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Frontiers in Sport Research, 2025, 7(1); doi: 10.25236/FSR.2025.070101.

The Impact of Physical Exercise on Adolescents' Emotional Regulation Abilities and Advances in Intervention Research

Author(s)

Youbin Zhao1, Bujun Tan2, Xiaolin Zhang3

Corresponding Author:
Xiaolin Zhang
Affiliation(s)

1Department of Trade Union, Southwest University, Chongqing, China

2Sichuan Institute of Education Sciences, Chengdu, China

3School of Physical Education, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, China

Abstract

Physical exercise plays an essential role in the emotional regulation abilities of adolescents. This paper explores the influence and intervention of physical exercise on teenagers' emotional regulation ability by analyzing and summarizing the relevant literature at home and abroad. By distilling this information, the aim is to understand further the influence of physical exercise on emotional regulation abilities, providing theoretical support for more effective use of various physical exercise interventions to regulate adolescents' emotional capabilities. Additionally, suggestions for future research directions are proposed to promote a deeper understanding and exploration of this field.

Keywords

Physical exercise, Adolescents, Emotional regulation ability

Cite This Paper

Youbin Zhao, Bujun Tan, Xiaolin Zhang. The Impact of Physical Exercise on Adolescents' Emotional Regulation Abilities and Advances in Intervention Research. Frontiers in Sport Research (2025) Vol. 7, Issue 1: 1-8. https://doi.org/10.25236/FSR.2025.070101.

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