Work Ability of Finnish Physical Education Teachers

Mäkelä, Kasper; Hirvensalo, Mirja

doi:10.18666/tpe-2015-v72-i5-6186

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“…Older teachers and teachers with higher BMI (indicating overweight or obese) may have tendencies to poorer work ability, poorer perceived current work ability in comparison to the best in of physical education did [22]. Our study did not confirm those conclusions.…”

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The relationship between physical activity and work ability – A cross-sectional study of teachers

Nawrocka¹,

Powerska-Didkowska²

2017

Int J Occup Med Environ Health

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Objectives: To assess relationship between physical activity (PA) and perceived work ability amongst teachers from the Upper Silesia, Poland. Material and Methods: The study involved 171 teachers (129 women, 42 men) of primary and secondary schools of the Upper Silesia, Poland. Physical education teachers were excluded from the study. The level of PA was estimated using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire short version, and perceived work ability was estimated using Work Ability Index (WAI). Results: Male teachers had significantly higher levels of vigorous-intensity PA, moderateintensity PA, and total weekly PA than female teachers. The recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) met 46% of studied women and 74% of men. Work ability did not differ between male and female teachers. Work ability was related to age, body mass index (BMI), and PA (vigorous-intensity PA, moderate-intensity PA, total weekly PA). The female teachers with excellent or good WAI had significantly higher levels of vigorous-intensity PA, moderate-intensity PA and total weekly PA than female teachers with moderate or poor WAI. Conclusions: The teachers involving in high or moderate intensity PA could improve their work ability. Further studies should focus on relation between physical activity and work ability among teachers of various age and seniority, from both, urban and rural schools. Int J Occup Med Environ Health 2018;31(1):1-9

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The relationship between physical activity and work ability – A cross-sectional study of teachers

Nawrocka¹,

Powerska-Didkowska²

2017

Int J Occup Med Environ Health

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“…In the perspective of the physical load and musculoskeletal disorders associated to the upcoming working life of the PET students [22,23,24,34], the pain prevalence is of particular interest as it may limit their future working ability [24]. All over the world, PE teachers face similar essential duties demanding a rather high physical workload [22,23,34].…”

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“…All over the world, PE teachers face similar essential duties demanding a rather high physical workload [22,23,34]. The musculoskeletal risk due to their work duties justifies the consideration whether it is possible, or even reasonable, to work as a PE teacher after the age of 60 [24]. Thus, it is of utmost importance to develop strategies that will allow PET students to enter their working life with the healthiest possible musculoskeletal system.…”

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Neck, Shoulder and Low Back Musculoskeletal Pain in Greek Physical Education University Students: A Series of Three Cross-Sectional Studies

Emmanouil

Rousanoglou

Boudolos

2018

JPMC

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Several studies examine the musculoskeletal pain (MSP) in university students sustaining physical load as part of their compulsory learning. However, only two somewhat outdated cross-sectional studies examine the physical education teacher (PET) students. This study aimed to explore the neck, shoulder and low back MSP prevalence in Greek PET students in a series of academic years. The Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was used to record the past 12-month neck, shoulder and, low back pain, across three academic years (n = 479).The year association to MSP prevalence was examined with the cross-tabulation analysis (using the column proportion test for the year comparison) and, the gender association to MSP prevalence with the χ 2 test (SPSS 22.0, p ≤ 0.05). The year association to MSP prevalence was not significant (p > 0.05). The overall prevalence was 67.6%, with multiple pain at 25.7% and, the low back presenting the highest prevalence (40.9%). Women reported a higher prevalence of neck (36%) and low back (47%) pain (p ≤ 0.05). The majority of pain and time loss duration was 1-7 days. The low back required higher medical attention (19.0%) than the neck (9.2%) and the shoulder (12.9%). The recurrent pain was at 30%, with the previous injury/accident rate at 5.8%, 14.4% and 14.6% for the neck, shoulder and low back. Our PET students present an alarming MSP prevalence.Due to their distinct work demands as PE teachers, entering working life with the healthiest possible musculoskeletal system is of critical importance. Thus, university authorities should consider strategies for the prevention of MSP risk.

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“…Evidence suggests that functional aging in the teaching profession is cause for concern 8 . Changes incorporated by the school system, especially in basic education, require teachers' skills beyond the ability to teach.…”

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Determinantes de capacidade para o trabalho no cenário da Educação Básica do Brasil: Estudo Educatel, 2016

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O objetivo desse estudo foi analisar a relação entre saúde, características do trabalho, educação e competências sobre a capacidade para o trabalho de professores da Educação Básica no Brasil. Trata-se de um estudo transversal, de base populacional, segundo dados da Pesquisa Nacional sobre Saúde, Condições de Trabalho e Faltas dos Professores nas Escolas da Educação Básica (Estudo Educatel). Uma amostra probabilística composta por 6.510 professores respondeu a um questionário telefônico (2015) contendo informações sociodemográficas, estado de saúde, educação e competências, características do trabalho e absenteísmo. A modelagem de equações estruturais (MEE) foi usada como técnica multivariada e os coeficientes padronizados (CP) foram calculados para analisar os efeitos diretos e indiretos entre os desfechos. O estado de saúde apresentou um efeito direto sobre a capacidade para o trabalho (CP = -0,83, p < 0,01). As características do trabalho interferiram diretamente no estado de saúde (CP = 0,60, p < 0,01) e capacidade para o trabalho (CP = -0,25, p < 0,05), com destaque para ruído no trabalho e indisciplina dos alunos; o efeito total (soma dos efeitos direto e indireto) das características do trabalho sobre a capacidade para o trabalho foi igual a -0,75 (p < 0,01). Este estudo concluiu que as relações entre estado de saúde e características do trabalho dos professores da Educação Básica são complexas e afetam negativamente a capacidade para o trabalho. Potenciais ações de promoção e manutenção da capacidade para o trabalho devem considerar as exigências psicossociais da atividade docente e medidas para controlar a ordem e a disciplina na sala de aula.

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Work Ability of Finnish Physical Education Teachers

Abstract: Background: In the physical education (PE) teachers' profession, physical tasks

Cited by 10 publications

References 22 publications

The relationship between physical activity and work ability – A cross-sectional study of teachers

The relationship between physical activity and work ability – A cross-sectional study of teachers

Neck, Shoulder and Low Back Musculoskeletal Pain in Greek Physical Education University Students: A Series of Three Cross-Sectional Studies

Determinantes de capacidade para o trabalho no cenário da Educação Básica do Brasil: Estudo Educatel, 2016

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