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Effects of a Personalised Physical Exercise Program on University Workers Overall Well-Being: "UAL-Activa" Program
Antonio Jesús Casimiro-Andújar1, Ricardo Martín-Moya2, María Maravé-Vivas3
1SPORT Research Group (CTS-1024), CERNEP Research Center, Department of Education, Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Almería, 04120 Almería, Spain.
Regular physical exercise programs improve employee well-being and job satisfaction. Personalized training enhances mood and positively impacts the work environment, boosting energy and productivity.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Sports Science
- Psychology
Background:
- Individualized physical exercise (PE) positively impacts employee health, work-life balance, and productivity.
- Workplace wellness programs can enhance energy, commitment, and overall organizational effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between PE, personal and work well-being, job satisfaction, and health.
- To assess the perceived quality of personal training services provided by final-year Physical Activity and Sport Sciences students.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research methodology utilizing focus groups.
- Involved 25 employees from the University of Almeria (UAL) in the "UAL Activa" physical exercise program.
Main Results:
- Key themes identified: social well-being during PE, satisfaction with personal training services, and PE as an emotional workplace benefit.
- Personalized PE programs led by trainers improved participants' overall health and mood.
Conclusions:
- Personalized physical exercise programs significantly enhance employee health and mood.
- These programs foster a positive influence on the overall work environment and employee well-being.
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