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HEALTH AND FITNESS STATUS AND JOB PERFORMANCE
OF POLICE SECURITY AND PROTECTION
GROUP PERSONNEL
A Dissertation
Presented to the Faculty Committee
of the Graduate School
Bicol University
Legazpi City, Albay
In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements
for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Major in Peace and Security Administration
by
ADELFA C. FORMENTO
2015
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The researcher would like to extend deep appreciation and
sincere gratitude to the persons who shared their time and
resources including those who extended their assistance to complete
this research study. Particularly to:
Dr. Mark Edwin T. Aspra, the research adviser who guided the
researcher in writing her research study. His constructive
suggestions helped a lot in the immediate completion of this
research.
Dr. Lorna C. Mina, dean of the Graduate School for her
encouragement and support to the needs of the researcher during the
process of completion of this research.
Dr. Nora L. Licup, chairman of the Oral Defense Committee for
her helpful feedback and comments from the conception of the title
until the editing of the final copy of the manuscript.
Dr. Joel B. Doria, member of the oral defense committee for his
suggestions toward technical improvement of research. Likewise, his
corrections improved a lot making the manuscript more appreciable
to the reader.
Dr. Maria Josefa P. Petilla, member of the oral defense
committee for her brilliant ideas that made the document more
presentable and in order.
Dr. Maria Della R. Cruz, for editing the manuscript particularly
on the content and technical corrections that made the manuscript
more spectacular to read.
To all PSPG Personnel, for their contributions through giving
the required data of this dissertation. To their time given during
data gathering process.
To the husband and children, who inspired the researcher and
shared their resources. Their love and unequal inspiration made the
research study in reality.
Above all, the Almighty God, who brought abundant blessings,
good health and resources, made all the needs available.
To all of you, thank you very much.
Republic of the Philippines
Bicol University
GRADUATE SCHOOL
Legazpi City
RECOMMENDATION FOR ORAL EXAMINATION
This dissertation hereto attached entitled: HEALTH AND FITNESS
STATUS AND JOB PERFORMANCE OF POLICE SECURITY AND PROTECTION GROUP
PERSONNEL in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
degree, Doctor of Philosophy in Peace and Security Administration,
is hereby submitted to the dissertation committee for consideration
and acceptance for Oral Examination.
MARK EDWIN T. ASPRA, Ph.D.
Adviser
DISSERTATION COMMITTEE
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree,
Doctor of Philosophy in Peace and Security Administration this
dissertation entitled: HEALTH AND FITNESS STATUS AND JOB
PERFORMANCE OF POLICE SECURITY AND PROTECTION GROUP PERSONNEL,
prepared and submitted by ADELFA CAPACIO FORMENTO, is hereby
accepted for Oral Examination.
NORA L. LICUP, Ph.D.
Chairman
LORNA M. MIA, Ph.D. MARIA DELLA R. CRUZ, Ph.D.
Member Member
MARIA JOSEFA PETILLA, Ph.D. PSSUPT JOEL B. DORIA, Ph.D.
Member Member
Republic of the Philippines
Bicol University
GRADUATE SCHOOL
Legazpi City
RESULT OF ORAL EXAMINATION
Result of the Oral Examination of ADELFA CAPACIO FORMENTO
candidate for the degree, Doctor of Philosophy in Peace and
Security Administration.
Dissertation:HEALTH AND FITNESS STATUS AND JOB PERFORMANCE OF
POLICE SECURITY AND PROTECTION GROUP PERSONNEL
Date:March 8, 2015
Place:PNPTS, Camp Crame, Quezon City
This is to certify that ADELFA CAPACIO FORMENTO has passed the
Oral Examination with a final rating of 92%.
PANEL MEMBERSACTION TAKEN
NORA L. LICUP, Ph.D._____________________
Chairman
LORNA M. MIA, Ph.D._____________________
Member
MARIA DELLA R. CRUZ, Ph.D._____________________
Member
MARIA JOSEFA P. PETILLA, Ph.D. ____________________
Member
PSSUPT JOEL B. DORIA, Ph.D. ____________________
Member
ABSTRACT
Title:Health and Fitness Status and Job Performance
of Police Security and Protection Group Personnel
Number of Pages:224
Researcher:Adelfa Capacio Formento
Adviser:Mark Edwin T. Aspra, Ph.D
School:Bicol University, Legazpi City, Albay
Year:2015
Degree Conferred;Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)
Major in Peace and Security Administration (PASA)
This dissertation was conceptualized to assess and describe the
lifestyle, fitness status and job performance of the personnel of
Police Security and Protection Unit of the Philippine National
Police. It aims to develop a policies and programs suited to
maintain the health and physical fitness of the policemen including
lifestyle check to determine their capacity to perform the job as
law enforcer of the nation. The Republic Act No. 6975 in 1990 and
amended by RA 8551 in 1998 clearly stated in Section 14 and 15 the
health requirement for the appointment of the new policemen that
includes height and weight depending on their age and sex.
Meanwhile, former PNP Chief Panfilo Lacson implemented the program
on physical fitness by measuring the waistline of policemen during
his leadership. He required to undergo every policemen who had
overweight condition to keep their weight normal in a given
allotted time. At present, there were report that many of the PNP
personnel are getting bigger and the weight is going beyond the
normal value which is against with the law as mentioned in the
previous republic acts. This is the most reason why the researcher
conducted this study to describe the fitness status of the
policemen and suggest appropriate programs to maintain the
desirable weight required in the profession of being a law
enforcer. The study considered the 100 personnel of PSPG based on
the computation of the sample out of the actual population of
1,277. Both quantitative and qualitative research were used known
as Triangulation or Mixed Method of Research. The study used a
survey questionnaire to gather significant data to be used in the
formulation of the research findings. Other sources of information
was from interview, using the attached interview form to determine
the existing policies and standards in terms of physical fitness
and health in the PSPG unit and PNP in general. Consequently, the
findings revealed that the Health and Fitness Status of the Police
Security and Protection Personnel in terms of Physical Health,
Psycho-social Health and Lifestyle are all Average. Physical Health
and Psycho-Social Problems are generally described as Better than
Average Health. The problems are greater in Psycho-social problems
and lesser in Physical condition. The Job Performance of the PSPG
Personnel was Very Satisfactory in all categories of the
performance evaluation form. Psycho-social Health and Psycho-social
Problems had a higher impact in terms of Job Performance. Most of
their indicators are correlationally significant with Job
Performance. The Republic Act No. 6795 and 8551 were the basis of
the Policies and Standards of the Philippine National Police
including the programs of hiring the new personnel. However, in
terms of programs on physical health, the PSPG conducted the Hataw
Dance and Pulistenics once a week. The Philippine National Police
should implement the No Smoking Policy to all personnel. Likewise
the Strict Adherence to RA 8551 Section 14 should be made. In
addition to the current health programs of the Philippine National
Police, the PSPG unit should initiate the program on Wellness
Dance, Diet Counselling, Lifestyle Modification, Smoking and
Drinking Stoppage Program, Mental Health and Rehabilitative
Services.
Towards the maintenance and achieving high level of wellness,
the recommendations were formulated such as: maintain the Health
and Fitness Status of the PSPG through strict implementation of
programs in health monitoring system. In addition to the health
benefits of the policemen, they should have a free annual check-up
to prevent the occurrence of health risks. Do a daily fitness
program instead once a week. It includes: Wellness Dance and the
existing Pulistenics and Hataw Dance. Conduct a Pre and Post
Physical Fitness Test annually as a basis of future health and
fitness program. Implement the No Smoking and Drinking to the
policemen. As a law enforcer, they should be the model to the
society. A self-assessment and supervisors evaluation should be
utilized in determining the job performance assessment to have a
fair evaluation of job performance. For the future researchers, it
is recommended to include in the study the Mental Health of the
PSPG personnel.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
Title
Page.....................................................................i
Acknowledgement....ii
Recommendation for Oral Examinationiv
Result of Oral Examination..v
Abstract...vi
Table of
Contents........................................................viii
List of Tables.xii
List of Figures.xiii
List of Appendices.vx
List of Acronyms.xv
Chapter
1THE PROBLEM
Introduction.............................................................................1
Background of the
Study........................................................4
Statement of the
Problem........................................................7
Scope and
Limitation..............................................................8
Significance of the
Study........................................................11
2 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
Related Literature and Studies
Physical Fitness and Wellness.14
Physical Health23
Psychological Health28
Social Health32
Lifestyle.34
Work Attitude40
Personal Routine51
Establishing Fitness and Wellness Programs..54
Mandatory Physical Fitness among Policemen..56
Litigation, Termination of Police Officers, and Police
Union Resistance.60
Police Officer Fitness63
Wellness Plan for Police Officers66
Synthesis of the Art and gap Bridged by the
study.......................72
Theoretical
Framework..................................................................72
Conceptual
Framework..................................................................74
Research
Paradigm.......................................................................76
Hypothesis..77
Definition of Terms. 77
3RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
Research
Method..............................................................................85
Respondents....................................................................................86
Research
Instrument.........................................................................87
Data Gathering
Procedure................................................................88
Statistical
Treatment..........................................................................88
4HEALTH AND FITNESS STATUS AND JOB PERFORMANCE OF POLICE
SECURITY AND PROTECTION GROUP PERSONNEL
Health and Fitness Status of the Police Security and
Protection Personnel..91
Physical Health and Psycho-Social Problems105
The Job Performance of the PSPG Personnel112
Correlation Between Fitness Status and Job Performance..120
Health and Wellness Policies, Standards and Programs.....124
Policy Implication and Fitness and Wellness Program..131
5SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Summary ...136
Findings.137
Conclusion.140
Recommendations...141
APPENDICES
Research Instrument144
Letter to Conduct a Study...152
Citations RA 6795.153
Citations RA 8551.157
Curriculum Vitae..159
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE NOTITLEPAGE NO
Table 1Physical Health92
Table 2Psycho-social Health97
Table 3Lifestyle102
Table 4Summary of Fitness and Health Status104
Table 5Physical Health Problems107
Table 6Psycho-social Problems109
Table 7Summary of Physical and Psycho-social Problem112
Table 8Job Performance in Terms of Work Output113
Table 9Job Performance in Terms of Job Knowledge115
Table 10Job Performance in Terms of Work Management116
Table 11Job Performance in Terms of Interpersonal
Relationship117
Table 12Job Performance in Terms of Concern for the
Organization 118
Table 13Job Performance in Terms of Personal Qualities109
Table 14Summary of Job Performance per Category120
Table 15Correlation Between Fitness Status and Job
Performance121
LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE NOTITLEPAGE NO
1The Health Promotion Model73
2The Research Paradigm76
LIST OF APPENDICES
Research Instrument144
Letter to Conduct a Study...152
Citations RA 6795.153
Citations RA 8551.157
Curriculum Vitae..159
LIST OF ACRONYMS
BMIBody Mass Index
DILGDepartment of Interior and Local Government
NAPOLCOMNational Police Commission
PNPPhilippine National Police
PSPGPolice Security and Protection Group
RARepublic Act
SPFSingapore Police Force
