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Brown, Jim – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1986
Osteoporosis affects millions of people, especially women. Three methods for preventing or managing osteoporosis are recommended: (1) exercise; (2) increased calcium intake; and (3) estrogen replacement therapy. (CB)
Descriptors: Eating Habits, Exercise, Females, Prevention
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Monahan, Terry – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1986
Individuals who engage in regular exercise of varying intensity report significant reduction in anxiety and depression. While most evidence is anecdotal, research has provided support for exercise in depression therapy. (Author/MT)
Descriptors: Depression (Psychology), Exercise, Physical Activity Level, Therapeutic Recreation
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Eichner, Edward R. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1986
Sickle cell trait is generally benign and does not shorten life, but it may confer some small risk with extremes of exercise or altitude. Research concerning these risks is presented, and it is concluded sickle cell trait is no barrier to outstanding athletic performance. (Author/MT)
Descriptors: Athletes, Environmental Influences, Exercise, Risk
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Atkins, Catherine J.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1984
Compared the effectiveness of behavior modification, cognitive modification, and cognitive-behavior modification in increasing compliance with an exercise prescription for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients (N=96). Although all treatment groups showed improvement, the cognitive-behavior modification strategy produced the most…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Exercise, Heart Disorders
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Hennyey, Donna J. – Canadian Home Economics Journal, 1985
Factors contributing to the evolution of fitness are discussed, and some of the challenges these hold for those in the fields of food and nutrition are identified. This includes a discussion of basic concepts of nutrition and exercise, misconceptions of nutrition and exercise, and fitness instructors as nutrition educators. (Author/CT)
Descriptors: Diseases, Energy, Exercise, Health Materials
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Kern, Lynn; And Others – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 1984
Descriptors: Autism, Behavior Change, Elementary Education, Exercise
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Schurrer, Rob; And Others – American Journal of Mental Deficiency, 1985
Five mentally retarded adults participated in an ongoing walk-jogging program for 23 weeks. Assessments for maximal oxygen comsumption (VO2 max) and body weight changes before and after training revealed Ss's body weight was reduced by 3.6 kg and VO2 max increased 43 percent. Favorable behavior changes were also noted. (CL)
Descriptors: Adults, Body Weight, Exercise, Mental Retardation
Kudriavtsev, E. V. – Soviet Education, 1974
This article discusses running as a universal means of physical training and of developing speed and especially endurance with sections on types of running, time and place for running, methods of exercise, and regulating size of stress load. (Author/JH)
Descriptors: Athletics, Exercise (Physiology), Physical Activities, Physical Education
Sabirov, Iu. A. – Soviet Education, 1974
School physical education programs in gymnastics are described in this article as they are carried out in Japan and the German Democratic Republic. (JH)
Descriptors: Athletics, Comparative Education, Exercise (Physiology), Gymnastics
Fine, Seymour H. – Journal of Business Education, 1971
Descriptors: Business Education, Teaching Methods, Writing (Composition), Writing Exercises
Michael, Ernest; Hackett, Penny – Research Quarterly of the AAHPER, 1972
Descriptors: Exercise (Physiology), Females, Perception, Physiology
Lynch, Wallace J. – Parks and Recreation, 1972
Descriptors: Exercise (Physiology), Males, Physical Disabilities, Recreation
Metz, Kenneth F.; Alexander, John F. – Research Quarterly of the AAHPER, 1971
Descriptors: Adolescents, Exercise (Physiology), Heart Rate, Males
Walden, James D. – Viewpoints, 1972
The objectives of teaching composition are examined and the need for students to participate actively in the learning process is emphasized. (MM)
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Teaching Methods, Writing Exercises, Writing Skills
Simpson, Rita A. – Momentum, 1972
The gymnastics program at St. Patrick's elementary school in Charlotte, N.C. is described. (MF)
Descriptors: Athletics, Curriculum, Curriculum Development, Exercise (Physiology)
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