This article advocates the concept of health-oriented physical education, looks at professional standards, examines the current status of physical education programs, and discusses trends affecting physical education. Recommendations to improve physical education are provided. (Author/MT)

A theoretical rationale for using peer leaders as a major strategy in school-based drug abuse prevention programs is provided. Available literature on such programs is reviewed. Practical issues involved in selecting and training peer leaders and teachers are discussed. (Author/MT)

Having been identified as either concrete or abstract thinkers, 94 secondary school students were presented with a scenario and questioned regarding time needed to make a decision, effect of emotional stress on decision making, and identification of all possible decisions. Results and implications for health education are discussed. (MT)

A study was conducted to identify future employment trends for school nurses and how these trends compare with those for other school personnel. Results of the study indicate that the profession showing the greatest decrease is the classroom teacher and that school nurses were not identified to have a greater decrease in employment than other…

Ethical consumer health education is noncoercive and facilitates an individual's voluntary adoption of health improving behaviors. School-based consumer health education is necessary to prepare current and future consumers to safely and efficiently use the medical marketplace. (Author/CB)

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction is described. A review of research related to symptoms, incidence, correlates, and causes of TMJ dysfunction in children is presented. (Author/MT)

The epidemiological, clinical, and public health aspects of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in children is reviewed. Evidence establishing modes of transmission is emphasized. Guidelines are presented to assist school staff in the educational management of children infected with the AIDS virus. (Author/MT)

Peer-led, teacher-led, and expert-led interventions were conducted in six Vermont schools in order to test the effectiveness of each approach as a smoking deterrent on seventh grade students. Results are discussed. (Author/MT)

The York City school district has reduced the drop-out rate for pregnant students through the implementation of an in-school program called "Changing Roles." This program offers students information on prenatal medical care, fetus development, infant care, and several other topics of concern. Program design and curricular guidelines are…

The Department of Defense Dependents Schools system provides a unique educational experience for thousands of military and civilian independents living in foreign countries. Health education in this international setting provides a social and cultural experience which is not readily found at home in the United States. (Authors/CJ)

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a key part of emergency cardiac care. It is a basic life support procedure that can be taught in the schools with the assistance of the American Heart Association. (JMF)

Examined the relationship between language spoken at home and school and health risks and behaviors of Asian American adolescents. Data from the World Health Organization Study of Health Behavior in School Children indicated increased risk for physical, psychosocial, and school health problems among these students. The risks were greater for the…

Highlights some of the ethical dilemmas present in the debate over abstinence-only and abstinence-plus sexuality education in the schools, discussing issues related to: morality, ethics, and values; limitations to codes of ethics; questions about abstinence-only sexuality education; ethics and abstinence- only sexuality education; and sexuality…

Examined adolescent sexuality-education curricula for information on coercion (date rape, stranger rape, pressure, incest, sexual harassment, unwanted/inappropriate touch, and exploitation/victimization). Exploitation/victimization and pressure received the greatest attention. Sexual harassment was not covered in any of the curricula. Results…

Reports a random-digit-dialed telephone survey in a conservative southern state that examined the level of support for sexuality education in public schools. Surveys of 534 registered voters indicated that most supported sexuality education, instruction on many sexuality education topics, and instruction at all grade levels. The paper presents…