EFFECTS OF TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS IN MEDIATING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN JOB DEMANDS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ENGAGEMENT: THE MODERATING EFFECT OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Abstract

This study examined the relationships between job demands, team management skills, and physical activity engagement among female physical education teachers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan. Using a cross-sectional design, data were collected from 735 teachers through structured questionnaires. The Spearman’s correlation results show a very weak, non-significant positive correlation (rho = 0.018, p = 0.627) between job demands and physical activity engagement. This indicates that there is no meaningful relationship between job demands and physical activity engagement among the sampled teachers. Mediation analysis indicated that team management skills do not mediate the relationship between job demands and physical activity engagement, highlighting the potential influence of other factors such as cultural support systems or personal motivation. Additionally, ANOVA results showed no significant differences between groups for job demands, physical activity engagement, or team management skills, emphasizing the homogeneity of the sample. The study highlights the importance of developing interventions, such as time management training and institutional support programs, to enhance work-life balance and physical activity engagement among teachers. Future research should explore additional variables and employ qualitative or longitudinal designs to deepen understanding of these dynamics.

Keywords: Job demands, team management skills, physical activity engagement, work-life balance, physical education teachers.