THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AND INVOLVEMENT OF PUPILS IN CO-CURRICULAR/EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: ITS IMPACT ON THEIR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE

The main objective of the study was to determine the implementation of and pupils’ involvement in co-curricular/extracurricular activities and its impact on their academic performance at Sta. Isabel Sur Elementary School. Involved as respondents in the study were pupils and teachers from grades four to six. The descriptive survey method was employed with questionnaire as the main data-gathering tool. Results of the study show that pupils perceived strong implementation of co-curricular/extracurricular activities along economic, physical, and intellectual activities and citizenship training. The pupils showed moderate to average involvement in these activities. Pupils’ involvement in co-curricular/extracurricular activities had an impact on their personal development as well as academic performance. Workload of teachers and principals, financial expenses and lack of school facilities were identified by respondents as problems met in the implementation of co-curricular/extracurricular activities. Pupils involved in co-curricular/extracurricular activities performed better academically than those who were not involved. The teachers had better perceptions on the implementation of physical, citizenship and socio-cultural activities while the pupils were on intellectual activities.