Psychological correlates of exercise behavior among university students : a study at a major academic transition

Abstract

Considerable research evidence for the psychological benefits of regular exercise has been documented in the literature. Affective changes in the mood and emotional states of individuals have also been reported and related with healthy exercise behaviors. Looking for a closer examination of the processes implicated in the behavioral intentions and involvement in regular exercise, a major goal of this investigation was to study the psychological correlates of exercise behavior among university students in the transition from high school to university studies.