Alteration of mood state after a single bout of noncompetitive and competitive exercise programs

Peter R. Rehor, Craig Stewart, Tim Dunnagan, Dean Cooley

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Abstract

This study evaluated the effects of three popular physical activities on the psychological well-being of university students. 44 students in three physical activity classes enrolled in the Fitness for Life Program at Montana State University which included circuit training, weight training, and racquetball were administered the Profile of Mood States scale 5 min. before and 5 min. after one bout of physical activity. Two of the three activities appeared to be associated positively with scores on certain subscales. The results supported positive psychological well-being of students after physical activity. Implications for research are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)249-256
Number of pages8
JournalPerceptual and Motor Skills
Volume93
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2001

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