Investigating the relationship between physical exercise and self-esteem among college students in UiTM Seremban 3 / Izzatul Husna Husin and Wahidah Tumijan

This study explores the relationship between physical exercise and self-esteem among college students at UiTM Seremban 3. It highlights the importance of physical exercise in overall health [1]. Many college students struggle to balance academics and self-care, leading to reduced physical exercise. Understanding the link between exercise and self-esteem can provide insights to improve students' mental health. Physical exercise reduces stress levels, yet students are not exercising regularly during their leisure time. While regular physical activity reduces social isolation and loneliness by creating opportunities for social contact, there is a lack of studies on university students [2]. This gap highlights the need to explore how physical exercise influences self-esteem in this population.