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

In this study sample, medical students exercise moderately. Health improvement and stress relief were the main motivators, whereas a lack of time and energy were barriers. Significant cGPA variances were seen according to age, university, and nationality, revealing sociocultural and institutional impacts within this study population. Although physical activity was not significantly associated with academic performance, females showed lower odds of participating in physical activity, highlighting the importance of promoting physical activity among women to improve overall student health and well-being.