Children with vestibular (inner ear) disorders and related postural disturbances constitute a large segment of the population described as learning disabled. (Author/DB)

Describes a biochemical concept called Mitchell's chemiosmotic hypothesis, which proposes a system that catalyzes the hydrolysis of ATP to ADP and inorganic phosphate. The system is reversible and causes a translocation of protons across a physiological membrane. (MLH)

The article presents the significant results found in blood pressure by sex, obesity, and race. (JS)

This article discusses the psychological characteristics of athletes. (JS)

Presented are the main features of lung histology as a source for biology teachers. Includes background material on the lung as well as labeled photographs and drawings. (BR)

Summarizes research done on the resting and action potential of nerve impulses, electrical excitation of nerve cells, electrical properties of Nitella, and temperature effects on action potential. (GS)

This review attempts to organize a range of neuropsychological and psycho-physiological data on attention. (Editor)

Ten papers that address the theoretical advances being made in various areas of specialization in physical education and exercise science are included in this volume of American Academy of Physical Education Papers. General trends are reviewed in selected areas, including the social sciences, the biological sciences, motor learning, curriculum and…

The report presents evaluation data on 29 deaf children (from birth to 6 years old) treated in the UNIsensory Project at the Auditory Educational Clinic in Atlanta, Georgia. A data sheet is provided for each child served in the program, with information on chronological age, severity of hearing loss (aided and unaided), length of intervention,…

Heat problems and heat cramps related to jogging can be caused by fluid imbalances, medications, dietary insufficiency, vomiting or diarrhea, among other factors. If the condition keeps reoccurring, the advice of a physician should be sought. Some preventive measures that can be taken include: (1) running during the cooler hours of the day; (2)…

Speech communication workers have been reluctant to use physiological variables in their work. The arguments against their use have ranged from a fear of invading the realm of the psychologist or physiologist, thereby damaging the uniqueness and disciplinary identity of speech communication, to a feeling by certain scholars that the appropriate…

During the 1960s, weightlifters and bodybuilders were the primary source for strength training methods, and their techniques were used by coaches to train athletes. In weight-training, it is the responsibility of trainers and coaches to provide the athlete with a program that produces the best results, consumes the least amount of time, and best…