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Strand, Brad; And Others – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1997
Describes how one North Dakota middle school taught students self-management skills for active lifestyles. Students learned basic principles of activity through classroom activities and were encouraged to establish and maintain after-school activities. Heart rate monitors helped teach the concepts of physical activity as detailed on the Fitness…
Descriptors: Aerobics, Comprehensive School Health Education, Health Promotion, Health Related Fitness
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Cohen, William S.; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1992
Presents testimony by representatives from several federal agencies and one national organization (W. S. Cohen, C. Levin, P. Vidmar, J. M. McGinnis, L. J. Kolbe, B. J. Nelsen, D. Ravitch, and M. Corry). (SM)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Child Health, Disease Control, Early Intervention
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Simson, Sharon P., Ed.; Wilson, Laura B., Ed. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1991
Seven papers examine key minority populations that are encompassed in local, state, and federal levels of health program planning. The papers are based on methods of evaluation and planning. Projections on the future course of minority health programing are presented. (SLD)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Aging (Individuals), Black Community, Community Programs
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Aggleton, Peter – International Studies in Sociology of Education, 1996
Maintains that since the start of the AIDS epidemic disease prevention efforts have assumed a relatively unproblematic relationship with pedagogy, identity, and the anticipated outcomes of health promotion initiatives. Argues that there is a need to take account of a diverse range of subject positions and identities in future interventions. (MJP)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Communicable Diseases, Disease Control, Educational Objectives
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Trevino, Robert P.; Pugh, Jacqueline A.; Hernandez, Arthur E.; Menchaca, Velma D.; Ramirez, Robert R.; Mendoza, Monica – Journal of School Health, 1998
The Bienestar Health Program is a diabetes risk-factor prevention program targeting Mexican American fourth graders. Program goals are to decrease overweight and dietary fats. The program is based on social cognitive theory and uses culturally relevant material. Preliminary evaluation indicates the program significantly decreases dietary fat,…
Descriptors: Child Health, Comprehensive School Health Education, Cultural Relevance, Diabetes
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Cook, James R.; Kilmer, Ryan P. – Journal of Community Psychology, 2004
Systems of care (SOCs) have been developed throughout the country to meet the needs of children with severe emotional disturbances (SED) and their families. In these SOCs, multiple agencies and disciplines are expected to work together with informal community supports to address families' needs (Stroul & Friedman, 1986a). A review of the…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Emotional Disturbances, Mental Health, Systems Analysis
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Massoud, Nicole; De Lay, Paul; Carael, Michel – New Directions for Evaluation, 2004
Over the past twenty years, strategies adopted by governments affected by human immunodeficiency virus and the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) have gradually changed to ensure a more holistic and effective response to the epidemic. Two major shifts have occurred. Countries have moved from a strictly "health" to a "multisector"…
Descriptors: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Communicable Diseases, International Organizations
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Dunne, Cathy; Somerset, Maggie – Health Education, 2004
This qualitative research was designed to investigate students' health needs and their views on health promotion in a University. A total of 31 students participated in focus group discussions. Inductive analysis revealed two central themes: student health concerns and health promotion in a University setting. The former included issues associated…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Qualitative Research, Health Promotion, Focus Groups
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Carver, Vivien; Reinert, Bonita; Range, Lillian M.; Campbell, Catherine – Health Education, 2005
Purpose: To examine a tobacco prevention elementary school project completed in 2000 in one rural state in the southeastern USA. Design/methodology/approach: Initially, 721 public school fourth through sixth grade teachers across Mississippi attended (for reimbursement) a tobacco prevention workshop that included curriculum-integrated material;…
Descriptors: Prevention, Workshops, Grade 6, Grade 5
Golaszewski, Thomas – American Journal of Health Education, 2004
Legalized gambling is growing substantially and provides both a dilemma and an opportunity for those in the health promoting professions. Gambling represents a form of economic development and, for certain segments of society, improved health and quality of life. On the other hand, gambling is a known addiction, with a host of sociological…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Health Education, Quality of Life, Self Destructive Behavior
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Konu, Anne I.; Lintonen, T. P. – Health Education Research, 2006
The World Health Organization has encouraged a whole-school approach when trying to promote mental health and well-being in schools. The Internet-based School Well-being Profile aims to be a holistic well-being evaluation tool for schools. Well-being is divided into four categories: "school conditions", "social relationships",…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Secondary Schools, Females, Profiles
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James, Shamagonam; Reddy, Priscilla; Ruiter, Robert A. C.; McCauley, Ann; van den Borne, Bart – AIDS Education and Prevention, 2006
The evaluation of the Department of Educations' life skills program on HIV and AIDS prevention among Grade 9 students in 22 randomly allocated schools in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, showed only a significant increase in student knowledge about HIV/AIDS in the intervention group compared with the control group. No effects were found on safe sex…
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Health Promotion, Communicable Diseases, Intervention
Simeonsson, Rune J., Ed. – 1994
This book argues that a paradigmatic change of emphasis is needed from treatment to prevention in order to promote the well being of children and to reverse many of the social problems children face today. Written for an interdisciplinary audience, the book is divided into three sections. The first section provides a framework and overview of…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Child Abuse, Child Behavior
Bowman (James) Associates, San Francisco, CA. – 1994
This training guide is designed to aid Head Start staff in exploring personal understandings of health and wellness and to further their contribution to the health of coworkers, children, and families. It explains the importance of health to Head Start's mission--to encourage social competence; promote the development of personal definitions of…
Descriptors: Caregiver Training, Child Caregivers, Child Health, Early Childhood Education
Dennee, Phyllis M.; And Others – 1992
This leader's manual contains the materials required to present a school-based weight management curriculum that may be offered both in school and outside the school setting for middle-school adolescents. The first section contains instructor information regarding the following topics: need for the program; program objectives; timeline and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Modification, Behavioral Objectives, Body Image
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