Enhancing Mental Health in School Children Through Physical Activity Programs: A Narrative Review

Abstract

Maintaining a healthy weight can be aided by exercise and enhance your general well-being, mental health, and quality of life. Any kind of movement is considered physical activity. Exercise promotes general health and wellbeing. Every child has to have a strong feeling of self-worth. Several hypotheses explain why engaging in physical activity may contribute to increased self-esteem: achieving goals, developing and perfecting a skill, becoming more attractive to others, making plans for one's own survival, and fostering social support.