Stress and Coping Strategies of PE Teachers

Abstract: This study was conducted to shed light on the contrasting reality, indicating stress and coping of PE teachers in various settings, specifically at the school level. In this context, the study aimed to determine the level of stress, coping strategies, and performance of PE teachers in a medium-sized School Division in the Northern part of Negros Occidental for School Year 2022 – 2023. The data needed for this descriptive research was collected from 123 Physical Education teachers using a self-made instrument that passed the stringent tests of validity and reliability. The ensuing analysis showed that PE teachers experience a moderate level of stress in terms of organizational factors, personal factors and environmental factors but demonstrate a high level of coping utilizing appraisal focused strategies, problem focused strategies and emotional focused strategies. The results of this study revealed that Physical Education teachers experience stress in the work environment which should be given attention to this could affect performance and efficiency of an individual. The coping strategies employed by the teachers could also be studied as a basis for developments. Keywords: Physical Education, Stress and Coping Strategies, PE Teachers