Assessing the Impact of Physical Exercise on Work Performance and Job Satisfaction

The importance of physical well-being in augmenting work performance has increased in recent years and has drawn considerable academic interest. This study assessed the perceived association of regular physical exercise with work performance and job satisfaction among professionals working in private universities in Bangladesh. The paper sought to ascertain the significance of physical exercise on work performance and job satisfaction from the perspectives of the service holders of Bangladesh. Data were collected through structured questionnaires from a total of 125 participants, comprising 80 faculty members and 45 administrative staff from different private universities. The data were analysed using SPSS 26 through various statistical methods, including descriptive statistics, reliability tests, t-tests, zero-order correlation, partial correlation, and two-way ANOVA. The analysis sheds light on understanding whether regular physical exercise is associated with job satisfaction and overall work efficiency among employees. Research findings show a positive correlation between regular physical exercise and work performance, in terms of higher job satisfaction and a lower rate of absenteeism. The paper also illustrates the impact of moderating constructs, such as age, experience, gender, and job title, on the initial findings. It reveals that age, experience, and gender have little association, whereas job title has a considerable impact on the relationships between the outcome variables and the predictor variables. The study contributes to highlighting the importance on occupational health and well-being and provides actionable insights for universities to foster healthier and more productive work environments.