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Enrollment in Physical Education Is Associated with Health-Related Behavior among High School Students
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Tassitano, Rafael M.; Barros, Mauro V. G.; Tenorio, Maria C. M.; Bezerra, Jorge; Florindo, Alex A.; Reis, Rodrigo S. – Journal of School Health, 2010
Background: Physical education (PE) plays a critical role in the healthy development of youth; however, the influence of PE classes in helping to provide students with health-related behavior patterns is not clear. This study aims to analyze whether participation in PE classes is associated with health-related behavior among high school students.…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Television Viewing, Behavior Patterns, Physical Activity Level
Are Local Teachers or Nutrition Experts Perceived as More Effective among Brazilian High School Students?
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Doyle, Eva I.; Feldman, Robert H. L. – Journal of School Health, 1994
A study of 322 Brazilian high school students examined whether locally trained teachers (high similarity/low expertise) or outside nutrition experts (high expertise/low similarity) would more effectively influence students' food choice attitudes and behavior. Data analysis revealed only perceived teacher similarity significantly influenced student…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Eating Habits, Foods Instruction, Foreign Countries