Physical exercise and academic performance among students in the medical field at Jordanian Universities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The literature emphasizes multiple factors that affect academic performance, including emotional and physical well-being, motivation, and physical exercise. University students, especially medical students, usually lack time and experience high levels of stress, leading to neglect of a healthy lifestyle. This study aimed to assess the association between physical activity patterns and academic performance (cumulative grade point average (cGPA)) among medical students at Jordanian universities.

Methods

This is an online survey study that was conducted in Jordan between 28/12/2023 and 30/07/2025. A multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to identify sociodemographic and physical activity items associated with academic performance, while sociodemograp

SUBMITTER: Alhemedi AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12826517 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature