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Zinn, Lorraine; Long, Patrick – Parks and Recreation, 1983
This article reports on the scope of activities and the effectiveness of a Colorado program that trained community park and recreation personnel to carry out local cardiac wellness services. Participants were trained to provide rehabilitation and fitness activities for those recovering from heart attacks or surgery and for other high-risk persons.…
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Community Recreation Programs, Health Activities, Heart Disorders
Peer reviewedPerry, Cheryl L.; And Others – American Journal of Public Health, 1988
Compares the efficacy of a school-based health program to an equivalent home-based program with 2,250 third grade students in Minnesota. Students in the school-based program had gained more knowledge at posttest; however, students in the home-based program evidenced more psychosocial and dietary behavior change. (Author/BJV)
Descriptors: Ancillary School Services, Children, Elementary School Students, Health Activities
