Evaluation Of Healthy Lifestyle And Wellbeing Among Employees In Physical Education Departments Across Various Schools
Abstract
This study assesses the health and well-being of personnel in Physical Education (PE) departments in different schools using the "Lifestyle Assessment Inventory" developed by Anspaugh, Hamrich, and Rosato. A total of 100 employees from the PE department took part in the survey, offering a thorough examination of their health behaviours and measures of wellbeing. The Lifestyle Assessment Inventory evaluates many aspects of lifestyle, such as physical activity, nutrition, stress management, and social support. Analytical techniques such as descriptive statistics and correlation, were employed to examine and interpret the data. The results indicated that 85% of the participants complied with the specified guidelines for physical activity, whilst 60% followed balanced nutrition practices. Strong positive associations were seen between physical activity and overall wellbeing (r = 0.45, p < 0.01), nutrition and wellbeing (r = 0.38, p < 0.01), social support and wellbeing (r = 0.42, p < 0.01), and stress management and wellbeing (r = 0.50, p < 0.01). The study proposes that focused interventions designed to enhance these lifestyle behaviours could significantly influence the health and welfare of physical education professionals, thereby benefiting the wider educational community. Subsequent studies should prioritise the creation and assessment of customised programmes designed to meet the distinct requirements of physical education department personnel, with the aim of further improving their overall health and welfare.
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