Physical Activity Practices for Lifelong Well-being Among Senior High School Teachers

Razak Adamu; Richmond Stephen Sorkpor; Regina Akuffo Darko; Seibu Munkaila; George Kpor

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Physical Activity Practices for Lifelong Well-being Among Senior High School Teachers

Razak Adamu^*

, Richmond Stephen Sorkpor

, Regina Akuffo Darko

, Seibu Munkaila

, George Kpor

Published in International Journal of Sports Science and Physical Education (Volume 10, Issue 2)

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Integration of physical activity into daily life is crucial for overall well-being, with workplaces, transportation, home environments, and recreational pursuits serving as key domains. The assessment of physical activity practices for lifelong living has garnered considerable attention across the globe, however, limited studies have examined teachers’ PA practices for lifelong living especially those at the senior high school level. This study, therefore employed a descriptive survey strategy to investigate senior high school teachers’ physical activity practices for lifelong living. A multistage sampling technique was used to sample 278 participants who responded to a questionnaire. The quantitative data obtained was analysed using descriptive statistics (such as frequency and percentages) and an independent sample t-test. The findings of the study revealed, teachers that 65.5% of teachers possess a low level of knowledge regarding physical activity practices for lifelong living. Additionally, the study revealed that a staggering 73.7% of the teachers fell into the category of having a low level of physical activity. Subsequently, the study showed female teachers exhibit a relatively higher level of involvement in physical activities compared to their male counterparts with the statistically significant distinction between male and female, favouring the latter t (236.452) = -2.304, p < .05. The study recommended that health awareness education should be prioritised as a crucial strategy to increase teachers' participation in physical activity. Furthermore, fostering community and social support was identified as vital for encouraging and positively impacting teachers' engagement in physical activity.

Published in	International Journal of Sports Science and Physical Education (Volume 10, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijsspe.20251002.15
Page(s)	70-76
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Assessment, Participation, Physical Activity, Teachers, Lifelong Living, Practices

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Razak Adamu

Physical Education Department, Edinaman Senior High School, Elmina, Ghana

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Richmond Stephen Sorkpor

Health Physical Education, Recreation and Sports, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana

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Regina Akuffo Darko

Health Physical Education, Recreation and Sports, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana

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Seibu Munkaila

Health Physical Education, Recreation and Sports, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana

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George Kpor

Physical Education Department, Ghana National College, Cape Coast, Ghana

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AU  - Seibu Munkaila
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