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The Impact of Microbiology Instruction on Students' Perceptions of Risks Related to Microbial Illness
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Jones, Gail; Gardner, Grant E.; Lee, Tammy; Poland, Kayla; Robert, Sarah – International Journal of Science Education, Part B: Communication and Public Engagement, 2013
This study examined students' perceptions of the risks associated with microbial transmission before and after taking a microbiology class. Participants included undergraduate students (n = 132) enrolled in a microbiology course at two universities and one community college. Students completed a survey at the beginning and end of the course and a…
Descriptors: Microbiology, Science Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness, Student Attitudes
Physical Education and General Health Courses and Minority Community College Student Risk Levels for Poor Health and Leisure-Time Exercise Patterns
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Sullivan, Sally L.; Keating, Xiaofen Deng; Chen, Li; Guan, Jianmin; Delzeit-McIntyre, Linda; Bridges, Dwan – College Student Journal, 2008
College education is the last opportunity to educate a large segment of young adults to be physically active and develop a healthy lifestyle. This study examined minority community college student risks for cardiovascular disease, physical activity (PA) patterns, and effects of physical education and general health courses on promoting PA.…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Health Education, Health Promotion, Body Composition