Evaluation of the Exercise for Wellbeing Pathway At York St John University

Launched by YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY · Mar 7, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

The Exercise for Wellbeing Pathway at York St John University is a new program designed to help students dealing with mental health challenges through physical activity. Starting in autumn 2024, the program will run for six months and aims to evaluate how well the service works for students. Researchers will look at how easy it is to provide the program, whether students and staff find it helpful and enjoyable, and how closely the program follows its original plan. They will also explore any early impacts on students' physical, mental, and social health.

To participate, students must be enrolled at York St John University, at least 18 years old, and experiencing mild-to-moderate mental health concerns, like feeling anxious or socially isolated. They should be interested in improving their mental health and able to attend the scheduled activity sessions. Those who join can expect a supportive environment where they can engage in physical activities aimed at enhancing their overall well-being. It's important to note that students will need to provide consent and pass a fitness readiness questionnaire before taking part.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Student enrolled at York St John University
• • Age 18 years and over
• • Undertaking a course which requires attendance at York St John University's Lord Mayor's Walk Campus
• • Presenting to the student wellbeing team with mild-to-moderate mental health concerns (defined as experiencing symptoms of poor mental health such as feeling depressed or socially isolated, prolonged stress and anxiety, or experiencing academic decline that makes their daily life more difficult but maintain daily functioning) and expressing an interest in enhancing their mental health and daily functioning
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Unwilling or unable to provide written informed consent
• • Unable to attend (or to participate in) the scheduled physical activity sessions
• • Unsuccessful physical activity clearance using the physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q+)