Teachers’ Level of Conformity to Standard Benchmark in Gymnastics: An Input to Gymnastics Development Plan

This study aimed to assess the level of conformity of teachers to the standard benchmarks in gymnastics in selected schools in the Division of Rizal Province, serving as the foundation for the formulation of an Enhanced Gymnastics Development Plan (EGDP). Specifically, it examined the demographic profile of respondents, evaluated the schools’ level of compliance in terms of teaching methodology, physical facilities, attire, training and exercises, coach qualifications, and support mechanisms, and identified significant differences based on demographic factors. A descriptive-quantitative research design was used, with survey questionnaires as the primary data-gathering instrument. Results showed that the general composite mean for benchmark compliance was interpreted as “Often,” with Training and Basic Exercises scoring the highest and Physical Facilities/Infrastructure the lowest. Significant relationships were found between compliance levels and factors such as educational attainment, level of competition, number of competitions attended, and medal performance. The study concludes that while many teachers strive to meet the basic requirements of gymnastics instruction, resource limitations, insufficient training, and infrastructure gaps hinder full compliance with national benchmarks. Based on these findings, an Enhanced Gymnastics Development Plan was formulated. The plan proposes targeted investments in coach capacity-building, FIG/GAP-compliant facility upgrades, athlete development programs, uniform standardization, and the creation of a monitoring and evaluation system. With adequate funding and institutional support, the EGDP aims to strengthen grassroots gymnastics, improve school performance in competitions, and ensure safety and excellence in physical education programs across the division.