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Brewer, Joan; Nelson, Sherry – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2005
With the rising rate of overweight among children, it is more important than ever for students to spend an optimal amount of time participating in physical activity. As a means of measuring participation in physical activity, pedometers have become increasingly more common in the physical education classroom. This article shares tips for using…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Measurement Equipment
Gutin, Bernard; Barbeau, Paule; Yin, Zenong – Quest, 2004
Already in childhood, (a) high general and visceral fatness and poor cardiovascular (CV) fitness are linked with dyslipidemia, elevated blood pressure, and insulin resistance; (b) higher fatness is associated with low amounts of vigorous physical activity (PA) and relatively "low" energy intake; (c) higher CV fitness is more clearly associated…
Descriptors: Obesity, Physical Activities, Risk, Children
Schumacher, Donald; J. Allen – Corwin Press, 2006
This clear, authoritative overview by an educator and a physician helps principals navigate their way through the many contradictory recommendations confronting them. The authors provide a targeted discussion of the "do's," "don'ts," and "can'ts" that school leaders need to know when creating and implementing new school policies for wellness,…
Descriptors: Child Health, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Physical Fitness
Ignico, Arlene; Corson, Arleen; Vidoni, Carla – Early Child Development and Care, 2006
The purpose of this project was to examine the effectiveness of a fitness infusion instructional strategy (FI) on children's activity levels and skill performance scores. This strategy included aerobic activity within the skill practice tasks and game play. In other words, students performed short bouts of activity between the practice and…
Descriptors: Skill Development, Intervention, Educational Strategies, Obesity
Pica, Rae – Young Children, 2006
The state of children's fitness is the responsibility of all who are involved with children. As early childhood professionals, they have a duty to educate the whole (thinking, feeling, "moving") child. Moreover, teachers of preschoolers can be more realistic than parents in their assessment of children's physical inactivity levels, and preschool…
Descriptors: Preschool Teachers, Young Children, Physical Activities, Obesity
Neale, Anne Victoria; And Others – 1986
The use of behavioral contracting in exercise programs has been shown to be effective in increasing the frequency of exercise activity and in reducing dropout rates. A study was undertaken to examine the impact of three cardiovascular risk factors (poor physical fitness, obesity, and smoking) on both client willingness to sign a behavioral…
Descriptors: Adults, Aerobics, Behavior Change, Cardiovascular System

Gormally, Jim; Rardin, David – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1981
Compared behavioral counseling with nutrition education. Initial weight losses were similar. Behavioral participants consumed fewer calories but often used diets that were nutritionally unsound. Behavioral treatment appears best for moderate obesity, but procedures are needed for nutrition education, promoting fitness, and teaching independent…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Comparative Analysis, Counseling Effectiveness, Counseling Techniques

Talcott, Gerald W.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1995
Studied weight gain after smoking cessation in a naturalistic setting where all smokers quit and risk factors for postcessation weight gain were modified. Results showed no significant weight changes for smokers who quit. Suggests that an intensive program featuring dietary guidelines and increased physical activity can attenuate weight gain. (RJM)
Descriptors: Body Composition, Body Weight, Obesity, Outcomes of Treatment

Kuntzleman, Charles T.; Reiff, Guy G. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 1992
Examines whether physical fitness levels in U.S. children and youth have changed over time. Research indicates that weight and skinfolds have increased over 50 years and distance run times have worsened over 10 years. The article includes information on relationships between cardiovascular fitness and coronary heart disease risks in children. (SM)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Body Composition, Body Weight, Cardiovascular System
Corradini, Deedee – Our Children, 1999
Too many U.S. children are out of shape. Parents must help them learn to improve their fitness by exercising with them. The U.S. Conference of Mayors recently made physical fitness of the nation's children a primary emphasis. A sidebar presents information on how to contact local mayors to start up programs to help children improve their fitness.…
Descriptors: Child Health, Community Recreation Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Exercise
Murray, Barbara A.; Murray, Kenneth T. – American School Board Journal, 1999
Sedentary lifestyles and obesity are leading causes of several diseases. About 20% of today's teenagers are overweight; 50% will become overweight adults. Effective health-education classes and physical education that focus on lifelong physical/mental well-being are needed. Administrators should evaluate students' health and fitness. (MLH)
Descriptors: Competition, Diabetes, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Education
Sherman, Lee – Northwest Education, 2000
Provides an overview of efforts to change and revitalize physical education programs, needed to counter widespread childhood obesity and teach attitudes and skills for lifetime health and fitness. Lists objectives, recommended program characteristics, and current practices in five northwestern states. Profiles three high school programs that offer…
Descriptors: Child Health, Educational Change, Educational Needs, Educational Objectives
Cook, Glenn – Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, 2005
In this article, the author discusses how physical education (PE) is being given less attention in schools, especially in the elementary level. The lack of physical activity is one of the reasons that lead to the increase in the number of obese children. School boards and administrators are making decisions to cut PE, thinking that it doesn't…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Physical Activities, Educational Policy
Phillips, Chip; Kreiling, Rich – Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 2005
It's no secret that America's youth are now more out of shape than ever before. Study after study documents the sad saga of childhood obesity. Quick-fix remedies such as "Atkins for Kids" and child-friendly aerobics classes are proliferating. There are fat camps for kids and low-fat "candy." Still, an inescapable fact remains: As a nation, and…
Descriptors: Physical Education Teachers, Physical Education, Physical Fitness, Exercise
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. – 1985
Testimony and prepared statements on child fitness and health in the United States were presented at this hearing. Physical fitness experts testified on: (1) the potential dangers faced by physically unfit children; (2) the connection between obesity and cardiovascular diseases; (3) the role of physical education and athletics in keeping children…
Descriptors: Athletics, Body Weight, Cardiovascular System, Elementary Secondary Education