| Document ID (ISN) | 112242 |
| CIS number |
12-0009 |
| ISBN(s) |
978-2-89631-550-5 |
| Year |
2011 |
| Convention or series no. |
Etudes et recherches R-695
|
| Author(s) |
Trudeau F., Laurencelle L. |
| Title |
The workload and energy expenditure of physical education instructors |
| Original title |
La charge de travail et la dépense énergétique de l'éducateur physique [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail du Québec (IRSST), 505 boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal (Quebec) H3A 3C2, Canada, 2011. vi, 24p. 28 ref. |
| Internet access |
La charge_de_travail_[INTERNET_FREE_ACCESS] [in French]
|
| Abstract |
The objective of this study was to quantify the energy expenditure of physical education instructors in their work environment, based on their physical condition determined by laboratory tests, but also according to different criteria including the educational tasks performed. Participating instructors were subjected to cardiofrequency monitoring and kept a diary of their work activity. It was found that the average energy expenditure of physical education instructors varies from low to moderate, but includes periods of very high intensity. This energy expenditure is not affected by gender, age or educational level. Finally, the physical condition of physical educators, particularly aerobic, is good to excellent. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
Quebec; physical fitness; measurement of physical workload; teaching |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
Canada; heart rate monitoring; oxygen consumption monitoring; public OSH institutions; report |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | Quebec |
| Subject(s) |
Occupational physiology
Commerce, services, offices
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Teaching and educational institutions
|
