Work-related stress factors, recreational sports engagement and teaching effectiveness of MAPEH teacher: Input to wellness program

This mixed-method study aimed to correlate the relationships between work-related stress factors, recreational sports engagement, and teaching effectiveness among MAPEH teachers. The participants included 222 MAPEH teachers from the Province of Capiz for the school year 2024-2025. A researcher-made questionnaire was employed. The overall level of work-related stress factors as a whole and in terms of student behavior, relationship with administrators, relationship with colleague, work place environment, job satisfaction, times management and work life balance among MAPEH teachers was high. The level of recreational sports engagement in terms of team sports, dual sports, individual sports and gym exercise among MAPEH teachers was also high. The teaching effectiveness of MAPEH teachers was rated as high based on individual performance commitments and reviews. There were no significant differences in work-related stress factors, recreational sports engagement, and teaching effectiveness when the MAPEH teachers were grouped by age, sex, civil status, highest educational attainment, and years of teaching experience. Additionally, there was no significant relationship between the levels of work-related stress factors and recreational sports engagement. However, There was a significant relationship between work-related stress factors and teaching effectiveness. Conversely, no significant relationship existed between recreational sports engagement and teaching effectiveness.