Recreational activities and their influence on the healthy lifestyle of teachers at the Technical University of Babahoyo: an integrative health approach

Abstract

This study addresses a specific educational issue: the healthy lifestyle of teachers in their professional practice. One of the main theoretical contributions of the research is the introduction of the concept of health-ludic (salúdica), understood as the interaction between playfulness and health, which allows for a better understanding of how recreational activities contribute to the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of teachers. The main findings highlight a strong correlation between the analyzed variables: playful activities significantly influence the improvement of teachers’ healthy lifestyles. It is concluded that it is necessary to create educational environments conducive to collaborative learning and to propose academic alternatives that promote the implementation of playful activities within teaching practice. In this context, it is recommended to encourage practices such as active breaks, framed within a health-ludic approach, to strengthen the comprehensive well-being of teaching staff.