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Connors, G. Patrick – 1983
These brief guidelines for a muscular flexibility program state that the purpose of such a program is to increase the range of motion in order to avoid injuries and eliminate awkwardness in physical activities. A flexibility program is described as an extension of the warm-up period and should be an ongoing, permanent effort to lengthen muscles. A…
Descriptors: Athletics, Exercise, Guidelines, Motor Development
Csernus, Marilyn – 1983
Carbohydrate loading is a frequently used technique to improve performance by altering an athlete's diet. The objective is to increase glycogen stored in muscles for use in prolonged strenuous exercise. For two to three days, the athlete consumes a diet that is low in carbohydrates and high in fat and protein while continuing to exercise and…
Descriptors: Athletics, Dietetics, Guidelines, Nutrition
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McCutcheon, Malcolm L. – Journal of American College Health, 1984
A discussion of nutrition's role in athletics is presented in this article. The effects of good day-to-day nutrition, the pregame meal, fluid intake, and dietary supplements on the athletes endurance and performance are discussed. (DF)
Descriptors: Athletes, Athletics, Eating Habits, Exercise Physiology
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Weitzman, D. M. – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1993
This article discusses the importance of exercise for many people with visual impairments and diabetes. It lists precautions for the person with visual impairments and diabetes and specifies who should not exercise, explains "diabetes-specific" benefits of exercise, suggests a format for a safe workout, and includes an example of a successful…
Descriptors: Chronic Illness, Diabetes, Disease Control, Exercise
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Gilbert, Jennie A. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2004
Children's natural play patterns provide opportunity for fitness development. Children typically do not care about the benefits of physical activity or the physiology behind the activities they perform, but they are very interested in participating in fun activities. Often curricula focus on how to feed children values that are important to…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Physical Activities, Physical Fitness
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Brewer, Joan; Nelson, Sherry – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2005
With the rising rate of overweight among children, it is more important than ever for students to spend an optimal amount of time participating in physical activity. As a means of measuring participation in physical activity, pedometers have become increasingly more common in the physical education classroom. This article shares tips for using…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Measurement Equipment
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Public Health Service (DHHS), Rockville, MD. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. – 1983
This annotated bibliography of health promotion materials describes pamphlets, films, and posters for the general public and contains program guidelines, directories, and technical papers of interest to health professionals. To compile this volume, each Public Health Service agency selected, from among its publications, those which offer…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Disease Control, Educational Resources, Health Education
Peace Corps, Washington, DC. Information Collection and Exchange Div. – 1996
This manual targets new and second-year Peace Corps volunteers, presenting health lessons and activities for primary school students in Thailand. Each section of the manual outlines basic technical information about the topic, contains several detailed lesson plans, and lists quick activities that can be carried out at schools. Songs and recipes…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Child Health, Class Activities, Comprehensive School Health Education
Pennsylvania State Dept. of Education, Harrisburg. – 1984
Based on findings of Project HAPPIER surveys and intended as a resource for health care providers and educators who serve the migrant community, this guide describes over 375 instructional materials in the areas of dental health, disease control, fitness, health promotion, human growth and development, hypertension, maternal and child care, mental…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Bilingual Instructional Materials, Child Development, Dental Health