Exploring the Relationship Between Time Management and Academic Performance of Student-Athletes in a Selected University in the Philippines

Time management has long been recognized as a critical factor influencing students’ academic success. However, its role among student-athletes in the Philippines remains underexplored. This study investigated the relationship between time management and academic performance among student-athletes in a selected university in the Philippines. Specifically, it examined the student-athletes’ time management in terms of time planning, time attitudes, and time wasting; described their academic performance based on general weighted average (GWA); and determined the relationship between time management and academic performance. Using a descriptive–correlational research design, data were collected from 114 college student-athletes representing various sports disciplines through simple random sampling. Time management was measured using the Time Management Scale developed by Britton and Tesser, while academic performance was determined using the respondents’ official GWA records. Descriptive statistics and Pearson product–moment correlation were employed for data analysis. Results revealed that student-athletes demonstrated effective time management practices, particularly in time planning and time attitudes, while exhibiting moderate levels of time-wasting behaviors. Academic performance findings indicated that the majority of respondents achieved Excellent or Very Good GWAs, with no student-athletes classified as academically At Risk. However, correlation analysis showed a very low and statistically insignificant relationship between time management and academic performance (r = .125, p = .188). The findings suggest that although student-athletes generally possess strong time management skills and high academic performance, time management alone may not be a significant predictor of GWA. Other factors such as academic support systems, motivation, and adaptive learning strategies may play a more substantial role in shaping academic outcomes. The study highlights the importance of holistic institutional support in promoting the academic success of student-athletes and provides context-specific insights for future research and program development in Philippine higher education.