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A new study has found that active sports hobbies can offset stress and help with academic competence.
The study was done during the two weeks to "flatten the curve" and researchers believe that it can be applied in future periods of societal disruption.
“Our findings suggest that the impact of campus recreational activities on reducing stress went beyond the obvious physical health benefits and contributed to overall well-being even down the line,” said Steven Mock, a researcher in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies.
“It’s possible that students who had learned how to deal with challenges and losses in the context of sport and recreational activity developed key skills such as adaptability that helped them manage with pandemic-related setbacks.”