A Proposed Sports and Physical Development Extension Program in the New Normal for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Zambales, Philippines

The present study determined the status of Sports and Physical Development extension programs in the New Normal for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Zambales, Philippines as to the implementation-related concerns of the extension program. There were eight (8) participating HEIs in Zambales with a total of 30 Sport and Physical Education Instructor/Professor – participants. This quantitative research made use of a survey checklist as the main instrument for data gathering conducted during the school year 2021. The date were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study revealed that the inadequacy of funds and location issues were the highly or most encountered problems in sports and physical development extension activity/program of HEIs in Zambales and Moderately High on the theme Logistics. A Comprehensive Sports and Physical Development Extension Program was formulated which includes three (3) themes Program Development, The Extension Program Specific Activities/services, and Extension Program Implementation. Presented in a matrix form under the heading which includes: (a) Key Area; (b) Specific Objectives; (c) Person(s) Involved; (d) Methodology; (e) Time Frame; and (f) Evaluation. The Sports and Physical Development Extension Program of HEIs is valuable and beneficial to clients for the activities and services will help increase the number of potential coaches in the community and hone one’s judgment skills in sports; develop new strategies to promote and manage sports and physical development programs; to get clients active through physical activities; help them exhibit and promote active and healthy lifestyle and value fitness and health; and foster character development and increased social skills.