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Parrott, James Allen; Zhu, Xihe – Physical Educator, 2013
Stretching before activity has been a customary part of most physical education classes (PE), with static stretching typically the preferred method due to its ease of implementation. Historical and implicit support for its continued use is due in part to the sit-and-reach test and flexibility as one of the components of health-related fitness.…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Education, Exercise, Exercise Physiology
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McDaniel, Larry W.; Ihlers, Matt; Haar, Calin; Jackson, Allen; Gaudet, Laura – Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 2010
This is my 35th year of running most days a year. That was correct most days a year not a week. Running is my first priority each day. Developing a routine will assist those who want exercise to become a habit. After I awake I drink a glass of water and a cup of coffee then my dog "Jazz" and I hit the streets for a 3-4 mile run. Later in…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Human Body, Injuries, Exercise
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Cooper, Shelly C.; Hamann, Donald L.; Frost, Robert – Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 2012
Musicians have recognized that physical problems often accompany playing, yet examinations of performance-related injuries and medical problems remain relatively new. The type of instrument played can affect musicians' pain-related problems as well as physical stature. The focus of this study was to determine whether physical intervention--easily…
Descriptors: Music Education, Student Attitudes, Intervention, Pain
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Freeman, Julie K.; Rogers, Janet L. – College Student Journal, 2010
Our research sought to identify the most common movement patterns and postures performed by sign language interpreters and the frequency and severity of any pain that may be associated with the movements. A survey was developed and mailed to registered sign language interpreters throughout the state of Illinois. For each specific upper extremity…
Descriptors: Deaf Interpreting, Sign Language, Deafness, Likert Scales
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Fragala-Pinkham, Maria; Haley, Stephen M.; O'Neill, Margaret E. – Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2008
The effectiveness and safety of a group aquatic aerobic exercise program on cardiorespiratory endurance for children with disabilities was examined using an A-B study design. Sixteen children (11 males, five females) age range 6 to 11 years (mean age 9y 7mo [SD 1y 4mo]) participated in this twice-per-week program lasting 14 weeks. The children's …
Descriptors: Metabolism, Muscular Strength, Exercise, Injuries
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Garrick, James G. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1989
This article presents a pragmatic approach to the definition, diagnosis, and management of anterior knee pain. Symptoms and treatment are described. Emphasis is on active involvement of the patient in the rehabilitation exercise program. (IAH)
Descriptors: Exercise, Injuries, Pain, Rehabilitation