ABSTRACT
Introduction:
The management of university campuses in the context of COVID-19 makes the mental health of college students draw much attention.
Objective:
To explore the effects of physical exercise under COVID-19 on sleep quality and mood of college students.
Methods:
1983 college students from The Civil Aviation University of China were selected, and their physical exercise state, sleep quality, and emotional state were measured by a questionnaire.
Results:
Physical exercise has a significant positive effect on college students’ mood and sleep quality, and sleep quality has a considerable impact on their mood. There is no gender difference in mood and sleep quality. The amount of physical exercise has a significant difference in sleep quality and mood. Compared with the students who do a lot of physical exercises, those who do a lot of physical exercises have higher sleep quality and more vital stronger emotional control ability.
Conclusion:
This study can provide a reference for universities to carry out mental health education during the particular period of epidemic prevention and control. Level of evidence II; Diagnostic Studies—Investigating a Diagnostic Test.
Keywords:
COVID-19; Physical Exercise; Emotions; Sleep