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Peer reviewedFrontera, Walter R.; Adams, Richard P. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1986
Hormonal and metabolic changes, an essential part of the body's response to endurance exercise, are described. (Author/MT)
Descriptors: Exercise Physiology, Metabolism, Physical Activity Level
Peer reviewedMaron, Barry J. – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1993
A leading cause of sudden death among young athletes, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) does not always present cardiac signs and symptoms. Echocardiography offers the most effective means for diagnosis. Some patients require pharmaceutical or surgical intervention. Patients with HCM should not engage in organized competitive sports or…
Descriptors: Athletes, Clinical Diagnosis, Diagnostic Tests, Exercise Physiology
Peer reviewedIso-Ahola, Seppo E.; St. Clair, Brian – Quest, 2000
Examines motivational foundations of exercise behavior, presenting a theoretical model in which motivation is the proximal precursor of exercise, which is determined by perceived constraints and situational facilitators. The paper explores the role of cognition versus automaticity in exercise behavior and examines habit versus routine, presenting…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Exercise, Habit Formation, Health Behavior
Peer reviewedPate, Russell R. – Quest, 1995
Reviews factors that led to the issuance of official pronouncements on the health implications of physical activity by various prestigious scientific and medical societies, summarizing several statements. Emphasis has shifted from endorsing structured exercise to supporting public health interventions to promote physical activity through…
Descriptors: Adults, Exercise, Health Promotion, Health Related Fitness
Peer reviewedFranklin, Barry A.; And Others – Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1994
In a roundtable discussion, a panel of experts address how physicians can identify active patients for whom exercise poses the risk of serious heart complications, how useful stress tests are, what exercise intensity is best, and what physicians can tell patients about the risks of exercise versus its benefits. (SM)
Descriptors: Adults, Athletes, Cardiovascular System, Exercise Physiology
Berg, Frances M. – Obesity & Health, 1994
Presents an update on the Year 2000 objectives for the nation that establish targets in 22 priority areas. The article offers information from a study on exercise by the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, reviews Healthy People 2000 data, and lists Year 2000 physical activity and fitness objectives. (SM)
Descriptors: Body Weight, Elementary Secondary Education, Exercise, Health Behavior
Peer reviewedDuitsman, Dalen – Journal of School Health, 1996
This article provides background information on heart transplantation in general, focusing on pediatric heart transplantation and offering suggestions for teachers regarding the unique concerns of students with heart transplants (exercise, physical appearance, immunosuppressive medications, transplant rejection, infection, and psychological…
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Child Health, Drug Therapy, Elementary School Students
