressed through a cleaning protocol prior to interpretation. Findings suggest targeted, section-specific programming: foundational strength/endurance for 1B and 1C, speed/agility emphasis for 1F, and injury-prevention plus pacing strategies for 1A and 1G. Recommendations include modular PE interventions, continuous monitoring, and data governance improvements to support evidence-based wellness initiatives.
Keywords: Physical Fitness, comparative study, strength/endurance, speed/agility