UNG Campus Recreation & Wellness Department
Exercising helps UNG students with procrastination and school work.
Last week a survey was given to University of North Georgia students that asked open-ended questions regarding their experience with exercise, stress and school grades. The goal of the survey was to determine if consistently exercising improves the grades of college students.
Out of the roughly 75 students surveyed, the results found that while working out may not directly increase student’s grades, it helped their stress levels, productivity with school work, time management and focus.
Only a small number of students noticed that their grades had increased.
“Yes, my grades went up because I was able to plan my day better. I had something to look forward to. It also gave me an excuse to listen to lectures while doing something I think is fun.” – UNG student
On the other hand, a small number of students submitted that they spend too much time on school assignments to exercise consistently every week. Those students did not notice a difference in their stress levels or any other positive changes in relation to school work.
According to the survey, the average UNG student goes to the gym three to four days a week for about an hour, and uses a combination of cardio and weightlifting during their sessions.
The survey average found that student stress levels relating to school work was mild. Students who work out for more than 30 minutes a session said they were less stressed. However, for students exercising less than 30 minutes, there was no difference in their stress levels.
Other students added onto how exercise helps them in other ways.
“It allows me to sleep better, resulting in better focus and retention,” one student said.
Others stated it helped their attitude towards themself and others while also clearing their head, which helps with schoolwork.
Although the survey didn’t prove that exercising increases the grades of UNG students, it was found that students who exercised consistently found other positive outcomes. All of these make better grades easily achievable for students.