Teachers physical activity, mental health and quality of life: Basis for health and exercise program

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to ascertain the present levels of collegiate teachers' physical activity, mental health, and quality of life as well as their coping mechanisms for handling these aspects of their challenges in a few state colleges and universities in the Philippines using a sequential explanatory strategy. Data showed that many teachers were having problems with their physical and mental health. Most participants, particularly women and adults, did not meet the recommended physical activity levels because they spent too much time sitting, and most of their modes of transportation did not require them to walk. Coping mechanisms such as prayer, coffee breaks, and naps, as well as regular exercise regimens, particularly resistance training and biking, help teachers to improve their physical and mental fitness. The highlighted tactics that educators employ ought to be taken into consideration for policy interventions aimed at promoting mental and physical well-being in the workplace.