This aim of this study was to investigate the effects of relaxation exercises with selected physical activity on girl’s mental health. In this regard, 60 female students (18 to 30 years) participated in this study. They were divided into 4 similar groups. Categories include: relaxation groups (n=15), the Physical activity group (n=15), Relaxation with physical activity group (n=15) and control group (n=15). Experimental groups did exercise for 6 weeks and 2 times a week. But the control group did their routine activities. Mental health of participants before and after the exercise intervention was assessed by General Health Questionnaire (GHQ - 12). The obtained data was analyzed by multivariate of variance (MANOVA) and Bonferroni test. The statistical data show that the effects of relaxation training (P<0/0001), effects of selected Physical activity (P<0/0001), effects of Combined exercises (P<0/0001). This study showed that relaxation training and selected Physical activity and combined exercises cause to be improving to general health student girls. Although not differences were observed between the three groups, but this study emphasizes the relaxation of role in general health. The employing different methods of relaxation are as an effective and practical aims. So, it is suggested that effect of other relaxation methods with physical activity and also interactivities influences of combination training types would be used.

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