HEALTH STATUS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
OF GRADE II PUPILS IN PANIKIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SCHOOL YEAR 2009-20010

A proposal thesis presented to
The Graduate School of University of Batangas
Batangas City, Batangas

By

Rosario U. Hernandez
March 2011

Graduate School

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This research work, though simple as it is, was accomplished by the author through joint cooperation of those individuals who contributed much in putting it into its final form.

The writer wishes to extend her grateful appreciation and sincere thanks to all those who in one way or another have helped her in the preparation of this written work, most especially to the following:

DEDICATION

This thesis is heartily and lovingly dedicated to her husband, Gener who patiently cared for her in all daily needs in order to pursue her studies.

Her daughters Sonea Krista, Maria Ciara and Ana Krizia
And her son Gene Joseph for their inspiration and love
Which enable the writer to gain courage and determination.

Table of Contents

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TITLE i
APPROVAL SHEET ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iii
DEDICATION iv

Chapter I. THE PROBLEM

Chapter I THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction Health is one of the youth’s most valuable possessions but one which many students do not fully appreciate until it is lost. A person may lose all of his excellent health, he has the prime essential for the reconstructions and enjoyment of life. Health in the school is an outgrowth of man’s constant search for more effective and more enjoyable living. To attain this goal, mankind has studied the phenomena at the universe controlled the forces of nature, developed languages, invented various devices and practices. Progress in health has always been associated with advancement in the learning for man’s material needs. When health has been neglected civilization declined. People make the mistake of thinking that being healthy means not having disease. We can be free from disease and yet not be healthy. To be healthy each of us should have vigorous, strong well-trained body, with good posture and a sound, disciplined mind. Our bodies and our minds should be in such condition that we can get the greatest enjoyment out of work and play, that we can be successful in what we undertake and that we can be of the greatest use of our friends and our community. All the knowledge concerning health, especially in the fields of science must be mobilized if we are to safeguard the welfare of mankind. A forward step was taken in this direction when the World Health Organization (WHO) was organized in 1946. The state of well-being of the school child is also influenced by the quality of his physical environment. A safe water supply food sanitation, proper waste disposal, good drainage help prevent gastrointestinal disease including parasitism. On the other hand, waste disposal etc. predisposes the school child to the aforementioned ailments. These ailments affect adversely his nutritional and health status. The control of his environment through environmental sanitation therefore ensures good nutrition and therefore promotes and maintains good health. For many years the World Health Organization together with other educational group has proclaimed that health in the first objective of education. Society requires that children attend school most physically healthy in body and mind. However all this is not enough. Life must not only be lengthened as well as enriched through the promotion of health. The integrating forces which are yet to be discovered will have to be used with greater favor. Tomorrow’s progress in health will depend on the education and awakening of the public, individually, nationally and internationally while science goes forward in making still greater discoveries. Statement of the Problem This research attempted to determine and asses the health status and academic performance of Grade III pupils in Panikian Elementary School during the school year 2009-2010. Specifically, the study sought to answer the following questions: 1. What is the health status of Grade III pupils in Panikian Elementary School in terms of proper nourishment? 2. What is the academic performance of Grade III in terms of quizzes and periodicals, recitation, and assignments? 3. Is there a significant relationship between health status of Grade III pupils and their academic performance? 4. Statement of the Hypothesis There is no significant relationship between health status and academic performance of Grade III pupils. Conceptual Framework Based on the foregoing theoretical framework, the conceptual framework of the study is shown in the diagram below: IV DV Health Status
Proper Nourishment Academic Performance a) quizzes and periodicals b) recitation c) assignment

The independent variable ( IV ) is the health status in terms of proper nourishment. The dependent variable ( DV ) is the academic performance in terms of quizzes and periodicals, recitation and assignment. The arrow indicates the hypothesized relationship between the independent and dependent variable. Significance of the Study In conjunction with the aims of the World Health Organization, this study hopes to provide necessary information of health status and academic performance of Grade III pupils in Panikian Elementary School. The information is needed to enable school administrators, teachers, and parents realize the extent of the problem to provide necessary guidance and assistance to pupils. Encourage teacher to develop the ability to plan, implement, evaluate and expand the type of health measurement and initiate program of adult and community education for the promotion of good health in the school. Scope and Limitation of the Study This study is limited to the Grade III pupils in Panikian Elementary School, Naujan South district during the school year 2009 – 2010. It focused on health status, the academic performance of Grade III pupils and the relationship between the health status and academic performance. Definition of Terms The following terms in the study were defined to provide better understanding of their use and application in the study. Health – a condition of physical soundness or condition in which the organism discharges its functions efficiently, Health status – the health condition of an individual as related to physical difficulties, emotional disturbances and kind of accidents and illness. Academic performance – refers to quizzes and periodical, recitation and assignment.

Chapter II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES This chapter presents the literature and studies undertaken by the foreign authors which have bearing on the present study. Foreign Literature Educational history mentioned about the study of health as an important part of education of the child. Locke ( 1956 ) gave strong emphasis to the need for the subject of health as a part of the curriculum. He was of the opinion that there should be a study of rules and observance by which health can be preserved and promoted.