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Speculating the Lived Experiences of Physical Education College Instructors on Health and Wellness Activities

Vivencio L. Calixtro, Jr(1),


(1) Bohol Island State University
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Abstract


Health issues faced by Physical Education College Instructors (PECIs) are rampant nowadays due to various teaching activities, which are considered a difficulty that needs to be addressed globally. This study speculated on the lived experiences of the PECIs on health and wellness activities from both Private Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs) and State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in Region 12. It used a phenomenological research design by exploring and understanding PECIs' lived experiences and gathering information, which included semi-structured interviews with ten key informants. It also used thematic analysis to organize the data, which was transcribed on the latter. The findings revealed that the occurrence of illnesses, multifaceted commitments, expectant perspectives, and palpable support from the administration were not religiously implemented. This study concluded that PECIs needed to be more involved in participating in wellness activities due to their overwork commitments, hectic schedules, unmanageable integration of policies, and unstable promotional well-being programs. Additionally, the need for health and wellness awareness in the institutions was the central issue and problem encountered by PECIs. Thus, these matters need immediate action through the implementation of health and wellness program activities for future study.

Keywords


Activities; College instructors; Health and wellness; Lived experiences; Physical education

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