This study determined the relationship between athletes competence and behavior.  Specifically, it sought to identify the demographic profile, the level of athletes competence and behavior, the significant relationship between athletes demographic profiles and the athletes behavior, and the significant relationship between athletes competence and the athletes behavior. This study uses descriptive design and quantitative research that uses 322 student-athletes selected via purposive sampling technique from 3 Local Universities and Colleges in the province of Cavite. A self-made questionnaire was used in this study which was validated by 3 experts in the field of physical education. The following were the significant findings of the investigation: Findings show that the level of athletes competence in terms of physical, mental, emotional, and social appears to have a remark strongly agree with the verbal interpretation of highly evident. Moreover, the level of student athletes behavior in terms of discipline, determination, goal setting, sportsmanship, and fair play appears to have a remark strongly agree with the verbal interpretation of highly evident, the significant relationship between athletes demographic profiles and athletes behavior, and the significant relationship between athletes competence and athletes behavior are both significant which implies that there is a relationship between them. Based on the drawn findings, resulted to the following conclusion. There is a significant relationship between athletes demographic profiles and athletes behavior in terms of discipline, determination, goal setting, sportsmanship, and fair play. Therefore, the null hypothesis is rejected, this implies that in terms of age younger athletes might require more supervision and focus on fundamental skills, while older athletes can handle more complex training programs and strategic decision-making.  In addition, biological differences between genders can affect training approaches and responses to conditioning. There is a significant  relationship between athletes competence in terms of physical, mental, emotional, and  social and the athletes behavior in terms of discipline, determination, goal setting, sportsmanship, and fair play.  Therefore, the null hypothesis is rejected, this implies that athletes with higher competence levels are more likely to engage in behaviors that enhance performance. Based on the drawn findings resulted to the following recommendations: It is recommended that the standard policy for newly recruit student-athletes include briefing, social interactions and training from seniors for an improved athletic performance. It is also suggested that the sports directors ensure increase in student-athletes exposure to various leagues and competitions. Furthermore, it is recommended that coaches continue professional education (CPE) to provide improved mentoring and regular counseling in the behavior of student-athletes. Likewise, it is suggested that provision of more incentives, awards and recognitions to student athletes for an improved behavior.

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