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Work, Janis A. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1991
Examines the effect of caffeine consumption on fit, healthful lifestyles, discussing its effects on the heart and respiration and noting its psychological effects on some athletes. Moderate caffeine use will not cause problems for most people, but anyone susceptible to its effects (e.g., with arrhythmias) may want to avoid caffeine. (SM)
Descriptors: Adults, Athletes, Cardiovascular System, Drug Addiction
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Reiken, Gail B. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1991
Alcohol consumption affects virtually every organ and system of the body. The article examines the negative physiological and psychomotor effects of short-term alcohol consumption relevant to physical fitness and athletic performance. Educators must be responsible for reaching students and discussing the issue. (SM)
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Promotion, Higher Education
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Johnson, Mimi D. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1992
Discusses the basics of the preparticipation exam, focusing on aspects specific to females, such as menstrual dysfunction, disordered eating, and orthopedic problems such as scoliosis and patellofemoral pain. Health history questionnaire and other parts of the exam are included in six tables. (SM)
Descriptors: Eligibility, Females, Gynecology, Higher Education
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Hamel, Ruth – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1992
Innovations in equipment and changes in social attitudes are tearing down barriers to sports participation for individuals with disabilities. Many people still do not know about the array of opportunities available, and physicians are uniquely positioned to help them discover the sporting events and fitness options open to them. (SM)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Athletics, Physical Disabilities, Physician Patient Relationship
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Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 1989
Effects of age, physical activity, physical fitness, and body mass index (BMI) on the occurrence of orthopedic problems were examined. For men, physical fitness, BMI, and physical activity were associated with orthopedic problems; for women, physical activity was the main predictor. Age was not a factor for either gender. (JD)
Descriptors: Age, Body Composition, Injuries, Musculoskeletal System
Knuttgen, Howard G., Ed.; And Others – 1990
Part 1 of this book, "Evoluation and Organization of Physical Culture," examines the history and current organization of physical education and sport in the People's Republic of China. This part includes chapters on: the evolution and organization of physical culture; physical culture in China today; the organizational structure of…
Descriptors: Athletics, Exercise, Foreign Countries, Gymnastics
Council of Europe, Strasbourg (France). – 1998
This document presents texts in the field of sports and doping that were adopted by various committees of the Council of Europe. The seven sections present: (1) "Texts Adopted by the Committee of Ministers, 1996-1988"; (2) "Texts Adopted at the Conferences of European Ministers Responsible for Sport Since 1978" and…
Descriptors: Athletes, Athletics, Drug Abuse, Elementary Secondary Education
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Moeller, James L. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1996
The second of a two-part series on contraindications to athletic activity, this article examines the sensory, spinal, gastrointestinal, systemic, hematologic, and dermatologic conditions that warrant activity disqualification and provides guidelines about when it is safe to participate. Activity considerations for individuals who have lost a…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Athletes, Athletics
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Harris, Laura L. – Journal of Athletic Training, 2003
Integrated a psychosocial developmental theory (the Kubler-Ross Stage Theory) and a psychological stage theory (the Ross Stage Theory) and a psychological stage theory (the Chickering and Reisser psychosocial and developmental theory) for challenging injured collegiate student-athletes' personal development. A search of online databases from…
Descriptors: Athletes, College Athletics, Developmental Stages, Emotional Response
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Williford, Henry N.; And Others – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1989
Presents results of an investigation comparing energy cost and cardiovascular responses of aerobic dance routines performed at different intensity levels in varying amounts of energy expenditure. For low-impact dance to meet minimum guidelines suggested by the American College of Sports Medicine, it should be performed at high intensity. (SM)
Descriptors: Aerobics, Body Weight, Cardiovascular System, Dance
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Samples, Pat – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1989
Discusses steps that professional sports organizations are taking to identify athletes with drinking problems and help them reach full recovery. Many teams are taking preventive steps such as offering information about the dangers of alcohol, issuing new policies dealing with players' rights and providing for employee assistance programs. (SM)
Descriptors: Alcohol Education, Alcoholism, Athletes, Drinking
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Martinez, Santos F. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1989
Results of a questionnaire administered to 43 wheelchair road racers suggest that their medical problems may lead to complications while training or racing. The study looked at the effects of training, injuries, bladder management, medications, and spasms. Sports medicine professionals are provided with information on handling disabled athletes.…
Descriptors: Athletes, Biomechanics, Exercise Physiology, Injuries
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Fisher, A. Craig; And Others – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1988
Analysis of 41 injured college athletes' responses to a questionnaire revealed that those athletes who adhered to their rehabilitation program were more self-motivated, tolerated pain better, perceived that they worked harder at their rehabilitation, and were less bothered by scheduling of sessions and athletic training environmental conditions.…
Descriptors: Athletes, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education
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Park, Roberta J. – Quest, 1995
Developments in the biomedical sciences affect how people think about health and fitness, as do social and cultural factors. This paper examines two topics of interest to educators, physicians, and researchers in the physiological sciences from 1867-1950 (the phenomenon referred to as the athlete's heart and anthropometrical/growth and development…
Descriptors: Athletes, Athletics, Cardiovascular System, Exercise Physiology
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White, Jacqueline – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1992
Clinical experience and recent research challenge the current standards of exercise duration and intensity for pregnant women. By carefully assessing patients' self-monitoring techniques, physicians can work with active women to create safe exercise programs during pregnancy. Safety guidelines for developing home exercise programs are included.…
Descriptors: Adults, Athletes, Exercise Physiology, Health Promotion
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