ICPS

2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021

The Relationships between Exercise Span and Mental Health

Virtual · May 2021

Posters · Clinical Science

  • Luke Evans
    Saint Louis University
  • Alexander Chang
    Saint Louis University
  • Madeline Bruce
    Saint Louis University
  • Paul Handal
    Saint Louis University
  • Lindsay Thomas
    Saint Louis University

Abstract

Although research suggests exercise promotes adolescents’ mental health, it remains unclear what characteristics of exercise are most important. The present study investigated a novel characteristic; exercise span. Results suggest exercise span was correlated with exercise self-efficacy in all participants, as well as general self-efficacy and reduced anxiety in male participants.

Psychopathology