The Impact of Movement on Mental Health
Boost your gpa
Using the recreation center on a regular basis is associated with higher academic performance.
Das, R., Boren, S., Li, Q., & Dempsey, M. (2021). Exploring the relationship between usage of collegiate recreation facilities and academic achievement. Recreational Sports Journal, 45(1), 27-33.
Roddy, L., Pohle-Krauza, R. J., & Geltz, B. (2017). Recreation center utilization affects academic outcomes. Recreational Sports Journal, 41(1), 67-75.
sharpen your mind
Regular exercise helps to resist distraction, improve mental clarity and feel alert and energized.
Intlekofer, K. (2024, November 15). Evidence-based insights: Matrix Research Hub – World. Evidence-Based Insights | Matrix Research Hub – World. https://research.matrixlearningcenter.com/esp/mental-health/boost-focus-and-self-control-through-exercise
strengthen your mental health
Frequent physical activity enhances mood and is linked to improved self-esteem and self-regulation.
Kroencke, L., Harari, G. M., Katana, M., & Gosling, S. D. (2019). Personality trait predictors and mental well-being correlates of exercise frequency across the academic semester. Social Science & Medicine, 236, 112400. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2019.112400
Potoczny, W., Herzog-Krzywoszańska, R., & Krzywoszański, Ł. (2025). Regular Physical Activity and Life Satisfaction: Unpacking the Roles of Self-Control and Emotion Regulation. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202412.0242.v2
build your community
Physical activities, by providing a platform for teamwork and social interaction, aid in social wellbeing and sense of belonging.
Han, X., Li, H., Xiao, C., Wang, W., Gao, K., Yan, S., & Niu, L. (2025). Physical activity enhances college students’ mental health through social adaptability and exercise behavior chain mediation. Scientific Reports, 15(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-07791-z