Psychological correlates of exercise behavior among university students : a study at a major academic transition

Considerable research evidence for the psychological benefits of regular
exercise has been documented in the literature. Affective changes in the
mood and emotional states of individuals have also been reported and
related with healthy exercise behaviors. Looking for a closer examination of
the processes implicated in the behavioral intentions and involvement in
regular exercise, a major goal of this investigation was to study the
psychological correlates of exercise behavior among university students in
the transition from high school to university studies.