Effects of regular physical activity on physical and mental health in high school students
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This study aims to investigate the effects of regular physical activity on physical and mental health in male and female high school students. Data were collected from 1350 high school students. Short form- health scale (SF- 12) were used for physical health scores (PCS) and mental health scores (MCS). A physical activity stage of change questionnaire was used for activity level. Results of this study showed that the percentages of physical activity level were 41,6 % for males and 27,72% for females. There were significant differences in the means of MCS and PCS depending on physical activity level in male and females. Significant differences were only observed in the means of age, body height in males not females. PCS and MCS were significantly correlated with physical activity levels in both genders. Regular physical activity is a need to enhance and maintain PCS and MCS.
Keywords: Physical activity; physical and mental health ;students
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