Home⇛SALETTINIAN OPEN ACADEMIC REVIEW⇛vol. 8 no. 1 (2026)

Effects Of Project Elaro (Encourage Learners To Actively Participate In Recreational Activities And Optimize Health Education) On The Learning Engagement And Skill-Related Fitness In Mapeh Among Grade 9 Students

Aiza Rhea Santos

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This study aimed to investigate the effects of Project ELARO (Encouraging Learners to actively participate in Recreational Activities and optimizing Health Education) on learning engagement and skill-related fitness in Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health (MAPEH) among Grade 9 students. The study used a pre-experiment design with a One-Group Pretest-Posttest (OGPT) model. The results also showed a substantial increase in learning engagement post-intervention. Mean scores significantly improved from 2.21 to 3.90. This indicates that Project ELARO was effective in enhancing student engagement. These findings support existing literature that advocates student-centered approaches to improve academic performance. Moreover, there were notable improvements in skill-related fitness post-intervention. Mean score increased from 1.66 to 3.90 across all components. Paired sample t-tests confirmed these improvements as statistically significant. This highlights the efficacy of Project ELARO in enhancing students' skillrelated fitness. The medium effect sizes observed across fitness components underscore the program's significant positive impact. This aligns with research emphasizing the importance of physical education in promoting overall health and academic achievement. These findings underscore the value of holistic interventions like Project ELARO in fostering comprehensive student development and lifelong wellness.



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