Physical activity is associated with better health and psychological well-being during transition to university life

Journal of American College Health

Volumn 55, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 77-82

  Bray, Steven R ^a   Kwan, Matthew Y W ^a  

^a MCMASTER UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

Author keywords

Exercise; Freshmen; Illness; Stress

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; ARTICLE; FEMALE; HEALTH BEHAVIOR; HEALTH STATUS; HUMAN; LIFE EVENT; MALE; MENTAL HEALTH; MOTOR ACTIVITY; PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECT; STUDENT; UNIVERSITY;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; FEMALE; HEALTH BEHAVIOR; HEALTH STATUS; HUMANS; LIFE CHANGE EVENTS; MALE; MENTAL HEALTH; MOTOR ACTIVITY; STUDENTS; UNIVERSITIES;

EID: 33749266564     PISSN: 07448481     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3200/JACH.55.2.77-82     Document Type: Article

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