Job Satisfaction Towards Attitudes and Career Motivation of the Physical Education Instructors in Selected Higher Education Institutions in Occidental Mindoro

Abstract

This study investigated the extent of the attitude toward physical activity and career motivation among Physical Education (PE) teachers in the selected higher education institutions in Occidental Mindoro, and whether job satisfaction acts a moderating factor to attitude toward physical activity and career motivation. Using a quantitative research design, data were collected from the nine (9) PE instructors who were chosen using total enumeration from the selected higher education institutions, and were analyzed through linear regression and ANOVA techniques. Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire which was validated and tested for reliability. The findings revealed that attitude toward physical activity significantly predicts career motivation. Teachers who held more favorable views toward physical activity tended to exhibit higher levels of motivation in their teaching careers. However, further analysis showed that job satisfaction did not significantly moderate either the teachers’ attitudes or their career motivation. Regardless of satisfaction levels, the respondents maintained consistent motivation and attitudes. These results emphasize the value of fostering positive attitudes toward physical activity as a means to sustain and enhance professional motivation. For administrators and educational institutions, the findings suggest that teacher development programs focused on promoting wellness and reinforcing professional commitment may yield more impact than those focused solely on improving job satisfaction.