The Influence of Warm-Up Routine and Perceived Stress on the Lateral Hip Joint Flexibility of Senior High School Students

Abstract

Flexibility is an essential component that enhances performance and prevents injury, particularly in movements involving the hips. This study examined the influence of the frequency and consistency of warm-up duration and perceived stress on lateral hip joint flexibility among senior high school students. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed to gather data from 333 Grade 11 students at a private learning institution in Cagayan de Oro City during the first semester of SY 2025–2026. The Self-Reported Warm-Up Routine Profiling Questionnaire, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), and Isosceles Triangle Test were used to measure warm-up behaviors, perceived stress, and lateral hip joint flexibility. Descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression were used to analyze the data. Results showed that participants performed warm-ups at a moderate frequency, were consistent in warm-up duration, and reported a moderate level of perceived stress. Flexibility outcomes were generally outstanding for both male and female students. Regression analysis revealed that consistency of warm-up duration was the only significant predictor of lateral hip joint flexibility, indicating that regularly performing warm-ups with adequate, stable duration contributes more meaningfully to joint mobility than session frequency or stress levels. These findings underscore the importance of structured, time-anchored warm-up routines in promoting flexibility, especially in online learning environments where students perform physical tasks independently. Physical Education teachers may incorporate explicit guidelines for warm-up duration to enhance students’ preparation and safety. Future researchers are encouraged to explore additional behavioral, physiological, or environmental factors that may interact with warm-up duration and stress in shaping flexibility outcomes.

Keywords: Warm-Up Routine, Frequency, Consistency of Duration, Perceived Stress, Lateral Hip Joint Flexibility, Senior High School Students, Online Physical Education