Q&A: Why should colleges promote student physical activity?

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What happened

Every fall in the United States, millions of young people move to college campuses, away from home for the first time.

During this transition, they typically develop new social networks and routines as they learn to live on their own.

Key facts

  • Every fall in the United States, millions of young people move to college campuses, away from home for the first time.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:20:01 UTC.

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