The document outlines the implementation guidelines for a special program in sports at the secondary level, specifying curriculum requirements, student admission criteria, and evaluation standards. It emphasizes the necessity for schools to offer diverse sports options and outlines performance metrics for student-athletes, including grading systems based on participation and skills tests. Additionally, it details infrastructure and teacher qualifications needed to support the program's implementation and success.

1. IMPLEMENTING
GUIDELINES FOR THE
SPECIAL PROGRAM IN
SPORTS
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2. RELATED ISSUANCES
DO 46 S2012
Policy Guidelines
on The
Implementation of
Special Curricular
Programs at the
Secondary Level
DO 15 S2014
Guidelines on The
Utilization of
Financial
Assistance to
Schools
Implementing
Special Curricular
Programs
DO 25 S2015
Implementing
Guidelines in
Special Program in
Sports
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3. A. CURRICULUM DESIGN
1. The school shall offer a four-year secondary
level curriculum based program with
specialization in sports.
2. In addition to athletics and/or swimming
which are the basic sports requirements, the
school shall offer any approved DepEd sports
events (a minimum of 5 individual/dual sports
and three team sports)
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4. A. CURRICULUM DESIGN
3. The sports specialization shall be offered on a
120-minute daily time frame and given in three
unit credit
4.The specialization subjects shall be written in
the report card under specialization
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5. B. Students
1. Admission to the program
1.1 The SPs shall be open to all Filipino high
school students
1.2 The student of the SPS shall comply with
the following requirements:
• Must have potential/skills in more than one of
school sports offered;
• Must have participated in any sports
competition as attested by the elementary
school principal
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6. POSSIBLE SPORTS
Individual/Dual Sports Team Sports
1. Archery 1.Baseball
2. Arnis 2.Basketball
3. Badminton 3.Football
4. Chess 4.Sepak Takraw
5. Gymnastics 5. Softball
6. Tennis 6.Volleyball
7. Table Tennis
8. Taekwondo
9. Dancesports
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7. B. Students
• Must pass the Physical Fitness – Sports Talent
Identification and skills test; and
• Must submit the following documents upon
enrollment:
•Form 137 (with a General Average of 80
and no failing grades)
•Medical Certificate
•Parental consent stating the student will
under go rigid training in specialized sports
•Certificate of good moral character certified
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8. B. Students
1. Admission to the program
1.3 The students admitted to the SPS shall
for a separate section fro the regular
program.
1.4 A committee on admission of student
shall be organized at school level to conduct the
screening of student-athletes
2. Transfer to the SPS
Students who wish to transfer to the SPS
shall be admitted provided that they:
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9. B. Students
2.Transfer to the SPS
Students who wish to transfer to the SPS
shall be admitted provided that they:
2.1 come from any of the school
implementing SPS
2.2 submit the same documents for
admission
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10. 3.Retention to the Program
To be retained in the program, a student shall:
3.1 maintain a final grade of at least 85 in s
specialized subject and at least 80 in all
other subjects. In cases where the
above requirement is not met, a student
shall be accepted in the regular program
with no deficiencies in the number of
units earned and the student has no
failing grade.
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11. 3.Retention to the Program
To be retained in the program, a student shall:
3.2 must not incur absences of more than
20% of the total number of school days
3.3 be physically and mentally fit
3.4 exhibit good behavior at all times.
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12. 4.Evaluation of Students Performance
4.1 Grading System
The general educations subjects shall
follow the BEC rating system. The
ratings for specialization shall be based
on performance, attitude, and written
outputs
a.Performance 50%
Skills Test (15%)
Progress Chart (15%)
Participation in Competitions (20%)
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13. 4.Evaluation of Students Performance
4.1 Grading System
Specialization
a.Performance 50%
Skills Test (15%)
Progress Chart (15%)
Participation in Competitions (20%)
b.Attitude (attendance, punctuality,
sense of responsibility) 25%
c.Written Assessment
Quizzes 10%
Periodical Test 15%
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14. 4.Evaluation of Students Performance
4.1 Grading System
Specialization
a.Performance 50%
Skills Test (15%)
Progress Chart (15%)
Participation in Competitions (20%)
b.Attitude (attendance, punctuality,
sense of responsibility) 25%
c.Written Assessment
Quizzes 10%
Periodical Test 15%
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15. 4.Evaluation of Students Performance
4.2 There shall be a pra and post
performance profile of every student –
athlete per sports event.
4.3 Recognition
• A gold medal shall be awarded to the most
outstanding student per specialization at the
end of the school year.
• Schools with special curricular programs shall
select their own set of honor students
• (DepEd Order 3 s.2005)
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16. C. Program Management
1. Number of Class Size
•Class size – maximum of 45 students
•There shall be at least two classes for SPS
2.Schedule of classes
•The 2 hours allotted for the specialization
subject shall form part of the curriculum
3.Teacher Load
• The specialization subject is equivalent to 2
loads daily. Hence a teacher/coach shall be
given 2 loads less than the regular load of a
teacher. A class advisory is considered a load.
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17. 4.Qualifications to Offer SPS
4.1 A regular high school that has the capacity to
implement and sustain the program.
4.2 The school must have:
• a track record of winning in sports competitions
for the past three years;
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18. The standard equipment and facilities of the
selected sports being offered by the school or
there must be a facility within the community
that the school can use, namely:
track and field oval, covered court, basketball
court, volleyball court, swimming pool, football
field, spacious playing area, and sports
equipment.
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19. Maximum number of students in the following
sports events:
Athletics – 30
Swimming – 20
Archery – 8
Arnis – 10
Racket Games – 8
Chess – 4
Gymnastics – 11 (5 boys & 6 girls)
Taekwondo – 36
Team Sports – 30
Sepak Takraw - 12 19

20. 4.3 Qualified Teachers/Trainer/Coaches in sports and
must possess the following:
• Bachelor’s Degree holder, major in PE/sports
• Satisfactory track record of athletic/sports
participation
• Must have a very satisfactory rating for at least two
school years
• Preferably a winning coach for a year at least in the
division level.
• In the absence of teachers with specialized
experience, trainers may take their place with the
guidance of the SPS teacher. However, they should
have at least one year experience in the sports
concerned. 20

21. 4.4 The SPS Coordinator who is knowledgeable in
sports shall have the following function and duties:
• Recommends experts to the principal to handle
specific sports events in the absence of the teacher-
coach for valid reason;
• Assists the principal in the implementation,
organization, and supervision of the program; and
• Performs other functions as may be assigned by the
principal
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22. E. Procedure For The Adoption of The Program
1. The school shall prepare the facilities, equipment,
skilled teachers needed to implement the SPS and
file the application and required documents to the
DO for the approval of the program.
2. The DO shall assess the schools capabilities related
to the guidelines; endorse the application to the RO
for approval; assist in sourcing funds for the
program; undertake progress monitoring relative to
the implementation.
3. The RO shall act on the application upon the DO
recommendation; endorse to the CO; and conduct
monitoring and evaluation
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23. SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS IN
SPECIAL PROGRAM IN SPORTS
Required Sport: Athletics or Swimming
Possible Sports: 5 Individual/Dual Sports;
3 Team Sports
Teacher-coach: Bachelor’s Degree in PE/Sports
Must have sports accreditation
Must have competed and won at least
in the Division-level.
Student-athlete:Must have competed and certified by
the Elementary Principal.
Must maintain a grade of 85 in
specialization and 80 in other subjects
Facilities and Equipment: Must meet the required standards
Teacher’s Load: Specialization (120 minutes/day)
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