While substantial physiological differences exist between the average male and female athlete, there is little reason to advocate different training or conditioning programs on the basis of sex. (JD)

There is consensus regarding the importance of a medical examination including stress testing with the ECG in setting up a program of exercise for adults. (JD)

Social pressure to win in sports is detrimental to the young child who is smaller and less skilled than his peers; sport and games should be participated in with the idea of enjoyment and healthy exercise rather than in a spirit of hard competition. (JD)

Argues that even with the proliferation of computers by newspapers, students still need to learn paper and pencil editing skills--which can be used in places other than newsrooms. (FL)

termined that students who completed writing assignments on mathematics problems were better problem solvers than students in control groups, supporting the contention that expository writing is an effective, practical, and innovative tool for problem solving. (Sample problems and writing assignments are included.) (DH)

Parents of children enrolled in a Head Start program and program staff were given training and information for changing health-related behaviors, such as improving eating habits, exercising, and involving the children in developing healthy behavior. (SK)

Suggestions are presented from parents on how to help children with disabilities (with particular focus on Downs Syndrome) learn good grooming habits in such areas as good health, exercise, cleanliness, teeth and hair care, skin care, glasses and other devices, and social behavior. (CB)

Reports on an interdisciplinary teachers' workshop procedure for collaborating on theme and essay question assignment writing. Outlines the process of examining assignments and describes the discussion of one assignment critiqued in the workshop. Emphasizes the relationship between assignment purpose and writing assessment and the students'…

Women have increased their participation in weightlifting competitions. Still, little is known about the physiological effects of the sport on women. At a recent symposium, researchers in this field discussed their work. Their findings are summarized in this article. (JL)

Describes a writing activity in which children in England wrote letters to various children's authors. Discusses the content of both the children's letters and the author's replies. (MM)

Examines three behavioral strategies in cardiac rehabilitation (CR) for formal treatment for physical and psychosocial sequelae of myocardial infarction (MI): exercise therapy, Type A modification, and nonspecific psychological therapies. Concludes CR improves the quality of life among post-MI patients, but does not prolong life or significantly…

Describes a writing assignment that uses the song "America the Beautiful" to point the following six reasons why America is beautiful: skies, mountains, grain, Pilgrims, heroes, and dreams. (NKA)

Describes a six-phase writing assignment for ESL students to help them grasp the concept of an audience beyond the writing instructor. (HTH)

Presents eight short writing activities that do not involve grading papers or using the entire class period. The activities are intended to help students summarize lessons, increase comprehension and memory, organize facts and ideas, identify examination topics, and practice general writing skills. (GEA)

Discusses various ways that writing can facilitate learning in a developmental psychology course. Argues that writing assignments are valuable because they promote active learning and provide another way to teach psychology. (Author/GEA)