The determinants of achievement were compared under conventional and self-paced mastery examination schedules in an anatomy/physiology course. General scholastic ability did not interact with method, but prior preparation in science did. Students with less science preparation showed greater achievement under self-paced mastery testing than their…

Describes a year 12 preemployment science course which includes (1) the study of human physiology; (2) construction, maintenance, and repair of science materials; and (3) teaching science to year three and four students at a local primary school. (DS)

The oxygen uptake and heart rate of men and boys were determined and compared using a continuous incremental bicycle ergometer test. Both groups had similar patterns for consistency, but the children had smaller individual difference variations for both oxygen uptake and heart rate. (FG)

The physician's life-style has been documented to be one of great stress, yet minimal educational and preventive measures are directed to medical students or house officers to reduce stress during training and thereafter. Training program directors should do all they can to prevent physician impairment. (Author/MLW)

Briefly refers to the history, physiological background, and adaptive implications of two theories concerning the limits of sensory discrimination. An experiment is described, suitable for college and high school students, which investigates the validity of the two theories. (CS)

A theoretical framework for incorporating relaxation instruction in the physical education curriculum is presented based on the assumption that relaxation is a muscular-skeletal skill benefitting general motor skill acquisition. Theoretical principles, a definition of relaxation, and an analysis of stages of skill development are also used in the…

Results indicate that the described program is an effective learning device for altering negative health behavior patterns and for reinforcing positive health care activities. (LH)

School health and physical education programs are encouraged to increase scheduled time and incorporate regular endurance and physical fitness activities into other programs to reduce the risk factors of coronary heart disease. (JMF)

Describes how the study of hyaline membrane disease is included in a physiology or comprehensive health survey course at Wilmington High School, Wilmington, Massachusetts. (HM)

The contract learning laboratory program utilized during the 1974-75 academic year is described, including specially-designed experiments and typical results. A student evaluation of the program is also given. (LBH)

Details the experiences of a physiologist introducing kindergartners to the basics of cardiorespiratory physiology including pulmonary ventilation and circulatory transport of oxygen. Describes the demonstration and how it enables children to participate in scientific inquiry. Contains 17 references. (DDR)

Discusses the importance of learning about diabetes and provides a list of ways to obtain this information. Different resources include videos, internet sites, books, cookbooks, and magazines. Provides a detailed list of each of the previous resources and recommends that people with or without diabetes make a concerted effort to educate…

Describes the use of a World Wide Web server to support a team-taught physiology course for first-year medical students. The students' evaluations indicate that computer use in class made lecture material more interesting, while the online documents helped reinforce lecture materials and textbooks. Lists factors which contribute to the…

Provides background information on hearing loss, focusing on this problem among music teachers. Discusses how teachers can determine whether they suffer from hearing loss and how to handle this problem. Explains how music teachers can prevent hearing loss. Includes resources on hearing loss. (CMK)

Reported are the results of a survey of undergraduate students regarding the knowledge and attitudes about Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Survey methods, limitations, results, and implications are discussed. Results are compared with a previous survey to assess change over time. (CW)