A study to assess the physical activity and its effect on mental health among teachers from selected teaching institutions.

Vishal Shivaji Thube

Volume : VIII, Issue : VII, July - 2018

A study to assess the physical activity and its effect on mental health among teachers from selected teaching institutions.

Vishal Shivaji Thube

Abstract :

Physical activity boosts energy and the mood. The purpose of the study is to assess the physical activity and its effect on mental health in respective sample. A non–experimental prospective correlational study design taken. 300 sample chosen through convenience sampling. Physical activity and mental health assessed by ‘IPAQ’ and ‘MHI18’. Tool validity established from 17 experts. Reliability done by test–retest method, (a–0.95 and b–0.97). Ethical clearance was taken. Data were collected by questionnaire. Data analysis was done using descriptive, inferential statistics and Karl–Pearson’s correlation coefficient

The result shows that majority of sample were in 25–40 years (62.3%), female sample 60.7%, 28.3% having over–weight status. 59.3% sample possess moderate physical activity and 66.7% sample possess mild mental health. There is weak positive correlation between physical activity and mental health. There is association between physical activity and marital status. Professional experience and monthly income was highly associated with mental health.