An interventional study of Brisk walking in Stress, sponsored by Riphah International University. Status unknown at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 25 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2021-06-14.
Sponsored by Riphah International University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Other
The study is designed to determine the effectiveness of moderate physical activity on academic stress with controlling and observing on confounding variables.
Now a days, modern time, new researches increased knowledge of researchers on physical activity and its effect on academic stress. Literature search shows to reduce academic stress among people all types of physical activities were effective and useful. Particularly moderate level of physical activity like brisk walking was significantly associated with academic stress, as compare to hard and light physical activities. Many Studies and research was available on the effectiveness of physical activities and found effective for dealing with academic stress but these were single centered and lacking control on confound variables observation, For example, Age, BMI, Socio-economic status, Semester pressure, Curriculum burden, depression, anxiety ,stress , demographics etc were absent in previous studies plus the available research is partial, includes only females. This research will be impartial and free from gender discrimination. Both male and female students will be taken in consideration for test and a multi-centered study will be conducted focusing on the confounding variables to determine the effectiveness of physical activity on academic stress with controlling variables is the recommendation of this research
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Exclusion Criteria:
Confounding variables:
Interventional group: 1. Warm up and cool down (10 minutes before physical activity) 2. Brisk walking ( 30 minutes each session for 5 days in a week) 3. Week 1 to week 6 same protocol
Other: Brisk walking
Routine activity of daily life
* Warm up and cool down (10 minutes before physical activity) * Brisk walking ( 30 minutes each session for 5 days in a week)
Also known as: Moderate physical activity
Academic Stress scale
Academic Stress will be measured through 40 item scale (Academic Stress scale). It will be used during survey for inclusion criteria, This scale consists of 40 items describing the stress in your institution/ college life from the various sources.
Time frame: 6 weeks
Perceived stress scale
Perceived stress scale will be measured through 10 questions in this scale ask you about your feelings and thoughts during the last month. In each case, you will be asked to indicate by circling how often you felt or thought a certain way. As 0 = Never 1 = Almost Never 2 = Sometimes 3 = Fairly Often 4 = Very Often
Time frame: 6 weeks
Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS21)
Depression, anxiety and stress scale will be measured through 21 items scale. Moderate stress score is : 19-25
Time frame: 6 weeks
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) Yes to one or more questions: If you have not recently done so, consult with your doctor by telephone or in person before increasing your physical activity and/or taking a fitness appraisal. Tell your doctor what questions you answered 'yes' to on PAR-Q or present your PAR-Q copy. After medical evaluation, seek advice from your doctor as to your suitability for: Unrestricted physical activity starting off easily and progressing gradually, and Restricted or supervised activity to meet your specific needs, at least on an initial basis. If you answered PAR-Q accurately, you have reasonable assurance of your present suitability for: A graduated exercise programme A fitness appraisal
Time frame: 6 weeks
Plan to share: No
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