Psychological predictors of physical activity intensity among college students.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the association of mental health, subjective well-being, and the impact of COVID-19 on quality of life with PA intensity among college students. Participants : The sample included 1262 college students from a large Midwestern research university (mean age = 21.5 ± 3.6 years). Methods : Participants voluntarily and anonymously completed the Qualtrics questionnaires which included the Patient Health Questionnaire -Anxiety and Depression Scale , the Satisfaction with Life Sca le, the Impact of COVID-19 on Quality of Life (QoL) Scale , and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire . Results : Multiple linear regression models indicated that COVID-19 QoL and life satisfaction were significant predictors of the total, vigorous, and moderate PA ( p 's < .05). Life satisfaction was also a significant predictor of walking. Conclusion : Higher level satisfaction and lower impact of COVID-19 on quality of life were related to higher total, vigorous, and moderate PA levels.