With the end of winter term quickly approaching, the threat of finals is imminent-and for some students, the pressure is high. College students face severe stress, due to a combination of academic and social pressures, according to an article on MSNBC.com.
The benefits of exercise for students with too much stress are numerous. A study done by the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association listed the top two benefits of exercise as improving emotional well-being as well as reducing stress. John Watson, Director of Alcohol, Other Drug and Health Education and Director of Counseling encouraged students to exercise to release their frustration and get some activity.
