Examining the Results of Integrating Culturally Fit Team Sports in Teaching Physical Education

This study examined the integration of traditional Filipino games into senior high school physical education (PE) curricula, focusing on how culturally fit team sports—such as Tumbang Preso, Patintero, Luksong Tinik, Palo Sebo, and Piko—improve students' health-related fitness. A mixed-methods approach, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative data, was used to assess the effectiveness of these games in enhancing cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and overall well-being. Data were gathered from Grade 11 TVL students at Magallanes National High School. The findings showed significant improvements in students' physical fitness, especially cardiovascular health, and a deeper understanding of the rules and objectives of each game. Students also reported enhanced engagement, social interaction, and cultural pride. The study concluded that incorporating traditional Filipino games into PE fosters physical development and promotes cultural awareness, making the PE experience more engaging, holistic, and culturally integrated.