Perceived Benefits of Exercise Class Participation for Female HSC Students

Currie, JL

Perceived Benefits of Exercise Class Participation for Female HSC Students

Currie, JL

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Publisher:: Common Ground Publishing
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: The International Journal of Sport & Society, 2010, 1 (1), pp. 203 - 210
Issue Date:: 2010-01

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dc.contributor.author	Currie, JL https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0424-2966	en_US
dc.date.issued	2010-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	The International Journal of Sport & Society, 2010, 1 (1), pp. 203 - 210	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	2152-7857	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/15915
dc.description.abstract	A group of HSC students in Sydney, Australia, average age 18 years participated in a 10 week pilot program of community-based exercise classes. The data revealed that for the students, the main reasons for attending included to gain mental and physical fitness benefits. Students mentioned feeling more focused and able to study following the class. The findings suggest that taking part in exercise classes may offer a simple and effective strategy in assisting HSC students to cope more effectively with exam stress.	en_US
dc.publisher	Common Ground Publishing	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	The International Journal of Sport & Society	en_US
dc.title	Perceived Benefits of Exercise Class Participation for Female HSC Students	en_US
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Abstract:

A group of HSC students in Sydney, Australia, average age 18 years participated in a 10 week pilot program of community-based exercise classes. The data revealed that for the students, the main reasons for attending included to gain mental and physical fitness benefits. Students mentioned feeling more focused and able to study following the class. The findings suggest that taking part in exercise classes may offer a simple and effective strategy in assisting HSC students to cope more effectively with exam stress.

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