Physical injuries related to workplace conditions in secondary school Physical Education teachers in Jaen

The aim of the present study was to investigate Physical Education teacher's injuries related to their workplace conditions in the secondary schools from Jaen province, their effect in sick leaves, and the solutions suggested to enhance their health and quality of life. 50 teachers were randomly chosen from a sample of 216 instructors. All teachers filled in a standard questionnaire. 30% suffered any injury in their workplace. The most common injuries suffered were: uncle sprain (13%) and backache (10%). These injuries caused 1 to 20 days long sick leaves. The solutions suggested by those Physical Education teachers were related to change teaching material and building conditions (72%), and to reduce the timetable (20%). In conclusion and owing to legal regulations, General State Administration should improve Physical Education teacher's workplace conditions in order to keep their safety and health.