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Tactical Skills Proficiency, Physical Readiness, Safety Practices, and Mental Resilience among Collegiate Rodeo Athletes
Pedagogy Review
Volume 8 | Issue 1 | 2026 | 215 – 229
Ma. Lorena P. Adigue 1,2, ORCID No. 0009 - 0005 - 4355 - 5887
Lorna A. Espeso 3, PhD, ORCID No. 0000- 0002- 2024- 2440
1College of Education, Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture & Technology, Masbate, Philippines
2Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Education and Sports, Adamson University, Ermita, Manila, Philippines
3Faculty, Graduate School, Adamson University, 900 San Marcelino Street, Ermita, Manila, Philippines
Article History:
Initial submission: 25 May 2026
First decision: 08 June 2026
Revision received: 24 July 2026
Accepted for publication: 27 July 2026
Online release: 05 August 2026
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Abstract
This mixed-methods study examined the levels and interrelationships of tactical skill proficiency, physical readiness, safety practices, and mental resilience among collegiate rodeo athletes in the Philippines, a context where rodeo remains underrepresented in empirical research despite its cultural and institutional importance. Grounded in Albert Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory, the study employed an explanatory sequential design, integrating quantitative data from 122 survey respondents and qualitative insights from 16 interview participants drawn from State Universities and Colleges competing in the Philippine Rodeo Finals in Masbate City. Descriptive findings indicated that safety practices achieved the highest level (M = 3.55, SD = 0.431), while physical readiness emerged as the lowest-rated dimension (M = 3.30). Correlational analysis revealed that all variables were significantly related (p < .000), with physical readiness demonstrating the strongest associations with safety practices (r = .612) and tactical skill proficiency (r = .592). These results underscore the central role of physical conditioning in supporting both performance and safety outcomes. Qualitative analysis generated five overarching themes: (1) mental resilience as a driver of focus and persistence; (2) physical conditioning as the foundation of performance readiness; (3) safety awareness and risk management; (4) experiential learning in skill development and tactical adaptability; and (5) training support as an area needing enhancement. The study concludes that rodeo performance is inherently multidimensional and interconnected, shaped by experiential learning, sustained practice, and authentic competition exposure. By contributing to the limited body of literature on collegiate rodeo athletes in the Philippines, the findings provide valuable insights for the development of integrated, evidence-based athlete training programs.
Keywords: rodeo, collegiate rodeo, tactical skill proficiency, physical readiness, safety practices, mental resilience, self-efficacy, Philippines
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Adigue, M. L. P., & Espeso, L. A. (2026). Tactical skills proficiency, physical readiness, safety practices, and mental resilience among collegiate rodeo athletes. Pedagogy Review, 8(1), 215–229. https://doi.org/10.62718/vmca.pr-ijetas.8.1.SC-0526-020.
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Copyright @ 2026. The Author/s. Published by VMC Analytiks Multidisciplinary Journal News Publishing Services. Tactical Skills Proficiency, Physical Readiness, Safety Practices, and Mental Resilience among Collegiate Rodeo Athletes © 2026 by Ma. Lorena P. Adigue and Lorna A. Espeso is an open access article licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0). This permits the copying, redistribution, remixing, transforming, and building upon the material in any medium or format for any purpose, even commercially, provided that appropriate credit is given to the copyright owner/s through proper and standard citation.
Author contributions
Lorena P. Adigue: Conceptualization, Formal analysis, Investigation, Methodology, Visualization, Presentation, Writing – original draft, Writing – review & editing
Lorna A. Espeso: Formal analysis, Methodology, Supervision, Validation, Writing – review & editing.
Funding
This research received no external funding.
Conflict of interest
The author declares no conflict of interest.
Institutional ethics review statement
This study involving human participants was reviewed and approved by the St. Paul University Philippines Research Ethics Committee (SPUP REC) under protocol code SPUP-2026-0169-SR-LA. The study was conducted in accordance with ethical principles for research involving human participants, ensuring voluntary participation, informed consent, confidentiality, and protection of participants’ rights throughout the research process.
Data availability statement
The datasets generated and/or analyzed during the current study are not publicly available due to ethical restrictions and the protection of participants’ confidentiality. However, the data may be made available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request, subject to appropriate ethical considerations and approval.
Declaration of generative AI use/assistance
AI-assisted language editing and refinement were performed using ChatGPT (OpenAI) to improve clarity, grammar, and organization of certain sections of the manuscript. The authors critically reviewed, revised, and verified all AI-assisted outputs and remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, interpretation of findings, and overall content of the manuscript. AI tools were not used for data collection, data analysis, or generation of research findings.
Acknowledgement
The researcher s express their sincere gratitude to the collegiate rodeo athletes who generously shared their time, experiences, and insights, which made this study possible. Their participation was essential in achieving the objectives of this research. Appreciation is also extended to the participating State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) for their support and cooperation during the conduct of the study. Their assistance facilitated the smooth implementation of data gathering activities.
Special acknowledgment is also given to Rodeo Masbateño Inc. for their valuable support and coordination, which significantly contributed to the successful completion of this research. Finally, the researcher extends heartfelt thanks to all individuals who, directly or indirectly, contributed to the completion of this study.
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