Level of Teachers&#039; Physical Activities and State of Mental Health: Bases for a District-Wide Teachers&#039; Wellness Awareness Program

Jhan Mark  P. Catalla,; Kimberly Rose  I. Lagatic,

Level of Teachers' Physical Activities and State of Mental Health: Bases for a District-Wide Teachers' Wellness Awareness Program

Kimberly Rose I. Lagatic | Jhan Mark P. Catalla

Abstract:

This study investigated the level of teachers’ physical activities and state of mental health of teachers in Tiaong I, utilizing the descriptive survey design. Using purposive random sampling, the researcher identified the 148 teacher-respondents from 15 elementary schools in Tiaong I District, Division of Quezon. The findings revealed that teachers were generally "Sometimes Active," with activities like cleaning the house being the most common, while activities like yoga were less frequent. Regarding mental health, teachers agreed with positive statements about their well-being, such as being able to face their problems, but some reported challenges like feeling worthless. The overall mental health status was deemed "Healthy." A Pearson-r correlation analysis revealed a low positive correlation between physical activities and mental health, with a significant relationship. This suggests that higher levels of physical activity are associated with better mental health. Hence, the null hypothesis stating that there is no significant relationship between the level of physical activities and state of mental health of the teachers in Tiaong I District has been rejected. Teachers should be encouraged to engage in more physical activities to enhance stress resistance and address job-related health issues. Additionally, incorporating stress management simulations in training programs and monitoring the proposed wellness program are recommended for improving teachers' well-being and job performance.

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