Shows how cloze procedure can be used in teaching writing as well as reading. Contains examples of cloze passages. (HTH)

Describes a project in which students write research papers about a chosen career. Explains that the project is successful because the students view it as a practical exercise. (FL)

Lists several classroom writing activities, including writing in sand, using letters cut from magazines and newspapers, and baking letter cookies. (HTH)

The various roles of the exercise program professional are discussed. The exercise professional needs to be a jack-of-all-trades. Graduate departments have developed professional programs to prepare students for work in various agencies. The admission standards, curriculum requirements, and internship programs are described. (JN)

Describes a program designed to familiarize students with library research methods. (FL)

Notes the unintentional humor so often found in directions. Describes an assignment on writing directions carefully--and the humorous results. (RL)

Transient oxygen uptake (VO2) was studied in 28 children ranging in age from seven to fourteen. It was found that the VO2 halftime is similar to that of adults and that younger children attained a steady rate quicker than older children. (Authors/FG)

The increasing use of various VO2 max expressions as test measures is a problem because the magnitude of sex difference varies considerably with each expression. A valid match of male and female test subjects would consider physical activity history and the amount of endurance exercise done in the previous year. (Author/FG)

Reviews the literature on sentence combining effectiveness; reports on research suggesting that much still needs to be learned about (1) the effects of sentence combining on writing ability, (2) the interaction of sentence combining with other activities, and (3) the efficacy of using sentence combining exercises beyond the eighth grade. (AEA)

Causes of injuries incurred by women in sports are examined. Sound conditioning programs are recommended. (JD)

The impact of regular physical conditioning conducted in a public school environment on children with moderate asthma is studied. Evaluation criteria are school absenteeism and severity of asthma attacks. (JMF)

This writing unit with a Halloween theme includes exercises and worksheets to develop prewriting, writing, and rewriting skills. (SJL)

The Parcourse Fitness Circuit is a walking, jogging, or running course with 18 exercise stations. The course's popularity stems from its diversity and its ability to be used by people at various levels of physical fitness. Physically disabled persons can use various exercise stations, depending on the specific disability. (CJ)

A college freshman level sentence-combining treatment consisting of one paragraph rewriting exercise for 12 consecutive weeks resulted in significant gains in average words per clause and words per T-unit. (HOD)

A high school English teacher with repressed urges to write reports on his self-discovery as a result of writing in class with his students. (RL)