"The Role of Leisure Time Based on Physical Activity in the Productivity of Teachers in Shiraz's Education System

This research aimed to investigate the role of physical activity-based leisure time in the productivity of teachers in the education and training department in Shiraz city. The research methodology employed was comparative. The statistical population included all male and female teachers in the year 2021, totaling 2400 individuals (1300 females and 1270 males). The research sample, consisting of 290 individuals (77 females and 213 males), was selected using stratified random sampling based on Kerjsey and Morgan tables. The data were collected through Jahed's Productivity Questionnaire (2006) and the Marcus et al. Physical Activity Scale (1992). After analyzing the data using one-way and multivariate analysis of variance, the results demonstrated that leisure time based on physical activity has a significant impact on the improvement of teachers' productivity. Specifically, physical activity during leisure time influences 21% of their abilities, 11% of their motivation, and 13% of their participation in education and training in Shiraz.