Date of Completion

2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Keywords

Human Anatomy, Physiology, Physical Therapy Students

Abstract

Human Anatomy and Physiology are subjects for health-allied students as they cover the foundation, concepts, and skills for their future profession. The course requires active learning from the students and to achieve academic success, students need an extensive understanding leading to clinical proficiency. This study aims to identify predictors of academic performance in human anatomy and physiology subjects among first- and second-year students of De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute from the Academic Year 2024-2025. The study used a quantitative, non-experimental, and cross-sectional design. A total of 166 first- and second-year physical therapy students of DLSMHSI from A.Y. 2024-2025 participated in the study, selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected via room-to-room orientations through printed self- made questionnaires containing socio-academic information, perceived difficulty in organ systems, and standardized questionnaires examining motivation, stress, and learning strategies. Manual electronic coding of the collected data and final raw grades were done by a hired independent data manager. The SPSS software was used for descriptive and multivariate regression analysis. Results indicate that test anxiety is the sole predictor of academic performance, and for every unit increase in test anxiety, there is a 40% decrease in the likelihood of obtaining a higher academic performance. The study highlights that motivation, specifically test anxiety, is a predictor of academic performance among students who took human anatomy and physiology subjects. Further strategies can be explored to address students’ test anxiety and stress levels.

First Advisor

Myzelle Anne J. Infantado, PTRP

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