The Effects of Brain Breaks on Dynamic Balance in University Students

Effects of Brain-Breaks on Physical Activity, Emotional Regulation, Sleep, Resilience, Academic Self-efficacy and Attention Among Chinese University Students.

The goal of this study is to learn if an online physical activity program called "Brain Breaks" can improve well-being among university students. It will also explore how physical activity relates to dynamic balance, emotion regulation, and resilience.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does the Brain Breaks program increase students' dynamic balance? Does it affect emotion regulation, or resilience?

Researchers will compare a group that does Brain Breaks activities to a group that does not, to see if the program has positive effects.

Participants will:

Take part in an 8-week program If in the Brain Breaks group, do short 5-10 minute physical activity videos, five times per week

Inclusion Criteria:

• Full-time university students aged 18-26 years
• Able to stand and walk independently
• Willing to participate in the 8-week intervention and assessments

Exclusion Criteria:

• Self-reported history of lower extremity injury or surgery in the past 6 months
• Diagnosed neurological or vestibular disorders affecting balance
• Regular participation in structured balance or physical activity training outside the study
• Any medical condition that prevents safe performance of physical activity