Experimental Study on the Psychological Benefits of Orienteering Exercise

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jmpe.202518302

Author(s)

Lixue Guo

Affiliation(s)

Guangzhou Institute of Technology, Guangzhou, China

Abstract

Against the backdrop of the rise of modern sports ideology, orienteering, as one of the favorite sports among college students, has been introduced into university campuses. After one semester of experimentation, orienteering exercise was found to effectively improve college students' mental health levels. Significant improvements were observed in key indicators of physical health, including pulse, vital capacity, endurance quality, and body mass index. The mechanisms behind the psychological benefits of orienteering exercise are rooted in the "Law of Happy Tempering" and the "Law of Spiritual Regression." This innovative sport serves as a powerful means to promote the physical and mental health of college students.

Keywords

Orienteering; Psychological Benefits; College Students

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