Effects of Physical Activity on Depression and Anxiety Disorders

This literature review is a summary of research related to the impact of physical activity on depression and anxiety. This piece was completed for a Research and Design course. Completing this review allowed me to further my knowledge on the positive effects, both mentally and physically, that physical activity has on an individual’s health. Additionally, I learned ways to engage the community and motivate them to exercise.

This piece showcases my ability to:

•  Find research articles using electronic databases
• Summarize research articles and determine what information is valuable
• Write for an academic setting
• Engage a community
• Discuss health issues