Presents steps for a writing class project in producing thematic magazines that parallel the writing and literature themes of the course. Includes a 25-day schedule. (HTH)

Describes a method for preparing students for vocabulary quizzes that enables students to make a personal connection with the new words. Students remember as many of the new words as they can, then free write about each one to arrive at a definition.

Describes how teachers can use the Bayeux Tapestry as the basis for writing games in many disciplines. Offers guidelines for conducting introductory lectures and preliminary investigations. Presents a series of writing games for the following disciplines: Art, Communications, English/Language Arts/Foreign Languages, History/Social Sciences, Home…

This study examined whether particular strategies would enhance affective arousal and if these techniques would affect warm-up decrement during performance of a sport skill. One strategy eliminated warm-up decrement and two had no effect. Positive and negative arousal and the correlation of arousal level to warm-up decrement are explored.…

One hundred twenty-six rats were studied to determine the effects of exercise, high altitude, and age upon right and left ventricular mass. Chronically hypoxic rats had significantly larger right ventricles but significantly smaller left ventricles than exercised or control rats. (Author/MT)

This study investigated the influence of personal attributes and family environment upon the exercise intentions of junior high school students. Results support the value of early socialization towards physical activity. (MT)

Discusses four classroom writing activities that can be subsumed within the content area learning environment: anticipatory questioning, notetaking, using graphic organizers, and writing summary paragraphs. (FL)

Discusses using ungraded, uncorrected journals focusing on academic and class-related concerns as a nonthreatening way for students to practice writing English. Proposes that teachers should become participants in the writing processes by writing journals to the class. (EKN)

This article is a guide for prospective students who may be concerned about the qualifications of aerobic dance class instructors. Eleven criteria for evaluation are listed. (JMK)

This article defines and explains aerobic exercise and its effects on the cardiovascular system. Various studies on dancers are cited indicating that dance is an anaerobic activity with some small degree of aerobic benefit. (DF)

A comprehensive review of information on leisure time physical activity patterns and programs provide a means to measure progress and future trends toward national health objectives. Information on general population leisure physical activity, employee fitness programs, and student programs and participation is reported. (DF)

This article offers a perspective on the present and future status of the health and fitness of Americans. Many advances have been made in the areas of health and fitness, but heart disease and obesity are still major health problems. (DF)

There are many misconceptions about exercise that keep older adults from participating in a regular physical fitness program. This article explores some of these misconceptions and offers strategies for developing appropriate and safe programs for the older population. (DF)

Presents a criticism of Evan Carton's description of a writing assignment, noting the contradiction between the assignment's real purpose and the rigid writing restrictions inherent in the assignment that preclude the purpose. Presents Carton's response. (HTH)

Presents some of the basic information on exercise and diet to illustrate biochemical principles. Topic areas include: forms of stored energy; caloric balance, exercise, and weight control; a recommended exercise program; physiological effects of endurance training; and the biochemistry of running a marathon. (JN)