مجلة الابداع الرياضي
Volume 17, Numéro 2, Pages 104-120
2026-09-30

Mental Health And Professional Experience Among Physical Education Teachers: A Comparative Analytical Study

Authors : Chafaa Amina .

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the mental health of physical education (PE) teachers based on their professional experience. Conducted during the 2025-2026 academic year, the study included a sample of 187 PE teachers from middle and secondary schools in Setif, Algeria, with mental health assessed using the modified SCL-90 scale across seven dimensions. The results showed years of experience played a role, as mid-career teachers (10–20 years) demonstrated better mental health outcomes than those with more than 20 years of experience. Based on these findings, the study recommends developing targeted interventions, professional development programs, and institutional changes to support teachers' mental health across different career stages and educational settings.

Keywords

mental health ; physical education ; teachers ; professional experience