QuestionsQuestions (DECS MEMORANDUM NO. 242, S. 2000)
It sets the implementing guidelines for the pilot testing of the Special Sports Program at the secondary level.
Fifteen (15) public secondary schools.
It is patterned after the regular high school curriculum using the National Secondary Education Curriculum (NSEC), but made flexible with specialization in athletics and sports.
Athletics, Gymnastics, Swimming, Taekwondo, Badminton, Lawn Tennis, and Table Tennis.
An 80-minute time-frame, from Monday to Friday.
It should be written as “Physical Education and Sports (P.E.S.) I (name of special sports)” and carries 2 units.
Form 137 with a general average grade of not lower than 80.
Applicants should have been born between January 1, 1986 and January 1, 1989.
Examples: (1) potential/skills in more than one of the school sports offered; (2) remarkable performance in any sports competition as attested by the school principal; (3) passing the physical fitness test and/or skill test in their field of interest; (4) desirable and healthy attitude toward sports activities; (5) submission of Form 137 (GA not below 80), original birth certificate (within the required dates), medical certificate from a government physician, and parental consent allowing rigid training.
They must not have failing grades in any subject; must have at least 85 in PE and sports subject; must not exceed 20% absences of total school days; must be physically and mentally fit; must exhibit good behavior and consistent improvement in specialization performance.
Performance is 60% (skill test 15%, progress chart 15%, participation/involvement in class activities/sports competition 30%); Attitude is 15% (attendance, punctuality, responsibility, etc.); Written Output is 25% (quizzes/unit test 10%, periodical test 15%).
They may receive free athletic and school uniform, free board and lodging, monthly training allowance, competition allowance, cash award for winning athletes at the regional level, and group insurance—subject to availability of funds.
They must be bachelor’s degree holders majoring in PE/Sports/event concerned; have satisfactory track record in athletic/sports participation (training/coaching/actual playing); if replacing absent specialized teachers, coaches/trainers must have at least one year exposure/experience; must have very satisfactory performance rating for at least a year; must have good moral character; and must have unquestionable integrity and commitment.
It is equivalent to two (2) loads; thus, the teacher-trainer/coach is given two (2) loads less in the regular load of a teacher in favor of the double period in P.E.S. without advisory class or a minimum of 6 regular loads.
Yes. Students enrolled in the Special Sports Program are exempted from taking the Regional and Division Achievement tests.
The student-athletes are to have a separate section in the tryout school; two (2) sections composed of 40–45 students may be organized; and a Committee on Admission of student-athletes must be organized at the school level to screen applicants.
A monitoring and evaluation team from the Division, Regional and Central Offices to oversee implementation.
P500,000.00 per pilot school. It is for: repair/rehabilitation/maintenance of sports facilities (P200,000.00); purchase of athletic/sports equipment/materials (P100,000.00); training teacher-trainers/coaches (P70,000.00); transportation of stakeholders during competitions/related activity (P50,000.00); extra essential services of school administrators and PEHM Department Head (P30,000.00, including P1,000 for Dept. Head and P2,000 for Principal per month); and for winning coaches and athletes (P50,000.00), subject to availability of funds.
He/She implements policies/guidelines; organizes the school program/faculty/personnel; recommends policies and budget allocations for improvement; supervises faculty and personnel; links with NGOs, GOs, and private entities to sustain implementation; and performs other functions as assigned by SDS, RD, or CO.