PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORT TEACHERS' SATISFACTION WITH THEIR PROFESSIONAL WORK

Abstract

This study aims to determine the level of satisfaction with professional work among teachers of physical education and sport and those teaching other general subjects. Methods: The following scientific research methods were applied: a questionnaire on satisfaction with the pedagogical work, variation, and comparative analysis. Results: a tendency towards high levels of satisfaction among teachers in physical education and sport and those teaching general educational subjects, the empirical research results showed high satisfaction with the time commitment. It is indisputable that teachers’ professional work is with a cause aimed at building students’ mental, physical, intellectual, and emotional development, which inevitably places the teaching profession among those of high social importance. Therefore, for teachers to fully fulfill their work commitments, they must feel satisfied with their professional work in all aspects and dimensions. Conclusion: Based on the analyzed data, it was possible to outline the main characteristics of professional work satisfaction among teachers (men and women) and to look for differences depending on the subject they teach.

Keywords

• educational system
• subject taught
• physical education and sport
• general education subject
• job satisfaction
• teachers