The Relationship between Education Quality and the Young Women's Well-being Perception

Abstract

Abstract The endless reform in our education system is searching for quality which implies, at the student's level, positive results in evaluation, progress in the knowledge volume and continuity of studies (as opposed to abandonment). For physical education quality is to fulfil two major requirements: to instil in students the values and skills of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and to enhance their overall growth and harmonious development. The purpose of this study is to investigate the results of a 12 years long physical education teaching over young women upon graduation from high school. The main aspects discussed are related with their own health perception and self image acceptance. Methodology: 120 participants were involved in the study, all young women, students in the first years from 3 different faculties, randomly selected. The data were collected by applying a questionnaire related to the mentioned topic and to the number and content of physical education classes they had in high school. Findings. The results are disturbing especially for a sample of young educated women. An unexpected percentage of health problems was reported, along with a poor acceptance of self image. The findings have not only a physical aspect but psychological connotations as well. Conclusions. Considering this study results I appreciate that the quality standards in the physical education sector must be reconsidered. The highest management is formally responsible for the young generation's well-being, but at the same time it is the responsibility of all those involved in the educational process. The attention for recruiting educated and valuable teachers is a condition for evolving and also creating a valuable working force for society.