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Download full textKneer, Marian E.; And Others – 1981
This booklet is intended for physical education teachers of adolescents. Physical activities are designed to enhance the students' knowledge of exercise physiology, kinesiology, psycho-social humanities, and motor learning and how this knowledge relates to health, appearance, achievement, psycho-social development, aesthetics, and coping. The…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Body Image, Health Education, Individual Characteristics
Dependents Schools (DOD), Washington, DC.
This guide has been prepared to assist teachers of kindergarten to grade four students in the implementation of health education into the curriculum. This booklet contains student objectives, suggested activities, and pertinent questions which will provide the basic tools to meet program goals. The ten major areas of instruction are: 1) consumer…
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Drug Education, Environment, Family Relationship
Fassbender, William – 1977
This book presents a broad but indepth coverage of the subject of personal health. It is divided into seven parts in which the following topics are discussed: (1) the human personality, social behavior, emotional growth, mental health, and coping skills; (2) drug dependencies, alcoholism, use of tobacco, psychological dependencies; (3) sexuality,…
Descriptors: Body Image, Consumer Protection, Diseases, Drug Abuse
Peer reviewedGebhardt, Deborah L.; Crump, Carolyn E. – American Psychologist, 1990
Reviews literature on worksite fitness and health promotion programs. Examines their impact on employees and the sponsoring organization. Discusses beneficial effects such as increased fitness, and reduction in health care costs, risk factors of heart disease, absenteeism, and turnover. Addresses issues related to participation rates, program…
Descriptors: Employee Assistance Programs, Exercise, Health Care Costs, Health Education
Liemohn, Wendell, Ed. – 1991
The research consortium program of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance is comprised of free papers, posters, symposia, and invited lectures. Of the approximately 450 research abstracts submitted for the 1991 research symposium, those recommended for presentation are included in this volume. The topics covered…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Athletics, Dance Education, Drug Education
Alabama State Dept. of Education, Montgomery. – 1988
This curriculum guide supplements the Alabama "Health Education Course of Study," which offers a comprehensive planned sequential curriculum for grades K-12. The largest section of the guide consists of classroom activities which are tied to specific student outcomes. A list of materials needed to carry out the activities is provided.…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curriculum Development, Emotional Development, Grade 2
Evans, Blanche W.; Claiborne, Janet M. – 1982
In 1975, a joint committee on physical fitness, composed of the Measurement and Evaluation, Physical Fitness, and Research Councils of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) studied its Youth Fitness Test to determine the need for revision. Study results called for: (1) alteration in traditional…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Cardiovascular System, Disease Control, Exercise Physiology
Jones, Margaret A., Ed. – 1985
The Contemporary Elementary and Middle School Physical Education Conference was devoted to over 30 workshops and demonstrations of games and sports that may be used by teachers to improve physical fitness and cardiovascular strength in young children. There were also seminars and workshops focusing on disruptive behavior, curriculum development,…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Discipline, Eating Habits, Educational Games
Gill, Diane L., Ed.; Clark, Jane E., Ed. – 1988
Abstracts of papers accepted for presentation in the Research Consortium sessions of the 1988 American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, are published in this volume. Abstracts of presentations made in the symposia are presented first, followed by those in the free communication…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Adapted Physical Education, Athletics, Elementary Secondary Education
Osguthorpe, Russell T.; And Others – 1982
This guide is designed for teachers of the "Body Revolution" weight control program. The program may be used either in conjunction with a school program or as an activity for adults in community education programs. The emphasis of the program is on weight loss. Activities are outlined that focus on behavior change, nutrition, and physical fitness.…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior Modification, Body Weight, Continuing Education
Nebraska State Dept. of Education, Lincoln. Div. of Instructional Services. – 1976
These health curriculum guidelines were designed for teachers of students in grades 5 and 6. Six major topic areas are covered: 1) physical fitness and personal habits; 2) anatomy, physiology, and hieredity; 3) mental health, growth, and development; 4) mental health and drugs; 5) consumer health; and 6) disease control and dental health. The…
Descriptors: Anatomy, Consumer Education, Dental Health, Disease Control
Blackburn, George L. – 1980
There is growing belief in the wellness concept by health educators, governmental agencies, corporations, and the general public. They believe preventive medicine not only improves the health of our population but also could be the only way our health care system can survive and deliver adequate care to the acutely ill. With few minor exceptions…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Disease Control, Habit Formation, Health Education
Dependents Schools (DOD), Washington, DC.
This guide has been prepared to assist the teacher of grades five through eight students in the implementation of health education into the curriculum. The booklet contains student objectives, suggested activities, and pertinent questions which will provide the basic tools to meet program goals. The ten major areas of instruction are: 1) consumer…
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Drug Education, Environment, Family Relationship
Feuer, Dale – Training, 1985
Presents several case studies that demonstrate the various types of wellness programs at various companies. These include health and fitness assessments for high stress level executives, lectures on health care topics, health improvement clinics, exercise facilities, economic incentives, and mental health programs. The impact of these programs is…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Exercise, Health Activities, Health Education
Peer reviewedWerner, Peter; And Others – Young Children, 1996
Argues that educators of young children need to prioritize exercise in their students' lives to enhance physical and psychological health. Guides teachers in creating developmentally appropriate exercise, creative movement activities, movement and make believe activities, and health stops. Provides specific daily activities, references, and…
Descriptors: Child Health, Early Childhood Education, Exercise, Health Education
