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Perry, Cheryl L.; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1990
Describes objectives of the Child and Adolescent Trial for Cardiovascular Health multisite intervention study which develops behavioral school health education plans. It targets third through fifth graders, stressing cardiovascular health behaviors (e.g., eating habits, physical activity, and smoking). Curricula, school environmental change, and…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cardiovascular System, Eating Habits, Elementary Education
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Thornburg, Roland; Hill, Kory – TechTrends: Linking Research & Practice to Improve Learning, 2004
The issue of obesity and overweight adolescents has saturated media reports and newspapers as of late. Schools offer a unique environment to make an impact in the area of fitness in that they can develop health-related activity and assessment programs designed to promote proper physical activity and assess the changes in children (Koplan et al.,…
Descriptors: Internet, Health Education, Physical Education, Obesity
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Liang, Guoli; Walls, Richard T.; Lu, Chunlei – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2005
This article discusses the standards and practice of physical education in China. In China, 200,000,000 children in grades one through 12 receive physical education programming in 540,000 schools (People's Education Press, 2002). Since the 1990s, in response to this enormous task, the Chinese government has established national guidelines and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physical Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Teaching Methods
Indiana State Dept. of Education, Indianapolis. – 1995
This volume contains 13 presentations from the 1995 PACE (Positive Approaches to Children's Education) conference. The titles are: "Y's Way to a Healthy Heart" (Cheryl Arnold); "Fitness Games: Lets Activate Everyone" (Noel Bewley); "The Heart Obstacle Course" (Felice Cloyd); "Fitness Fun For Everyone" (Kathy…
Descriptors: Childrens Games, Class Activities, Curriculum Development, Dance Education
Bismarck State Coll., ND. – 1993
This document outlines the curriculum plan for the one-semester vocational-technical training component of PHOENIX: A Model Program for Higher-Wage Potential Careers offered by Bismarck State College (North Dakota) which prepares and/or retrains individuals for higher-wage technical careers. The comprehensive model for the program is organized…
Descriptors: Biology, Career Exploration, Chemistry, Communication Skills
Glanz, Karen – 1986
As is the case with other worksite wellness programs, company-sponsored nutrition programs have been expanding both in numbers and in depth. Besides offering a convenient health-enhancing benefit to employees, worksite nutrition programs benefit business by preventing several costly nutrition-related health problems, enhancing employees' overall…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Body Weight, Corporate Education, Cost Effectiveness
Levin, Robert C. – 1987
Company-sponsored wellness programs are particularly important for older employees inasmuch as they are at greater risk of disease and disability than are their younger counterparts and their health care and health insurance costs are generally higher. As the cost of retirement benefits rises, wellness programs for retirees are becoming…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Corporate Education, Cost Effectiveness, Employee Assistance Programs
Opatz, Joseph P., Ed. – 1984
A major concern to practitioners in the wellness movement has been the dearth of high quality up-to-date information about their field. This book provides a comprehensive and current look at the wellness field. Presentations in part 1 include: (1) "The History and Future of the Wellness Movement" (Donald B. Ardell); (2) "Presenting…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Body Weight, Cardiovascular System, Exercise
Manitoba Dept. of Education, Winnipeg. – 1981
This physical education curriculum guide for kindergarten through twelfth grade has two main components. The first is a program overview that includes information relating to program organization and implementation for early, middle, and senior grades. The second section contains suggested activities and teaching notes for realizing specific…
Descriptors: Athletic Equipment, Class Activities, Curriculum Development, Developmental Stages
United States Olympic Committee, Colorado Springs, CO. – 1978
The learning activities presented in this handbook illustrate educational opportunities related to participation in competitive activity as exemplified by the Olympic Games. Designed for use with students in grades seven through nine, these learning units may be integrated with the existing curriculum for the class. Subjects offered include…
Descriptors: Affective Objectives, Aggression, Class Activities, Curriculum Enrichment
Nekton, Kathy N. – 1981
The physical education program at Phillips Exeter Academy (New Hampshire) is designed to benefit students who, while being academically gifted, have the normal range of athletic aptitude and interests. The primary objective of the overall program is to develop individual abilities and promote physical fitness. While some students enjoy and…
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Academically Gifted, Athletic Coaches, Exercise
Douglass, Bruce E.; And Others – 1978
The papers compiled here were presented at the fourth symposium in a series designed to provide a continuing introduction to current aspects of occupational safety and health. The papers represent eight topics: (1) special health programs, (2) degenerative disease and injury of the back, (3) job stress and work performance, (4) role of industry in…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Accidents, Business Responsibility, Conference Reports
Kern County Superintendent of Schools, Bakersfield, CA. – 1979
This teaching unit on body movement is part of the Health Occupations Career Cluster included in a series of career guidebooks developed by Project CHOICE (Children Have Options in Career Education). The units are designed to provide the classroom teacher with a source of career-related activities linking first and second grade classroom…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Career Development, Career Education, Educational Resources
Hogan, Joyce C. – 1980
Personnel selection processes for physically demanding jobs often discriminate against women, minorities, and handicapped individuals. Developing and validating job-related performance tests requires the assessment of the physical demands of a job and of the same physical capabilities in individuals. Job analysis is a systematic assessment…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Criterion Referenced Tests, Employment Qualifications, Human Factors Engineering
Dauer, Victor P.; Pangrazi, Robert P. – 1979
New developments in the field of elementary school physical education are included in this up-dated text book. The following major topics are covered: (1) organizing, developing, and implementing a physical education program and curriculum; (2) the learning process and teaching techniques; (3) implementing a physical fitness program with attention…
Descriptors: Athletics, Childrens Games, Creative Development, Curriculum Development
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