Análise da qualidade de vida dos profissionais de educação física da cidade de Picos

Abstract

Introduction: This study focuses on the analysis of the quality of life of Physical Education professionals in the city of Picos. To deepen the research, the following questions are posed: What is the level of quality of life of Physical Education (PE) professionals in the public and private school systems of Picos-PI? How do academic training and professional qualifications relate to the levels of satisfaction and well-being of these professionals? Objective: To analyze the quality of life of Physical Education professionals in the city of Picos. Method: The research involved the participation of 10 (ten) Physical Education professionals working in schools and 10 (ten) working in gyms in the city of Picos-PI. This study is descriptive and quantitative in nature. The World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment Instrument (WHOQOL-BREF), from the World Health Organization (WHO), was used to assess Quality of Life (QoL). It contained two general questions (one regarding self-perception of QoL and the other regarding satisfaction with health) and 24 questions relating to the four domains evaluated (physical, psychological, social, and environmental). Results and Discussion: The purpose of the research was to analyze the quality of life level of Physical Education professionals in the city of Picos-PI. Based on the data, the results showed that the specific nature of Physical Education work is a demanding routine associated with the development of physical and mental health disorders. Consequently, it can lead to leaving the profession, as physical strain, unhealthy environment, housing conditions, commuting, transportation, satisfaction with safety, sex life, work, workload, and working hours are factors that can have direct or indirect, positive or negative implications on professional performance.