Fencing: A Combat Sport as an Ideal Response to Skill-Related Fitness Deficit

This study assesses and comprehends the importance of optimizing a combat sport, namely fencing, in enhancing the skillrelated fitness of a group of Grade 11 students from the City of Mandaluyong Science High School. The researcher developed a Scorecard for Skill-Related Fitness Test as a physical component following the Department of Education's Enclosure No. 2 to DepEd Order No. 034, s. 2019. The researchers calculated the weighted mean and percentage for balance, coordination, and reaction time. They then utilized a criterion reference to analyze the score distribution. Upon careful analysis of the data, it became evident that each ability had a significant improvement following the implementation of the required intervention. Ratings for balance, coordination, and reaction time range from 0% to 93.5%, 1% to 57.1%, and 0% to 89.6% respectively. Overall, the data obtained suggests that fencing is an effective solution for addressing the skillrelated fitness deficiencies of Grade 11 students at the City of Mandaluyong Science High School. Fencing had a significant influence on improving the students' abilities. The aggregate mean ratings of the three skills resulted in a proficiency rate of 80.1%, showcasing the effectiveness of the one-month training program