Intensifying Sports in the Curriculum: Perspectives of the School Coordinators

This study unearthed the experiences of school coordinators in intensifying sports in the curriculum. There were ten (10) teachers of Sta. Cruz North District, Division of Davao Del Sur, who participated in the study. This study used a phenomenological approach to extract the participants' ideas. An in-depth interview was conducted to gather information regarding their experiences and coping mechanisms. Using the thematic analysis, the following themes emerged: the experiences of school coordinators focused on the challenges with the resources and balancing academic and athletic priorities. And increased student engagement. The identified coping mechanisms for the challenges delved into advocacy and communication, professional development, and community partnership. The education management insights drawn from the study's findings underscored the importance of a holistic approach, resource management strategies, and a student-centered approach. Results revealed that intensifying sports in the curriculum was crucial to the learning landscape. Moreover, sports promote comprehensive student development and create meaningful and impactful learner experiences.