Job Stress and Wellness of Sport and Recreation Managers in Hong Kong

Wellness is an important pursuit in life. Literature suggests that Leisure Time Physical Activity (LTPA), coping strategies, job stress and job satisfaction may pose a significant effect on perceived wellness. The combined effects and organizational differences of these variables however, rarely appear in the literature. Therefore, this study examined (1) whether there were significant differences in levels of leisure time physical activity, coping strategies, job stress, job satisfaction, and perceived wellness of the sport and recreation managerial staff in government, non-government and private organizations in Hong Kong; (2) the relative contribution of leisure time physical activity participation, coping strategies, job stress, and job satisfaction to the participants' perceived wellness.Interesting results were found that shed light on the sport and recreation business and those working as managers in the business.