The productivity demands of college students are increasing, while their quality of life is decreasing leading to more mental health issues (Mendes-Rodrigues et al., 2019). This issue is amplified at the community college level where students have been shown to have more severe psychological concerns and fewer mental health resources than students at traditional four-year colleges (Katz & Davidson, 2014; Nolan, 2019). However, there is evidence that these mental health issues may be improved with physical activity (Annesi, 2017). Better understanding the potential impact of physical activity on community college students' mental health may impact community college policymakers and community college students. Utilizing the theoretical framework of emotional intelligence and a qualitative case study methodology, this study sought to explore how community college students' physical activities may impact their mental health. Results of this study demonstrated that physical activity may improve community college students' mental health, group and outdoor physical activity may enhance physical activity outcomes for community college students, and community colleges play a role in providing physical activity opportunities for students. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]