Research Supporting BYUMove

Ahsan, M., & Turki, A. (2025). Investigation of the relationship between mental health and physical activity among university students. Frontiers in Psychology, 15. https://10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1546002

Bocarro, J. N., Casper, J. M., Bush, K. A., Steptoe, A., DuPree, S., Blake, V., & Kanters, M. A. (2023). An Exploratory Study of a Health and Wellness Intervention on STEM College Students During COVID-19. Recreational Sports Journal, 47(1), 35–48. https://doi.org/10.1177/15588661231154490

Boraita, R. J., Gonzalez-García, H., Perez, J. G., Alvarez-Kurogi, L., Cordon, J. T., Lopez, R. C., Alsina, D. A., & Sanchez, J. S. (2025). The impact of physical activity levels on mental health and sleep quality in university online students. J Public Health (Berl.). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-025-02559-1

Brinsley, J., Schmidt, M., Curtis, R., Simpson, C. E., Edwards, J., Eglitis, E. E., Gosse, G., Broad, M., Jardine, B., Taddeo, E., Banati, P., & Maher, C. (2025). Effectiveness of peer- led health behaviour interventions on adolescent's mental health and wellbeing: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Scientific reports, 15(1), 16480. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-01053-8

Burdick, A. A. V., & Camhi, S. M. (2024). The Effects of a Guided Mindful Walk on Mental Health in University Students. International journal of exercise science, 17(5), 590–601. https://doi.org/10.70252/XXRM5481

Castellote-Caballero, Y., Carcelén-Fraile, M. D. C., Aibar-Almazán, A., Rivas-Campo, Y., & González-Martín, A. M. (2024). Yoga as a therapeutic approach to mental health in university students: a randomized controlled trial. Frontiers in public health, 12, 1406937. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1406937

Chen, P., Mazalan, N. S., Koh, D., & Gu, Y. (2025). Effect of exercise intervention on anxiety among college students: a meta-analysis. Frontiers in psychology, 16, 1536295. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1536295

Cipolletta, S., Ronconi, L., & Tomaino, S. C. M. (2025). Social connections combat loneliness and promote wellbeing among college students coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Frontiers in psychology, 16, 1529795. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1529795

Cole, A., Corrales, F., Stone, E., & Biber, D. (2024). The Walking and Lifestyle Coaching (WALC) Program for University Students: A Pilot Study. American journal of lifestyle  medicine, 19(6), 888–898. https://doi.org/10.1177/15598276241266783

Corral, C. J., Miller, M., Champagne, F. A., Schnyer, D. M., & Baird, B. (2025). Physical Activity Frequency Patterns Influence Sleep Architecture in Young Adults. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 22(8), 1042-1050. https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2024-0844

Fernández-Rodríguez, R., Celia Álvarez-Bueno, Isabel A. Martínez-Ortega, Vicente Martínez-Vizcaíno, Arthur Eumann Mesas, Blanca Notario-Pacheco. (2022). Immediate effect of high-intensity exercise on brain-derived neurotrophic factor in healthy young adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Sport and  Health Science, (11)3, 367-375. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jshs.2021.08.004

Geller, K. S., Capito, A. M., & Marsh, Z. T. (2024). Physical activity and sedentary behaviors and the impact on college student’s stress, depression, and anxiety. MOJ  Sports Med. 7(1), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.15406/mojsm.2024.07.00154

Gerdes, A. C., & Gordon, N. S. (2025). 6-Week student wellness program improves psychological wellbeing of students. Journal of American college health: J of  ACH, 73(8), 2838–2842. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2024.2351431

Gosadi I. M. (2024). Protective Effect of Exercise Against Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Among University Students Based on Their Level of Academic Performance. Medicina  (Kaunas, Lithuania), 60(10), 1706. https://doi.org/10.3390/medicina60101706

Jeftic, I., Furzer, B. J., Dimmock, J. A., Wright, K., Boyd, C., Budden, T., Rosenberg, M., Kramer, B., Buist, B., Fitzpatrick, I., Sabiston, C., de Jonge, M., & Jackson, B. (2023). Structured exercise programs for higher education students experiencing mental health challenges: background, significance, and implementation. Frontiers in public health, 11, 1104918. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1104918

Kirby, J., Lindsay, K., Visscher, L., Townsend, R., Stellino, M., Kulakowski, E. (2024). Impact of a Peer-Led Campus Recreation Program to Improve Student Wellbeing: Exploring Participation Outcomes of the Fitness Buddies Program. Recreational Sports Journal, (49). https://10.1177/15588661241257478

Kwak, Y., Kim, Y., & Chae, H. (2025). Job search anxiety and flourishing among university students: the serial mediating effects of social support and strengths use. BMC psychology, 13(1), 652. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-025-02995-4

Lin, Y., & Gao, W. (2023). The effects of physical exercise on anxiety symptoms of college students: A meta-analysis. Frontiers in psychology, 14, 1136900. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1136900

Liu L., Xin X., Wang H., & Zhang, Y. (2025). Effectiveness of physical exercise on mental health among university students: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in Psychology, 16. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1612408

Prochnow, T., Park, J. H., & Patterson, M. S. (2025). Intramural sports social networks and implications for college student physical activity, sense of community, and retention. Journal of American College Health: J of ACH, 73(3), 1183–1189. https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2023.2239367

Rodríguez-Romo, G., Acebes-Sánchez, J., García-Merino, S., Garrido-Muñoz, M., Blanco-García, C., & Diez-Vega, I. (2022). Physical Activity and Mental Health in Undergraduate Students. International journal of environmental research and public  health, 20(1), 195. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20010195

Singh, B., Olds, T., Curtis, R., Dumuid, D., Virgara, R., Watson, A., Szeto, K., O'Connor, E., Ferguson, T., Eglitis, E., Miatke, A., Simpson, C. E., & Maher, C. (2023). Effectiveness of physical activity interventions for improving depression, anxiety, and distress: an overview of systematic reviews. British journal of sports  medicine, 57(18), 1203–1209. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2022-106195

Tikac, G., Unal, A., & Altug, F. (2022). Regular exercise improves the levels of self- efficacy, self-esteem, and body awareness of young adults. The Journal of sports  medicine and physical fitness, 62(1), 157–161. https://doi.org/10.23736/S0022-4707.21.12143-7

Verheyen, L., Vangeneugden, M., Alfano, R., Sleurs, H., Renaers, E., Nawrot, T. S., Vanbrabant, K., & Plusquin, M. (2025). The Effects of Repeated Short-Duration Nature Walks on Stress and Cognitive Function in College Students. Green Health, 1(3), 18. https://doi.org/10.3390/greenhealth1030018