An Examination of Dose Response Exercise of Stress and Depression in College Students

Tyler Dickens

Physical activity (PA) can promote positive mental health, but college students report low PA and high mental distress. Participants (n=6,864) self-reported PA (aerobic, strength-training) and mental health outcomes (depression, stress). Multiple linear regressions examined the association of PA doses on mental health outcomes, while accounting for gender, course load, and grade point average. Results show an association between increased doses of PA and decreased mental health outcomes.

Major: 
Kinesiology
Exhibition Category: 
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Melissa Bopp
Poster Number: 
40