The aim of the present study was to identify and compare the quality of life (QoL) of physical education teachers who work in gyms in the city of Olinda, Pernambuco State, according to socio-demographic, economic and professional characteristics. This study included 62 professionals, 58.1% were men. Data collection instruments were a questionnaire addressing socio-demographic, behavioral and economic issues; the Whoqol-Bref and the IPAQ. Significant differences were detected: in the physical domain, in the age range (p= 0.04) and professional development cycles (p= 0.04); in the psychological domain, in the activities performed in the gym (p= 0.03); and in the environmental domain, at the level of the leisure physical activity (p= 0.01). The results suggested that physical education teachers of fitness centers in Olinda have a high quality of life, as seen by the elevated values of QoL domains.
Teacher; Life style; Physical activity
