Perceived belief of BPE students towards their swimming skills / Shane Anne S. Aguilar, Rhen Aira S. Suson, and Hezza Faye A. Hersalia

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A World Health Organization study found that drowning is the third most common cause of unintentional death globally, accounting for several injury- related deaths. The inability to swim, the absence of safety protocols, and the lack of safety skills are some of the primary causes of drowning. With this in mind, assessing the level of swimming skills among Bachelor of Physical Education (BPE) students about flood emergency response can better equip their swimming competencies to mitigate risks, respond effectively to emergencies, and cultivate a culture of safety and resilience. Ninety-two Bachelor of Physical Education students participated in the survey. A descriptive, non-experimental research design was employed to achieve the study's objectives. Additionally, two adopted questionnaires were administered via online surveys through Google Forms. The students' level of swimming skill got an overall mean of neutral. This indicates that the proficiency of BPE students in swimming, as it relates to flood emergency response, is impartial. Therefore, this study recommends improving students' swimming proficiency and readiness and enhancing and prioritizing practical swimming courses at UM Digos College and within the BPE program