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Merkle, Dale G.; Treagust, David F. – 1988
Most school curricula include the study of health as a separate subject or as part of science. Despite this, students often leave school without a clear understanding of many health concepts. This study investigated a group of grade eight and nine students' knowledge of personal health and physical fitness concepts and its relation to locus of…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Curriculum Development, Grade 8, Grade 9