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Mississippi State Dept. of Education, Jackson. – 1995
Some youth in Mississippi are at risk for violence, sexual activity, tobacco use, and poor nutrition. The Mississippi State Department of Health and the State Department of Education have the shared goal of giving youth the opportunity to become "healthy, educated, and contributing" members of their communities. This document outlines…
Descriptors: At Risk Persons, Child Health, Cooperation, Elementary Secondary Education
Holser, Mary Ann – 1990
The Life Enhancement Afloat-Ashore Program (LEAAP) was a comprehensive worksite health program implemented on five U.S. Navy commands. It addressed substance abuse, fitness, life enhancement skills and behaviors, and recreation awareness and opportunity. The program included videotape education sessions at the worksite; command-sponsored health,…
Descriptors: Adults, At Risk Persons, Drinking, Health Promotion
LaMaster, Kathryn; McKenzie, Thom; Marshall, Simon; Sallis, James – 1998
This study used systematic, direct observation of classes over 2 years to investigate whether physical education (PE) teachers' habitual physical activity related to their conduct of PE classes. Participants were 18 fourth and fifth grade classroom teachers employed in a California school district where classroom teachers typically were…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Intermediate Grades, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level
Sullivan, Pat – 1991
This digest discusses exercise adherence, noting its vital role in maximizing the benefits associated with physical activity. Information is presented on the following: (1) factors that influence adherence to self-monitored programs of regular exercise (childhood eating habits, and psychological, physical, social, and situational factors); (2)…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Behavior Change, Change Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
Simmons, G. A.; Cannon, E. C. – 1991
This book is intended to serve as a resource and stimulant for professionals involved in recreational and educational programs serving elementary-school-age learners, although many of the activities also work well with adolescents and adults. The setting for the 40 activities which are described is the out-of-doors. Instructions on how to use the…
Descriptors: Childrens Games, Class Activities, Educational Principles, Elementary Education
Newman, Ian M. – 1991
This report describes selected eating and exercise patterns among a sample of 2,237 Nebraska youth in grades 9-12 selected from a random sample of 24 junior and senior high schools. The eating patterns reported cover food selection, body image, weight management, and weight loss methods. The exercise patterns relate to the frequency of…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Patterns, Eating Habits, Incidence
Adams, Polly K.; Taylor, Michaell K. – 1982
Information, guidelines, and activities for jumping rope are given. A short history of jumping rope explains how it evolved from a spring ritual for men to a play activity involving mostly young girls. Physical and cultural reasons are given as to why jumping rope has been more a sport for girls than for boys. Research studies are noted which show…
Descriptors: Aerobics, Cardiovascular System, Childrens Games, Cultural Influences
Missouri State Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jefferson City. – 1987
This publication presents state guidelines for the physical education departments of elementary and secondary schools in Missouri. The following areas are covered: (1) administrative areas and concerns; (2) program implementation; (3) criteria for identification of exemplary programs; (4) available resource materials; and (5) scope and sequence of…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Athletics, Curriculum, Elementary School Curriculum
Behrens, Ruth A. – 1985
Increasing numbers of small businesses are providing wellness activities for their employees. By instituting wellness programs, small businesses can improve employee morale, engender a commitment from employees, enhance the feeling of "family" among employees, improve worker productivity, and contain health care costs. Wellness programs are…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Corporate Education, Cost Effectiveness, Employee Assistance Programs
California State Board of Corrections, Sacramento. – 1987
This manual introduces and explains the juvenile counselor physical training course developed as part of the evaluation procedures for juvenile counselor candidates in the Standards and Training for Corrections program in California. The manual is organized in four sections. The first section introduces the physical conditioning module, including…
Descriptors: Correctional Rehabilitation, Counselor Evaluation, Counselor Qualifications, Counselor Selection
Evans, Virden; Johnson, DeWayne – 1981
Using Cattell's Profile Similarity Coefficient, 154 high school football players from 21 different public high schools were classified as being successful or unsuccessful. Seventeen physical and motor ability variables relating to athletic ability were administered to the football players. The variables included: (1) standard height; (2) body…
Descriptors: Achievement Rating, Athletes, Athletic Coaches, Evaluation Criteria
Virginia State Dept. of Education, Richmond. – 1984
In this teachers' resource manual for elementary health, objectives are stated for a balanced physical education program that will provide developmental opportunities in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains for students from kindergarten through grade twelve. Specific objectives are set forth for kindergarten through grade seven in…
Descriptors: Behavioral Objectives, Dance, Elementary Secondary Education, Gymnastics
Howze, Elizabeth H.; And Others – 1984
A community-focused health promotion program for older adults was planned and implemented in Fairfax County, Virginia. A needs assessment was conducted to determine the social health problems and behavior patterns of the older adults in the community. After analysis of factors that may impinge upon the decision-making processes of those who might…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Community Services, Exercise, Health Education
Bruce, Robert; And Others – 1980
This report presents an overview of research objectives, sampling approaches, data collection procedures, and instruments and plans for analysis used in assessing the impact of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports on different types of fitness programs. Surveys were conducted of: (1) community fitness programs; (2) employee…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Data Collection, Delivery Systems, Evaluation Methods
Bozzo, Robert; And Others – 1981
An assessment is presented of the structure of fitness promotion policy and the function of fitness promotion delivery systems in the United States. The focus is upon: (1) how fitness initiatives first arose; (2) how these initiatives were formalized into broad goals, directives, or mandates; (3) to whom and how these mandates were entrusted; (4)…
Descriptors: Athletics, Community Programs, Delivery Systems, Exercise