Two Group Experimental Trial Promoting Sports and Exercise Among Female University Students in Saudi Arabia

A Two-group Experimental Trial to Promote Sports and Exercise Among Female University Students in Saudi Arabia: the Relationship Between Mental Health and Adherence to Phyicsal Activity

The study provides insights into the use of awareness counselling sessions for physical activity promotion, which may have a significant impact on physical activity education, promotion, practice and policy making and will be more effective to ensure adherence to activity among young adults.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Participants scoring between 0 to 10 (normal) and 11 to 16 (mild) and 16 to 20 (moderate) in DASS-21 depression subscale
• voluntary participants
• physical activity level lightly active

Exclusion Criteria:

• University students diagnosed with psychiatric disorders and taking therapy or family history of mental illness
• Students with comorbid conditions such as chronic pain, respiratory disorders, musculoskeletal diseases, cardiac diseases, neurological diseases or any disabilities and pregnancy