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Observing The Relationship Between Physical Activity, Overall Health, Anxiety, And Sleep, Brianna Chicas
Observing The Relationship Between Physical Activity, Overall Health, Anxiety, And Sleep, Brianna Chicas
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College students' mental health has been researched for some time. In particular, the correlation between physical activity and mental health symptoms has been researched. The study examines the relationship between physical activity and anxiety, sleep, and overall health. College undergraduate students at the University of Central Florida took an online survey that measured all of these variables. A Pearson's correlation coefficient was used to assess correlations. Positive correlations were found between anxiety and sleep, anxiety and social desirability, sleep and social desirability, and strength training and vigorous physical activity. Negative correlations were found between overall health and physical activity, overall …