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Access, 1998
This document consists of 11 consecutive issues of the newsletter "Access," published across a four-year period. "Access" presents information on public policy and research of interest to school-based health programs (SBHC) for children and youth. The major topics covered by the newsletters are as follows: (1) a conference,…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Adolescents, Child Health, Children
Lindeman, Betsy, Ed. – ASCD Infobrief, 1999
This brief discusses the intersection of health services and education. After introducing the topic of health services within the educational context, the brief discusses coordinated school health programs, defining such programs and offering examples of the programs in practice. The brief then discusses health education and risk behaviors,…
Descriptors: Child Health, Comprehensive School Health Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Education
Grunbaum, Jo Anne; Kann, Laura; Williams, Barbara I.; Kinchen, Steven A.; Collins, Janet L.; Baumler, Elizabeth R.; Kolbe, Lloyd J. – MMWR/Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 2000
This study investigated characteristics of secondary school health education, examining 36 state surveys and 10 local surveys conducted among representative samples of school principals and lead health educators. From February-May 1998, most schools in participating states and cities required health education in grades 6-12. Of these, a median of…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Comprehensive School Health Education, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education
Access, 1999
This document is comprised of the three 1999 issues of the newsletter "Access," presenting information on public policy and research of interest to school-based health programs (SBHC) for children and youth. The Winter 1999 issue focuses on how SBHCs can help teachers do their jobs better by allowing them to concentrate their energies on…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Adolescents, Child Health, Children
WHO Technical Report Series, 1997
By acquiring health-related knowledge, values, skills, and practices, children can be empowered to pursue a healthy life and to work as change agents for community health. This report of the WHO Expert Committee on Comprehensive School Health Education and Promotion reviews the global state of school health; identifies opportunities for and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Change Agents, Change Strategies, Child Health
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Torabi, Mohammad R., Ed. – Health Education Monograph Series, 1997
This second special issue of the Health Education Monograph Series on HIV/AIDS Prevention in Rural Communities presents seven articles: (1) "Preventing Maternal-Infant Transmission of HIV: Social and Ethical Issues" (James G. Anderson, Marilyn M. Anderson, and Tara Booth); (2) "HIV Infection in Diverse Rural Population: Migrant Farm…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Black Students, Comprehensive School Health Education, Confidentiality
MMWR, 1997
This report summarizes recommendations for encouraging physical activity among young people so they will continue to engage in physical activity in adulthood and obtain the benefits of physical activity throughout life. The guidelines are based on an in-depth review of research, theory, and current practice in physical education, exercise science,…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Comprehensive School Health Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Environment
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Torabi, Mohammad R., Ed. – Health Education Monograph Series, 1998
This third special issue of the Health Education Monograph Series on HIV/AIDS Prevention in Rural Communities presents 9 articles on: "Rural Adolescent Views of HIV Prevention: Focus Groups at Two Indiana Rural 4-H Clubs" (William L. Yarber and Stephanie A. Sanders); "Implementing HIV Education: Beyond Curriculum" (Susan…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse, College Students
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Sharif, Behjat A., Ed. – Health Education Monograph Series, 1999
This collection of articles by undergraduate and graduate student Gammans includes the following: "Health Problems of Adolescents in Juvenile Detention Centers" (Anna M. Huber); "A Qualitative Study of the Motivations and Concerns of Sexual Diversity Panel Participants" (Kandice M. Johnson); "High School Freshmen Parenting…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Adolescents, Allied Health Personnel, Athletes