246. Effects of Acute Exercise and Meditation on Mood and Affect in Youth

Physical activity (PA) has shown to have beneficial effects on children’s health and development. However, a reduced focus on PA programming in schools and home environments may contribute to the increasing prevalence of mental health problems among youth, particularly following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we report preliminary findings from an ongoing randomized controlled trial of acute exercise (light-intensity or moderate-intensity) and meditation on mood and affect in youth.