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Timmreck, Thomas C.; And Others – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1986
This article discusses theoretical underpinnings of the heath education movement, including: (1) the wellness movement and health education theory; (2) health education as a recognized discipline; (3) school health education; and (4) three major schools of thought for health education and promotion. (CB)
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Educational Theories, Health Education, Physical Fitness
Peer reviewedConnor, Maureen K.; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1986
Future Fit was developed to provide a low-cost, heart health education and fitness program that could be incorporated into existing after-school programs. Outcomes of a 12-week demonstration project with elementary students suggest the program can be an effective complement to the education provided within the school setting. (JD)
Descriptors: After School Programs, Cardiovascular System, Elementary Education, Health Education
Stare, Fredrick J.; Dwyer, D. Sc. – J Sch Health, 1969
Emphasizes need for balanced diet for whole family, but particularly for growing adolescents and their fathers to prevent blood and heart disorders too prevalent in the United States. (CJ)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Cardiovascular System, Eating Habits, Food Standards
Golaszewski, Thomas – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1981
Increasingly, businesses and industries are offering some form of fitness programs for their employees. A new course on health education in business and industry has been developed for improving the health life-styles of employees. The program would be implemented in three phases. (JN)
Descriptors: Health Education, Health Programs, Industrial Personnel, Life Style
Greene, Leon; Osness, Donna – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1979
The described curriculum for health education in elementary school contains units dealing with nutrition, physical fitness, the cardiovascular system, and the respiratory system. (JD)
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Curriculum Development, Health Education, Nutrition
Peer reviewedArmstrong, Ketra L.; O'Bryant, Camille; Costa, Carla – Physical Educator, 2002
Examined the demographics of college students enrolled in sport, fitness, and health program (SFHP) courses, investigating frequency of enrollment in courses, reasons for enrolling, and evaluation of course quality. Student surveys indicated that the main reasons for enrolling related to skill development or enhancement of knowledge about health…
Descriptors: Athletics, Enrollment Trends, Health Education, Higher Education
Howley, Edward T.; Franks, B. Don – 1986
This book identifies the components of physical fitness that are related to positive health as distinct from the simple performance of specific motor tasks. The positive health concept is expanded to further clarify the relationship of physical fitness to total fitness. The disciplinary knowledge base that is essential for fitness professionals is…
Descriptors: Dietetics, Exercise, Exercise Physiology, Health Education
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. – 1985
This curriculum guide is a resource book for designing a comprehensive health education curriculum for grades K-12. After an overview on the philosophy and goals of health education in the schools and a preview of the ten major content areas, the following topics are covered: (1) accident prevention and safety; (2) community health; (3) consumer…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Education
Griffiths, G. Audrey – Education Canada, 1977
There is a great need for an improvement in the health of all citizens--but particularly in the health of students. Considers how to bring this about. (Editor/RK)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Health Education, Persuasive Discourse, Physical Fitness
McNab, Warren L.; Smiley, Russell F. – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1978
This article calls attention to the health problems of the imprisoned, shares a positive teaching experience in a prison, and encourages health educators to charge themselves with the task of sharing their expertise with prison populations. ( MM)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Health Education, Mental Health, Nutrition
Greene, Leon; Osness, Donna – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1978
An elementary school physical education program is described involving (1) grade-specific health education emphasizing nutrition, heart and lung anatomy and physiology, and disease prevention; (2) an innovative physical education program for children, teachers, and parents; (3) development of a low-cholesterol, low-sugar lunch program; and (4)…
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Elementary Education, Health Education, Nutrition Instruction
Collingwood, Thomas R. – American School Board Journal, 1984
The Dallas Independent School District's staff stress reduction and health awareness program is described. The program features medical screening, fitness assessment, goal setting, exercise and nutrition prescriptions, health education, exercise classes, motivation, and feedback. Benefits reported include significantly improved health and attitude…
Descriptors: Educational Administration, Exercise, Health Education, Physical Fitness
Evans, Nancy L.; Middleton, Kathleen Hoyt – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1979
An elementary health education program focusing on maintaining good health habits is described. (JD)
Descriptors: Drug Use, Elementary Education, Habit Formation, Health Education
Peer reviewedClark, Debra G.; And Others – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1988
A survey examining health and physical education teachers' physical activity levels, health and physical fitness knowledge, and lifestyle characteristics indicated that the subjects highly regarded positive lifestyle habits and good health practices, consistently demonstrated participation in physical activities on a regular basis, and appeared to…
Descriptors: Health Education, Knowledge Level, Physical Activity Level, Physical Education Teachers
Education Development Center, Inc., Newton, MA. – 1983
The Teenage Health Teaching Modules (THTM) program is a health education curriculum for adolescents. Each THTM module frames an adolescent health task emphasizing development of self-assessment, communication, decision making, health advocacy, and self-management. This module provides information on the many physical and psychological benefits of…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Aerobics, Exercise, Health Education
