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These days, everyone agrees that exercise plays a crucial role in improving
one’s physical and mental well-being. It has many advantages, including strengthening
bones and muscles, lowering the risk of disease, improving cognitive function, helping
with weight management, and making it easier to carry out daily tasks, according to the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Ashish Sharma, Vishal Madaan,
and Frederick D. Petty (2006) state that it also has a major impact on mental health,
self-esteem and cognitive function. The basis of our inquiry into the particular effects of
physical activity on the student body at Bato National High School is these findings.
Hopkins (2015), who introduce the idea that individual reactions to exercise can be very
diverse and difficult to anticipate. Exercise has been shown to improve mood, alertness,
concentration, sleep patterns, and even psychotic symptoms. It can also improve quality
of life through social interaction, meaningful time spent, purposeful activity, and
(2012).
Conceptual Framework
School is informed by the key findings of Alexandratos et al. (2012) and Shantakumar et
al. (2022), which collectively underscore the comprehensive benefits of physical activity
Alexandratos and colleagues illustrates how exercise participation not only improves
mood, alertness, concentration, and sleep quality but also reduces psychotic symptoms,
meaningful use of time, purposeful activity, and empowerment. Similarly, the study by
Shantakumar et al. highlights a positive link between the duration of exercise and
enhancements in physical and mental health status, along with significant gains in
foundation will direct the exploration into whether such patterns are evident within Bato
National High School, positing that regular physical activity might be a pivotal factor in
National High School. The researchers seek to address the following questions:
the
study?
2. Can students share experiences where they felt that exercise significantly
impacted their mental health, particularly in managing stress and emotional well-being?
Students. This study highlights the potential benefits of regular exercise on the
physical and mental well-being of students at Bato National High School, encouraging
Teachers. It offers teachers insights into the positive effects of physical activity
educational curricula.
The Researchers. For the researchers, this study provides valuable data on the
for further exploration into the long-term benefits of physical activity in educational
This study investigates the effects of exercise on the mental, physical, and
academic well-being of students at Bato National High School, utilizing interviews and
academic year. It aims to explore how exercise influences students’ social interactions,
Not all students may be able to participate in the study, potentially introducing
selection bias and limiting the representation of diverse perspectives within the student
Mental Health. The state of well-being in which an individual realizes their own
abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is
achievement within an educational setting, typically assessed through grades, test scores, and
4.Describe how often and what types of physical exercise you engage in weekly. Please
5.Can you explain what personal motivations drive you to engage in physical activity?
would attribute to your exercise habits? Please describe these changes, if any.
7.In what ways do you believe engaging in exercise affects your stress levels and
overall mental health? Please share any specific experiences where you noticed these effects.
relationships with peers at school? Can you provide examples of positive or negative impacts?
9.Discuss the main barriers or challenges you face in maintaining a regular exercise
students in incorporating exercise into their daily routines? Please offer specific suggestions or
ideas.
References
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.4276/030802212X13286281650956
https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/pa-health/index.htm#:~:text=Being
%20physically%20active%20can%20improve,activity%20gain%20some%20health
%20benefits.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1470658/
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/obr.12257