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https://doi.org/10.26493/978-961-293-015-8.7-11
Relationship between physical activity
and work efficiency among kindergarten
employees
Anja Andrenšek1, Matej Plevnik2
1 Community Health Centre Brežice, Centre for Health Enhancement, Cesta bratov Milavcev 18,
8250 Brežice, Slovenia
2 University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences, Polje 42, 6310 Izola, Slovenia
anja.andrensek@gmail.com; matej.plevnik@fvz.upr.si
Abstract
Introduction: People who live a healthy lifestyle are less likely to develop
chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, hypertension and also
osteoporosis, cancer, increased level of cholesterol, depression, anxiety,
etc. The purpose of our study was to examine the correlation between
physical activity and work efficiency among different job positions in
kindergarten. Methods: The Global Physical Activity Questionnaire and
the Work Ability Index Questionnaire were used to assess the intensity
and the quantity of PA and an individual’s work efficiency. Resuts: The
comparison between the groups shows that the highest physical activity
at work is assessed by the employees in support services, this group
also best evaluates their ability to work, 54% describe it as excellent.
The amount of physical activity is statistically significantly related
to the work efficiency index only in the group of teacher assistants.
Discussion and conclusions: The promotion of health protection at the
workplace must be adapted to the needs of each group of employees in
kindergartens. It is also recommended to encourage regular physical
activity of all groups of employees.
Keywords: kindergarten, physical activity, work ability, workload, health
enhancement
Introduction
Regular physical activity has a proven positive effect on physical and men-
tal health and it also has an impact on the improved work efficiency and the
overall quality of life. Reducing sedentary behaviour and maintaining regular
physical activity, even if it does not meet the recommendations for the amount
of physical activity, affects health, has a positive effect on preventing premature
death and reducing the chances of various health risks. Regular physical activ-
Relationship between physical activity
and work efficiency among kindergarten
employees
Anja Andrenšek1, Matej Plevnik2
1 Community Health Centre Brežice, Centre for Health Enhancement, Cesta bratov Milavcev 18,
8250 Brežice, Slovenia
2 University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences, Polje 42, 6310 Izola, Slovenia
anja.andrensek@gmail.com; matej.plevnik@fvz.upr.si
Abstract
Introduction: People who live a healthy lifestyle are less likely to develop
chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, hypertension and also
osteoporosis, cancer, increased level of cholesterol, depression, anxiety,
etc. The purpose of our study was to examine the correlation between
physical activity and work efficiency among different job positions in
kindergarten. Methods: The Global Physical Activity Questionnaire and
the Work Ability Index Questionnaire were used to assess the intensity
and the quantity of PA and an individual’s work efficiency. Resuts: The
comparison between the groups shows that the highest physical activity
at work is assessed by the employees in support services, this group
also best evaluates their ability to work, 54% describe it as excellent.
The amount of physical activity is statistically significantly related
to the work efficiency index only in the group of teacher assistants.
Discussion and conclusions: The promotion of health protection at the
workplace must be adapted to the needs of each group of employees in
kindergartens. It is also recommended to encourage regular physical
activity of all groups of employees.
Keywords: kindergarten, physical activity, work ability, workload, health
enhancement
Introduction
Regular physical activity has a proven positive effect on physical and men-
tal health and it also has an impact on the improved work efficiency and the
overall quality of life. Reducing sedentary behaviour and maintaining regular
physical activity, even if it does not meet the recommendations for the amount
of physical activity, affects health, has a positive effect on preventing premature
death and reducing the chances of various health risks. Regular physical activ-
