STUDY OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY OF YOUNG AGE AND MIDDLE AGE PROFESSIONALS IN RELATION TO THEIR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the connection between young and middle-aged professional’s professional competency and physical activity. Purposive sampling was used to select 60 full-time professionals, who were then divided into two age groups: young (ages 25–35) and middle-aged (ages 36–45). The study used a comparative and correlational design. Physical activity levels were measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), burnout was measured using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), and professional competency was assessed using the Professionalization Scale. There were no discernible differences in burnout or professional competency between the age groups, according to statistical analysis. Additionally, there were no discernible relationships between professional competency, burnout, and physical activity. Professionals who engaged in a lot of physical activity had marginally higher competency scores, but the differences were not statistically significant. These results imply that professional competency may not be determined solely by age or level of physical activity. Additional influencing factors like job roles, mental health, and organizational environment should be investigated in future research.