Physical Exercise as Rehabilitation Alternative to Preserve Positive Mental Health of Graduate Students during COVID-19 Pandemic

4 Pages Posted: 20 Apr 2021 Last revised: 29 Apr 2021

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Randy Joy Magno Ventayen

Pangasinan State University

Lemuel Magno Ventayen

Pangasinan State University

Timothy Joshua Magno Ventayen

Pangasinan State University

Caren C. Orlanda-Ventayen

Pangasinan State University

Justine Rose Senting-Ventayen

Mother Goose Special Science High School

Noemi Orlanda

Pangasinan State University

Date Written: April 18, 2021

Abstract

COVID-19 Pandemic changed the way we live, which we call a new normal. People around the world need to adopt these changes to continue their daily activities. This study aims to determine the physical exercise benefits as a rehabilitation alternative to preserve positive mental health as perceived by the participants. The researcher initiated a focus group discussion that involves the graduate students of one institution in the Philippines. Each participant shared their practices and challenges to maintain a positive attitude during the lockdown. The study results show that those who actively engage in physical activities are most likely to maintain positive mental health during the Pandemic. While these safety protocols such as staying at home are vital and necessary, our bodies and minds do need physical exercise and the many benefits it provides. It is advised that students engage in programs that encourage physical health, which has been shown to have a beneficial impact on the student's mental wellbeing.

Keywords: physical rehabilitation

Suggested Citation

Ventayen, Randy Joy Magno and Ventayen, Lemuel Magno and Ventayen, Timothy Joshua Magno and Orlanda-Ventayen, Caren C. and Senting-Ventayen, Justine Rose and Orlanda, Noemi, Physical Exercise as Rehabilitation Alternative to Preserve Positive Mental Health of Graduate Students during COVID-19 Pandemic (April 18, 2021). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3829087 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3829087

Randy Joy Magno Ventayen (Contact Author)

Pangasinan State University ( email )

Bayambang, Pangasinan, Philippines
Pangasinan
Philippines

Lemuel Magno Ventayen

Pangasinan State University

Bayambang, Pangasinan, Philippines
Pangasinan
Philippines

Timothy Joshua Magno Ventayen

Pangasinan State University

Bayambang, Pangasinan, Philippines
Pangasinan
Philippines

Caren C. Orlanda-Ventayen

Pangasinan State University

Bayambang, Pangasinan, Philippines
Pangasinan
Philippines

Justine Rose Senting-Ventayen

Mother Goose Special Science High School ( email )

Noemi Orlanda

Pangasinan State University ( email )

Bayambang, Pangasinan, Philippines
Pangasinan
Philippines

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