Effects of Physical Fitness on Adolescent Mental Health

Masa Baghal - 12th Grade

We were designed for
physical activity and Frequency and Intensity
social engagement.
Low intensity workouts
Adolescent Mental Health and Physical Fitness are proven most effective;
walking, jogging, elliptical
Physical activity is vital to adolescents attending can help one reap the
The Messenger of Allah (SWT) school, for it serves as an outlet for their stress and mental benefits of physical
activity.
said: “Whoever among you wake up emotions.
physically healthy, feeling safe and
The straight path (Al-Sirat Al Mustaqeem)
secure within himself, with food for is neither right or left rather it is centered,
the day, it is as if he has acquired the all goals should be achieved at a moderate
schedule that balances one’s concerns and
whole world.” (Sunan Ibn Majah).. seeks the middle ground between them
(1:6).

Why Exercise Can Help? Not a Cure All

•Physical activity is an effective add-on mental health treatment and Sirat Al Mustaqeem
must be coupled with proper coping mechanisms.
•Physical activity promises social stability as working out, jogging,
biking and other forms of fitness are usually performed with groups
or partners.
•It increases social contact which can indirectly give or improve one’s
The Yerkes-Dodson principle
sense of belonging. •The Yerkes-Dodson principle states that performance
increases with arousal to an extent, after which
performance decreases
Being Muslim provides:
•Exercising arouses a person since it is working their
• access to a supportive community network through cardiovascular and respiratory system.
Islam • This optimizes productivity as people will feel more
• a positive influence on emotional and physical health energetic.

•A mechanism for coping with life’s challenges

prayer as meditation
•the Quran, Hadith, & Sunnah as source of guidance
long-term hope and acceptance