A Study on, the Impact of Exercise on Mental Well-being
Keywords:
Exercise, Mental health, academic achievementAbstract
The study was about the impact of exercise on mental well-being. The statement was, that exercise has a positive impact on mental well-being and will contribute to the reduction of stress and anxiety. A quantitative study was conducted and data was extracted through physical survey as well as online. The literature of the study illustrates that there is a positive correlation and this study also indicates the same but unfortunately, this study was declared as insignificant due to some factors that are discussed in the findings including a small sample size and unawareness of the subjects regarding surveys and research projects.
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