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 OUTLINE

TITLE: SPORTSMANSHIP: THE ROLE OF SPORTS IN DEVELOPING THE

VALUES OF LEADERSHIP AND SPORTSMANSHIP OF THE STUDENTS.

THESIS STATEMENT: THIS STUDY AIMS TO SHOW HOW SPORTS CAN

AID STUDENTS IN DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND

SPORTSMANSHIP.

ABSTRACT

CHAPTER I

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER II

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

CHAPTER III

METHODOLOGY

CHAPTER IV

FINDINGS

CHAPTER V

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

CHAPTER VI CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATIONS AND IMPLICATIONS

REFERENCES

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 Abstract

The present study experimentally investigated the importance of

sportsmanship and leadership to students. this study investigated the impact of

leadership and sportsmanship training on students. 40 high school students (13 student

council members, 12 classroom officers, and 15 regular students) were asked to

participate 62.5% of these students have had experience being a student leader, while

the remaining 37.5% have not had any previous experience as a leader excluding

activities within the classroom. Each student was given a questionnaire, which

contained 5 questions regarding different skills essential to being a leader. After

analyzing our data, we found that 76% of the student leaders (student council officers

and classroom officers) answered the highest available answer, 3, on all questions

regarding their leadership skills, and said yes to whether or not they are team players.

The remaining 26% answered either 2 or 3, but they all answered yes as well. Most of

the regular students answered low, with 86.66% answering either 2 or 1 only. 46.66%

of the regular students answered no to the yes/no question. research shows that

students can gain many opportunities to learn about and grow into leaders through

sports participation. keywords: sportsmanship, leadership, sports, student council,

classroom officers, regular students

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 Table of Contents

APPROVAL

SHEET…………………………………………………………………….. i

OUTLINE............................................................................................................................ii

ABSTRACT.......................................................................................................................iii

CHAPTER
I. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................5

II. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE...................................................................7

III.RESEARCH METHODOLOGY.................................................................................10

IV. FINDINGS..............................................................................................................12

V. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION.............................................................................21

VI. CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATIONS AND IMPLICATIONS..........................22

BIBLIOGRAPHY..............................................................................................................24

REFERENCES..................................................................................................................25
 CHAPTER I

Introduction

The importance of leadership and sportsmanship to students lies in their ability

to develop essential life skills and values that contribute to personal growth and

success. Leadership and sportsmanship, when nurtured and encouraged, help students

become well-rounded individuals who can navigate various aspects of life with ease.

Leadership plays a crucial role in promoting sportsmanship among students. When

students are given opportunities to lead, they learn to take responsibility, make

decisions, and guide others. This leadership experience helps them to understand the

importance of fairness, respect, and teamwork, which are the core values of

sportsmanship. In sports, students learn to work together as a team, support each

other, and handle both victories and defeats with grace. Sportsmanship teaches them

to be humble in victory and resilient in defeat, fostering a positive attitude and a

strong sense of camaraderie. Leaders who embody these qualities can inspire others to

adopt them as well, creating a ripple effect that positively impacts the entire school

community. Moreover, leadership and sportsmanship help students develop essential

skills such as communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. These skills

are invaluable in various aspects of life, including academics, careers, and personal

relationships.

Sports have long been recognized as an essential component of a well-rounded

education, providing opportunities for physical fitness, teamwork, and personal

growth. However, the significance of sportsmanship and leadership development in

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students often goes beyond these aspects. This research aims to explore the vital role

that sports can play in fostering the values of leadership and sportsmanship among

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students, ultimately contributing to their overall character development and success in

various aspects of life. The concept of sportsmanship encompasses qualities such as

fairness, respect, and grace, both in victory and defeat. These values are crucial for

students to learn and internalize, as they not only impact their participation in sports

but also influence their interactions with peers, teachers, and the community.

Leadership, on the other hand, involves the ability to inspire, guide, and motivate

others towards a common goal. By developing these qualities in students, we can

empower them to become responsible, empathetic, and effective leaders in their

personal and professional lives.

The purpose of the research title "Sportsmanship: The Role of Developing the

Value of Leadership and Sportsmanship in Students" is to examine and understand the

significance of instilling leadership and sportsmanship values in students. The

objectives of this study may include: Investigating the impact of leadership and

sportsmanship training on students' personal development, character building, and

overall well-being. Identifying effective methods and strategies for incorporating

leadership and sportsmanship education into the existing educational curriculum.

Exploring the relationship between students' participation in sports and their ability to

develop leadership and sportsmanship skills. Assessing the influence of leadership

and sportsmanship on students' academic performance, social interactions, and future

career prospects. Comparing the effectiveness of various leadership and

sportsmanship development programs in different educational settings and contexts.

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 CHAPTER II

Literature review

Athletic activities that demand expertise or physical ability and may be

competitive in nature are known as sports. Examples of sports include racing,

baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing, and so on. Sports

are one of the parts of human society that have been around for many years,

starting during the ancient times in 7000 BCE. One of the earliest examples of

sports is wrestling. Cave paintings dated back to 7000 BCE showed a wrestling

match surrounded by a crowd of people. In education, sports are often used to

give students proper physical exercise, as well as develop certain values that they

can use.

Leadership is referred to as the position or function of a leader, or

someone who guides or directs a group. Leadership skills are essential, not only

in sports but also in education. Having leadership skills can help students

achieve things like being a student council officer, a classroom officer, etc.

Leadership is generally a good skill for a student to learn at an early age, as this

is a skill that can be useful for them in the future. The power of being able to

lead a group is a skill that is needed in many careers, so schools need to instill

the values of leadership so that the students can grow up to become successful

people.

Sportsmanship is sportsmanlike conduct, such as fairness, courtesy, not

being a sore loser, etc. These behaviors are important for children to learn at a

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young age as these can help them be kind and well-behaved. Sportsmanship may

be important for students who enjoy working with others. Practicing

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 sportsmanship can lead them to better collaborate with their peers and

form greater bonds.

The values of leadership and sportsmanship complement each other

perfectly. A competent leader must strive to exhibit fairness and impartiality

towards their peers, preventing the occurrence of prejudiced conduct or

favoritism. Together, these values form the foundation for developing

accomplished student leaders who possess the ability to effectively lead and

manage their groups.

Burgueño and Medina-Casaubon (2020) is a paper that aims to show the

influence of sports education on students. According to this paper, one of physical

education’s main goals is to enhance the moral and ethical skills of the students. This

paper successfully shows this through many thorough investigations and extensive

studies about the topic. The use of several statistics effectively provides strong

evidence for their claims.

According to Kapur (2019), leaders who possess the qualities of ethics and

morality and are able to establish effective communication can efficiently perform

their job responsibilities and achieve their desired objectives. This paper possesses a

few grammatical errors and lacks sufficient information for people who are willing to

probe deeper into this topic. However, it provides adequate information for those who

seek surface-level knowledge about leadership.

Sanchez, Hanrahan, and Concannon (2021) is a paper that seeks to examine

the influences of moral development programs on middle school students’

sportsmanship awareness. According to this paper, students who participated in sports

measured highest in their test for measured sportsmanship. This paper excellently

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 presents its evidence in such a way that proves every claim it makes.

Disregarding the grammatical errors, this paper successfully delivers its content to its

readers in an effective manner.

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 CHAPTER III

Methodology

Research Design

This quantitative research paper was written with a quasi-experimental

research design. We used a non-equivalent control group design for this study. A

posttest design was used with 3 groups.

Participants

In this study, 40 high school students (13 student council members, 12

classroom officers, and 15 regular students) were asked to participate. 62.5% of these

students have had experience as a student leader, while the remaining 37.5% have not

had any previous experience as a leader, excluding activities within the classroom.

The sampling method we used, the purposive sampling technique, allowed us to

analyze whether having any leadership skills influences students to become student

leaders.

Instrumentation

Each student was given a questionnaire, which contained 5 questions

regarding different skills essential to being a leader, such as how well they collaborate

with others, how well they interact with others, whether they consider themselves to

be a team player, how well they can manage or direct a group and how much they like

helping others. This survey consisted of 1 yes/no question and 4 questions wherein the

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answers are numbers from 1 to 3. This survey lets us evaluate the leadership skills of

the students.

Data Collection

This study only consisted of one phase, where we introduced and delivered

our survey to the students. We asked all of the students one by one by approaching

them and asking them for permission to ask a few questions. We allowed them to take

as much time as they wanted to take the questions, and after the students answered,

we immediately recorded it into our database.

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 Findings

According to our findings, another essential component of sports psychology

is leadership. Strong leadership traits in athletes frequently translate into the capacity

to uplift and encourage their teammates. Team dynamics, cohesiveness, and

performance can be greatly impacted by leadership on the court or in the field.

The value of sportsmanship is that students' character and leadership

development are greatly aided by practicing good sportsmanship. Through the

development of virtues like self-control, discipline, teamwork, respect, integrity, and

resilience, athletics give students a platform to flourish on and off the field. Their

conduct, capacity for making decisions, and general outlook on life are shaped by

these ideals. Students learn vital life skills through sports that help them succeed

personally and make valuable contributions to society.

When you are the leader the strategy that you can use is to always operate with

honesty, fairness, and respect as a leader, and show these qualities in your choices and

actions. Promote open communication and establish an environment where people are

at ease discussing their ideas, opinions, and worries. This will foster respect for one

another and aid in understanding other points of view. Instruct leaders on the value of

sportsmanship and its advantages, emphasizing how it can improve team

dynamics and performance as a whole. Hold workshops or seminars to do this.

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 For our insight into team members, sportsmanship fosters a good and healthy

environment. Athletes who behave with justice, dignity, and grace set an example for

the team as a whole. It inspires teammates to stand by each other no matter how a

match or tournament turns out. Team members feel less stressed, more bonded, and

more a part of the group in this upbeat environment, building enduring relationships

among team members is mostly dependent on good sportsmanship. Athletes foster an

environment where everyone feels appreciated and respected when they act fairly,

respectfully, and gracefully. This encourages loyalty and a sense of belonging, which

can result in enduring relationships and friendships. These bonds may endure off the

sports field as former teammates help and inspire one another in many spheres of life

a vital example for upcoming athletes and the community at large. Athletes set an

example for others to follow when they play with fairness, grace, and respect.

Character development may be greatly impacted by this, as young athletes pick up

important life lessons by watching and copying the actions of their sports idols.

Athletes who demonstrate excellent sportsmanship may also experience a rise in self-

worth and personal development.

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 CHAPTER IV

Result

Question 1/yes 2/ 3

no

Do you consider yourself to be a team player? (yes/no) 11 2

How well can you collaborate with others? 4 9

How good are your social skills? 3 10

How well can you manage a group? 8 11

How much do you like helping others? 3 10

Table 1 – Student Council members

Question 1/yes 2/ 3

no

Do you consider yourself to be a team player? (yes/no) 8 5

How well can you collaborate with others? 2 10

How good are your social skills? 3 9

How well can you manage a group? 4 8

How much do you like helping others? 3 9

Table 2 – Classroom Officers

Question 1/yes 2/ 3

no

Do you consider yourself to be a team player? (yes/no) 11 4

How well can you collaborate with others? 2 13

How good are your social skills? 4 9 2

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How well can you manage a group? 8 7

How much do you like helping others? 1 13 1

Table 3 – Regular Students

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 According to these results, 76% of the student leaders (student council officers

and classroom officers) answered the highest available answer, 3, on all questions

regarding their leadership skills, and said yes to whether or not they are team players.

The remaining 26% answered either 2 or 3, but they all answered yes as well. Most of

the regular students answered low, with 53.33% answering either 2 or 1 only. 26.66%

of the regular students answered no to the yes/no question. Only 20% were able to

answer 3 in the questionnaire. According to these answers, we can deduce that having

leadership skills can allow students to be able to have what is needed to become either

a student council member or a class officer.

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 Discussion

The goal of our study was to investigate how values contribute to students'

development of leadership and sportsmanship. Through an analysis of characteristics

including self-control, discipline, teamwork, integrity, respect, and resilience, this

study aimed to emphasize the significance of sportsmanship in developing students'

character and leadership skills. The first important conclusion of this study is the

substantial impact of respect on student-athlete behavior. The findings of this research

provide light on the good influence of sportsmanship principles in numerous aspects

of students' lives, both within and outside the sphere of sports. As one of the

fundamental principles of sportsmanship, respect is essential to encouraging fair play,

pleasant interactions, and healthy competition. When pupils treat themselves, their

opponents, coaches, referees, and teammates with respect in actual games, they foster

an atmosphere that encourages sportsmanship. Being respectful to others fosters

understanding, collaboration, and teamwork, which improves everyone's entire sports

experience. As a result, encouraging respect in athletics helps kids grow in their

ability to lead and practice good sportsmanship.

One key value linked to sportsmanship was found to be teamwork. Students discover

the value of cooperation, communication, and support from one another in

accomplishing shared objectives through teamwork. They are aware that a team's

combined efforts are frequently necessary for an individual to succeed. Students who

actively participate in team sports acquire

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 critical leadership abilities like decision-making, effective communication,

and problem-solving. Sports promote inclusivity, unity, and shared responsibility by

allowing kids to comprehend and value the variety of skills and abilities of their

teammates. Consequently, encouraging teamwork in athletics helps children build

leadership and good sportsmanship.

The results of the study offer helpful details about the significance of values in

helping kids develop leadership and good sportsmanship. Educators, coaches, and

stakeholders can support students' holistic development by actively implementing and

encouraging values like respect, honesty, teamwork, resilience, discipline, and self-

control within the sporting environment. Putting into practice tactics that promote

values-based sportsmanship—like incorporating values education into coaching

techniques and athletic programs—can teach children the skills they need to

overcome obstacles, grow into capable leaders, and positively impact society.

In short, this study emphasizes how important values are in helping students

become leaders and establish good sportsmanship. The results highlight the beneficial

effects of virtues including self-control, discipline, teamwork, integrity, respect, and

resilience on students' conduct, character, and way of life in general. Education

professionals, coaches, and other stakeholders can support students' holistic

development and provide them with the tools they need to become responsible,

respectful, resilient, and successful leaders on and off the field by actively

implementing and promoting these values in the athletic environment.

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 Implication

Implication This research has a number of practical implications for educators,

coaches, parents as well as policymakers involved in the development of students.

The first and most significant is that of the importance of values education in sports

programs and curriculums. Therefore, teachers as well as trainers should prioritize

imparting and reinforcing such values as respect, honesty, teamwork, resilience, self-

discipline, and control as they teach technical sports skills to their learners. By

explicitly teaching these values to children can have a strong basis in morality on

which they will base their ethical decisions in life both within school settings and

outside. Furthermore, the research points out that stakeholders need to work together

closely. This includes schools; sporting organizations, coaches, and even parents who

need to come up with an environment whereby students feel supported and nurtured.

To ensure that such characteristics are instilled in all students it is necessary for there

to be regular communication among all stakeholders who are also supposed to

cooperate so that students receive decent messages pertaining to good sportsmanship.

As a result of working together towards this goal, the above-mentioned parties have

an opportunity to create a whole holistic program focusing on character building

through leading theory. The sports experiences of students are greatly shaped by

coaches. The study also points out the significance of training and supporting coaches

in ethics coaching techniques. To be able to effectively pass on the values of good

sportsmanship to their players, it is necessary that they are equipped with adequate

knowledge and skills. Some of these include; professional development opportunities,

mentorship programs, and ongoing training among other methods that can help in

creating a positive and value-driven sporting environment. The other implication is

that sportsmanship and leadership skills can be applied outside sports as well. As such

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 policymakers as well as educational institutions can use this information to

develop strategies aimed at bridging the gap between sports and academic

performance. By emphasizing the connections between leadership skills developed

through sports and success in academics, career, and personal life, students can be

motivated to actively participate in sports programs leading to overall holistic

development. Additionally the research, also, reveals the need to celebrate as well as

recognize situations that show sportsmanship and leadership amongst students.

Schools, sports organizations, and communities should develop methods for

recognizing and rewarding people who exhibit outstanding sportsmanship or

leadership traits. The significance of this recognition is not just about inculcating

positive behaviors only but also setting a role model to other learners by creating an

atmosphere of good virtues like being sportingly minded and leading others. Lastly,

based on these results, this study implies that values education must be included;

stakeholders have to cooperate; coaches must be supported; student achievements

must be recognized; and it should be realized that sportsmanship and leadership skills

are transferable. By implementing such implications, educators, parents, coaches as

well as policymakers can contribute towards nurturing holistic students thereby

breeding a generation that has acquired both attributes of sporting spirit while

imparting qualities necessary for success in games and life at large.

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 Recommendation

Several recommendations can be made from our study findings on how to

foster leadership and sportsmanship among students. First, the education system and

sports organizations must prioritize values-based programs in sports. By including

values education in sports curriculum, children can learn about and practice such

values as respect, honesty, teamwork, resilience, discipline, and self-control.

Secondly, stakeholder cooperation and communication is necessary. These values

need to be emphasized by coaches and educators who should constantly remind them

through team meetings, training sessions, or competitions. Educators working

together with coaches and parents will create a conducive environment for the growth

of leadership skills and sportsmanship among students. Three, coaches shape how

pupils view sports in important ways. This calls for the provision of support services

to coaches that train them in values-based coaching methods emphasizing character

development alongside technical development. Coaches have a role they play as

examples for their athletes when it comes to matters relating to good behavior such as

sportsmanship during games thus interacting with them becomes vital. They should

also provide student-athletes with opportunities where they can get guidance toward

becoming leaders. Leadership development is a worthwhile investment because it can

enable students to become better team leaders in both academic and non-academic

environments, inspire others as well as themselves, and make ethical choices. Finally,

we must recognize and celebrate student leadership or sportsmanship. There should be

an acknowledgment of good deeds performed by leaders in the form of rewards which

will not only serve as appreciation but also encourage other learners. Schools and

sports organizations can create recognition programs, awards, or ceremonies to

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 identify and honor individuals with outstanding sportsmanship and leadership

abilities. Lastly, values-based sports programs must be instituted, promote

collaboration among stakeholders, offer training and support to coaches, introduce

leadership development programs as well as institute programs for acknowledging

and rewarding good behavior so that students can develop good sportsmanship habits

and leadership skills. These suggestions are practical ways through which institutions

of learning together with sporting organizations can create an environment where all

around individuals can flourish into great leaders for tomorrow helping them succeed

both on the field and off it.

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 CHAPTER V

Conclusion

To sum up, the study done about values that help build sportsmanship and

leadership in students showed that nothing helps develop skills of leading better than

participating in games. What they repeatedly found was taking part in different

sports gives learners many chances to practice being leaders. As we went through

this investigation, we observed that respect, honesty, unity, integrity, self-control,

resilience, and hard work are some of the values that are important in building good

sportsmanship and leadership among learners. Once people uphold these values at all

times; they shape their character development process as well as decision-making

skills which affect how they handle things generally including those outside the

playing arena.

This research also discovered something quite interesting – there is a

relationship between involvement in games and gaining leadership abilities. 62.5%

of students involved in various sporting activities confessed to having taken up

positions where they had to lead others within their teams. Working together with

teammates in any given sport presents an opportunity for individuals to acquire skills

like effective communication or problem solving among others necessary for

becoming a good leader. Not only does it improve one’s capability while on the pitch

but can also be transferred into other aspects such as school work success; relating

with friends better or even being successful in future careers.

Moreover, the investigation revealed that games offer a unique setting for

learners to gain knowledge and exercise leadership abilities in real-life scenarios.

Sports being competitive in nature necessitates snap judgments, taking charge, and

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 directing teammates towards shared targets. Such exposure to situations where

one can lead is said to nurture self-confidence, perseverance as well as adaptability

which are core qualities for effective leaders.

Nevertheless, 37.5% of students do not perceive or encounter leadership equally.

Factors like character, personal strengths, team spirit, and coaching methods may

affect how much a student gets involved in taking up leadership roles within their

teams. Nevertheless, all studies concur on one point: sports create fertile soil upon

which scholars can discover themselves better as leaders.

In summary, research findings back up claims that values of sportsmanship

plus experiences gained through games have a great impact on student development

concerning leadership skills. Educators ought therefore to ensure that respect,

honesty, unity resilience discipline patience, etc. are promoted actively during

sporting events or incorporated into coaching techniques used with young people;

this way their potential will be maximized.

To further the development of leadership in sport, future research should

consider specific mechanisms. Studies that follow people over time might offer

insights into how long-lasting sports are on leading abilities and their applicability to

different life areas. Similarly, it would be worthwhile to explore various coaching

methods or interventions for fostering leadership qualities among student-athletes.

In general, research shows that students can gain many opportunities to learn about

and grow into leaders through sports participation. If this potential were more fully

realized by those involved with athletics – teachers; coaches; etcetera – they could

help nurture effective community-oriented leaders who will make positive changes in

society as a whole.

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