Actividad física y satisfacción con la vida: un estudio en el personal docente de la Unidad Educativa Miguel Díaz Cueva en el periodo escolar 2025-2026

Abstract

This study analyzed the relationship between physical activity and life satisfaction among teachers at “Miguel Díaz Cueva” School during the 2025–2026 school year. The research followed a quantitative approach, with a non-experimental, descriptive-correlational, and cross-sectional design. Thirty-five teachers took part in the study and completed the short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) and the Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS). The results revealed that participants have a moderate level of physical activity and high levels of life satisfaction. However, there was no significant relationship between the two variables (r = -0.029, p > 0.05), which indicates they function as independent dimensions in this context. Although older teachers reported higher levels of physical activity, this pattern differs from traditional literature but aligns with more recent studies suggesting that teachers may remain active as a health strategy. Overall, the findings stress the need to carry out multidimensional interventions that integrate physical activity, institutional support, and favorable working conditions in order to enhance teachers’ well-being. Keywords: physical activity, teacher well-being, life satisfaction