Title: Role of Physical Activity on Alleviating Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms Among College Students
Stream: Counselling, Guidance & Adjustment in Education
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Authors:
Donna Sombrea, Adamson University, Philippines
Rommel Tilbe, Adamson University, Philippines
Abstract:
This research aims to understand the students' engagement in physical activity and how this helps alleviate anxiety and depressive symptoms among college students aged 18 to 24. Utilizing purposive sampling, we recruited 24 physically active participants (female=11, male= 13). We formed three groups with eight participants each for the focus group discussions. Thematic analysis was employed to analyze the collected data. From the discussions, we found that engagement in physical activity has significantly contributed to (a) health confidence and (b) improved lifestyle of the participants. These themes are important springboards in developing a program that may encourage students to engage in a physical activity instead of living a sedentary lifestyle. Additionally, physical activity helps promote positive changes within self and others and become more socially involved. Derived from the results, it is recommended that institutions may provide programs that will enrich students' awareness of the importance of physical activity, be able to get involved in institutional-level sports and fitness clubs, and finally, encourage consistency in their involvement. Redesigning the curriculum of 21st-century learning through integrating physical activities into both academic and extra-curricular activities may improve the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of health. Furthermore, this study may help mitigate the number of college students experiencing anxiety and depressive symptoms in the Philippines.
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