The discussion of genetic and environmental factors in the growth of children from infancy to adolescence focuses on intrauterine life, the effects of nutrition, hormones, illness, and emotion in the childhood years, and obesity and puberty in adolescents. Described are processes, such as amniocentesis, for monitoring the physiology chemistry of…

The paper reports on a study in which it was shown that the sensori-motor capacities of 10-year-old intellectually handicapped children (n equals 18) are more correlated to mental development than to physical growth and development. (Author/SBH)

It was concluded that placement of tri-weekly training sessions is not critical with respect to enhancement of aerobic capacity in college-age males. (MJB)

The role of experience in the developing brain is considered. A categorization scheme based upon the type of information stored and the brain mechanisms involved in storing the information is proposed. Experience-expectant and experience-dependent information storage are differentiated. (BN)

Plyometric exercises or drills combine speed and strength to produce an explosive-reactive movement or increased power. Some world-class athletes have used plyometric-training in sports such as high-jumping, hurdles, football, baseball, and hockey. The method is still considered experimental. Sample exercises are described. (JL)

The fact that the college had no money to pay for the program, which was designed to improve physical liabilities and self confidence of handicapped children, failed to discourage the author, the president of the Essex Community College (Maryland). (Editor/RK)

Article investigated the possibility of teaching a non-sectarian morality in the multi-cultural school while benefiting Muslim, Humanist, Hindu and Jew. (Author/RK)

Assessed was the applicability to 69 mentally retarded boys (10-to 17-years-old) of a previously developed formula for calculating the puberal maturity of adolescents. (DB)

Author stresses the great need for each teacher to use all of the available resources along with his own fresh look at the child in his situation in order to discover the meaning of the child's behavior from the child's own point of view. (Author/RK)

At all school levels, counselors and teachers are increasingly encountering problems that are sexually oriented. Recognizing that attitudes and values toward sexuality are formed at an early age, it seems important to review incidents involving elementary school children. Implications for counselor involvement can then be drawn. (Author)

The elimination of traditional gymnasiums would save construction funds that could be used for individualized devices for physical education. (Author)

Following nutritional recovery from severe protein-calorie deficiency, 20 young children evidenced a retarded level of categorization behavior compared to a control group of 19 adequately nourished children from similar socioeconomic background. (NH)

The mordibity patterns of 269 student nurses were assessed for relationships to stature, weight, and indexes of body form. Relatively tall individuals experienced more illness than shorter subjects. Also overweight was not associated with poor health. (Author)

This paper was presented to a recent staff conference of the Takoma Park Day Care Center, Takoma Park, Maryland. (DR)