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Kirkpatrick, Beth; Birnbaum, Burton H. – 1997
Learning about the relationship between heart rate and physical activity is an important aspect of fitness education. Use of a heart rate monitor (HRM) helps a student to understand how stretching and large muscle movements gradually increase the heart rate and blood flow, and enables students to measure their exercise heart rates and set goals…
Descriptors: Athletics, Elementary Secondary Education, Exercise, Games
Krantzler, Nora J.; Miner, Kathleen R. – 1994
The 10-volume "Health Facts" series is intended to supplement health education curricula and to provide a handy reference for individuals who would like additional background information on particular health topics. The emphasis is placed on topics and examples relevant to youth of middle and high school age. The five sections in this…
Descriptors: Body Composition, Body Weight, Child Health, Exercise Physiology
Marcus, Bess H.; Forsyth, LeighAnn H. – 2003
This book describes proven methods for helping people change from inactive to active living. The behavior change methods are useful for healthy adults as well as individuals with chronic physical and psychological conditions. The book describes intervention programs for individuals and groups and for workplace and community settings. Part 1,…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Community Education, Counseling, Exercise Physiology