Physical Education Student’s Awareness in the Implementation of Disaster Management System: Inputs for Enhancement of Policy

Abstract

This study by the researcher on Physical Education Student's Awareness of the Implementation of Disaster Management System: Inputs for enhancement policy specifically in the teaching-learning activities improvement through intended to know the level of awareness in teaching the teacher about the implementation of the disaster management system of the school in the sophomore PE students. The sophomore PE student-athlete respondents are mostly males and specialize in sports-inclined varied landscapes, with football,  track and field, and basketball emerging as the most prevalent sports specializations. This only shows that there are more male athletes involved. The respondents of the sophomore student-athletes are moderately aware of the implementation of the disaster management system specifically in the Prevention of the Disaster, Mitigation of the Disaster, Preparedness for the Disaster, and Assessing the Risks of the Disaster while Response to the Disaster and Recovering from Disaster. Therefore, the relevance of the results extends to the broader educational mission of promoting holistic development in student-athletes. By instilling a culture of preparedness, resilience, and civic responsibility, institutions can equip student-athletes with valuable life skills beyond the athletic field. holistic development in student-athletes. By instilling a culture of preparedness, resilience, and civic responsibility, institutions can equip student-athletes with valuable life skills beyond the athletic field. No significant difference exists in the assessment of student-athlete respondents on their profile. The focus group discussion among PE teachers who teach disaster management is just an integration that requires a further appreciation of the subject to be more effectively taught to students. Based on the conclusions derived from this study, this research came up with the following recommendations. It just shows that more male athletes are involved. It is prepared and knows the remedies that should be carried out in the event of a disaster. It is suggested that the institution have a specific organization for students who respond or help during a disaster to cultivate a culture of caring for others that student-athletes can lead because of their agile actions. Teachers who teach disaster management should think of more engaging activities to increase students' appreciation of cultivating a culture of caring for others during disasters regardless of their gender, age, and specialization in sports.