1Department of sciences and techniques of physical and sport activities, University of Jijel, Algeria
2Department of sciences and techniques of physical and sport activities, University of Sétif 2, Algeria
Teachers’ Perspectives on the Role of Physical Education in Promoting Health Culture for Chronic Disease Prevention among Secondary School Students
J. Anthr. Sport Phys. Educ. 2026, 10(3), 19-24 | DOI: 10.26773/jaspe.260703
Abstract
The present study aimed to examine the views of secondary school teachers in Jijel Province, Algeria, regarding the role of physical education in promoting health culture for the prevention of chronic diseases among students. A total of 42 secondary school teachers from Jijel Province responded to an online questionnaire covering four dimensions: Curriculum content and cognitive aspects related to disease prevention, Students’ health awareness, Teaching methods and motivation for disease prevention, and Pedagogical, structural, and temporal barriers. Responses were collected using a five-point Likert scale. Descriptive statistics were calculated for the overall dimensions and for each dimension separately. The results showed neutral responses for the first two dimensions, Curriculum content and cognitive aspects related to disease prevention and Students’ health awareness, with mean scores of 3.02 and 3.10, respectively. In contrast, teachers expressed agreement with the dimensions Teaching methods and motivation for disease prevention and Pedagogical, structural, and temporal barriers, with mean scores of 3.70 and 4.01, respectively. Overall, the findings suggest that while teachers show strong motivation to promote health-related behaviors, the curriculum content and students’ health awareness remain moderate. In addition, structural and logistical barriers such as limited facilities, overcrowded classes, and time constraints represent major challenges that limit the effective implementation of health-oriented physical education.
Keywords
Physical Education, curriculum, health care, chronic disease, secondary school
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