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.

Member

MARIA JOSEFA PETILLA, Ph.D.

Member

MARIA DELLA R. CRUZ, Ph.D.

Member

PSSUPT JOEL B. DORIA, Ph.D.

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
PERFORMANCE
OF
POLICE
SECURITY
PROTECTION GROUP PERSONNEL

Date:

March 8, 2015

Place:

PNPTS, Camp Crame, Quezon City

JOB
AND

This is to certify that ADELFA CAPACIO FORMENTO has passed the

Oral Examination with a final rating of 92%.
PANEL MEMBERS

ACTION 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.....................................................................

Acknowledgement....

ii

Recommendation for Oral Examination

iv

Result of Oral Examination..

Abstract...

vi

Table of Contents........................................................

viii

List of Tables.

xii

List of Figures.

xiii

List of Appendices.

vx

List of Acronyms.

xv

Chapter
1

THE PROBLEM
Introduction.............................................................................

Background of the Study........................................................

Statement of the Problem........................................................

Scope and Limitation..............................................................

Significance of the Study........................................................

11

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

Related Literature and Studies
Physical Fitness and Wellness.

14

Physical Health

23

Psychological Health

28

Social Health

32

Lifestyle.

34

Work Attitude

40

Personal Routine

51

Establishing Fitness and Wellness Programs..

54

Mandatory Physical Fitness among Policemen..

56

Litigation, Termination of Police Officers, and Police

Union Resistance.

60

Police Officer Fitness

63

Wellness Plan for Police Officers

66

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

10

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY

Research Method.............................................................................. 85
Respondents.................................................................................... 86
Research Instrument......................................................................... 87
Data Gathering Procedure................................................................ 88
Statistical Treatment.......................................................................... 88

HEALTH 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 Problems

105

The Job Performance of the PSPG Personnel

112

Correlation Between Fitness Status and Job Performance..

120

Health and Wellness Policies, Standards and Programs.....

124

Policy Implication and Fitness and Wellness Program..

131

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

Summary ...

136

Findings.

137

Conclusion.

140

Recommendations...

141

APPENDICES

11

Research Instrument

144

Letter to Conduct a Study...

152

Citations RA 6795.

153

Citations RA 8551.

157

Curriculum Vitae..

159

LIST OF TABLES

12

TABLE NO
NO

TITLE

PAGE

Table 1

Physical Health

92

Table 2

Psycho-social Health

97

Table 3

Lifestyle

102

Table 4

Summary of Fitness and Health Status

104

Table 5

Physical Health Problems

107

Table 6

Psycho-social Problems

109

Table 7

Summary of Physical and Psycho-social Problem

112

Table 8

Job Performance in Terms of Work Output

113

Table 9

Job Performance in Terms of Job Knowledge

115

Table 10

Job Performance in Terms of Work Management

116

Table 11

Job Performance in Terms of Interpersonal

Relationship

Table 12

117

Job Performance in Terms of Concern for the

Organization

118

Table 13

Job Performance in Terms of Personal Qualities

109

Table 14

Summary of Job Performance per Category

120

Table 15

Correlation Between Fitness Status and Job

Performance

121

13

LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE NO

TITLE

PAGE NO

The Health Promotion Model

73

The Research Paradigm

76

LIST OF APPENDICES

14

Research Instrument

144

Letter to Conduct a Study...

152

Citations RA 6795.

153

Citations RA 8551.

157

Curriculum Vitae..

159

LIST OF ACRONYMS

15

BMI

Body Mass Index

DILG

Department of Interior and Local Government

NAPOLCOM

National Police Commission

PNP

Philippine National Police

PSPG

Police Security and Protection Group

RA

Republic Act

SPF

Singapore Police Force