Assessment On the Implementation, Welfare, And Support of Project Insured: Basis for Development Framework

This study examined the implementation of Project INSURED and its relationship with student-athletes’ and coaches’ welfare and support. It specifically assessed several dimensions of implementation, including individual coverage, network access, security of benefits, underwriting, risk management, emergency services, and disability protection, as well as welfare and support indicators such as financial assistance, health and safety support, academic assistance, psychosocial support, and recognition and incentives. The study also analyzed the differences in implementation when grouped according to selected demographic and sports-related profiles, and determined the relationships between implementation dimensions and welfare and support outcomes. Findings revealed that the level of implementation of Project INSURED is generally high across all dimensions, indicating strong overall program execution. Most demographic variables, including age and sports classification, showed no significant differences in the perception of implementation. However, significant differences were observed in selected areas such as disability protection when grouped by age, sex, sport type, contact level, and years of engagement. This suggests that disability-related provisions are experienced differently across certain groups. In terms of welfare and support, Project INSURED was generally rated as strongly implemented across all indicators. However, significant differences were noted in selected dimensions based on sex, sport type, contact level, and years of engagement, particularly in academic assistance, psychosocial support, and recognition and incentives. Meanwhile, financial assistance and health and safety support remained consistently perceived across groups. Correlation analysis further revealed that implementation dimensions such as network access, risk management, emergency services, and disability protection have significant relationships with most welfare and support indicators. Overall, the results indicate that stronger implementation of Project INSURED is associated with improved welfare and support outcomes among student-athletes and coaches. The study concludes that Project INSURED is effectively implemented and plays a significant role in enhancing welfare and support systems, although targeted improvements are needed in disability protection, academic assistance, psychosocial services, and recognition systems to ensure more equitable and comprehensive program delivery.