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Paulette M. Yamada; Erin Centeio; Erin O. Bantum; Kelley Hutchins; Laura Bonilla; Carie Sumida; Jayna Lee; Robin Putnam; Sabrina Cao; Grace-Marie Lopez – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2024
The aim of this article is to improve physical education (PE) teachers' knowledge about working with children diagnosed with cancer. Physical activity (PA) in this population is extremely important. Not only do these children have an increased risk of co-morbidities compared to healthy peers, but cancer treatment has negative effects on fitness…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Children, Adolescents
Scott, Joseph J.; Johnston, Robyn S.; Bear, Natasha; Gregory, Sonia; Blane, Sally; Strickland, Mark; Darby, Jill; Gray, Elin S. – Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 2021
Teachers are responsible for children at school during peak ultraviolet (UV) times of the day. It is paramount that teachers have knowledge and understanding of UV to effectively protect themselves and their students. The aim of this pilot study was to investigate the effect of a short intervention on preservice teachers' sun protective…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Knowledge Level
Gage, Ryan; Leung, William; Stanley, James; Reeder, Anthony; Mackay, Christina; Smith, Moira; Barr, Michelle; Chambers, Tim; Signal, Louise – Health Education & Behavior, 2018
Schools are an important setting for raising skin cancer prevention awareness and encouraging sun protection. We assessed the clothes worn and shade used by 1,278 children in eight schools in the Wellington region of New Zealand. These children were photographed for the Kids'Cam project between September 2014 and March 2015 during school lunch…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Cancer, Prevention, Health Promotion
Smith, S. Harold – Parks and Recreation, 1998
Over 1 million new cases of skin cancer are expected in the U.S. this year. Education about and adherence to sun safety practices can help prevent skin cancer. This paper describes types of skin cancer, what the ultraviolet (UV) radiation index is, who is at risk, sun safety practices, tips for children, and strategies for parks and recreation…
Descriptors: Cancer, Children, Health Behavior, Health Education
Boe, Kathy; Tillotson, Elizabeth A. – Journal of School Nursing, 2006
The rise in the number of cases of skin cancers, both melanomas and nonmelanomas, has prompted increased awareness and educational efforts to limit sun exposure. Because 80% of lifetime sun exposure occurs before the age of 18, educating parents and adolescents to incorporate sun-protective behaviors into daily routines is particularly important.…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Health Education, Safety, School Nurses