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Safe Routes Partnership. 2018. Roll bicycle education Into your physical education program. Fairfax, VA: Safe Routes Partnership, 4 pp.

Annotation: This guide from the "Safe Routes to School" Partnership encourages schools to incorporate bicycle education and safety into their physical education programs, thereby combining the goals of increasing physical activity and encouraging students to bike safely to school. The guide provides links to resources on bicycle education and suggestions on how to start such a program in local schools.

Contact: Safe Routes Partnership , 12587 Fair Lakes Circle #251, Fairfax, VA 22033, Web Site: https://www.saferoutespartnership.org/

Keywords: Bicycles, Educational objectives, Physical activity, Physical education, Physical fitness, Physical fitness programs

Safe Routes Partnership . 2018. Roll up to a bicycle skills clinic. Fairfax, VA: Safe Routes Partnership, 2 pp.

Annotation: The Safe Routes to School National Partnership created this brochure to inform schools how to host a bicycle skills clinic (also called a "Bike Rodeo") on their playground. The skills clinic will encourage children and their families to use bicycles safely and more often. It includes tips on planning the event, and links to other resources on bike rodeos.

Contact: Safe Routes Partnership , 12587 Fair Lakes Circle #251, Fairfax, VA 22033, Web Site: https://www.saferoutespartnership.org/

Keywords: Bicycles, Educational objectives, Physical activity, Physical education, Physical fitness, Physical fitness programs

Special Olympics. 2014-. Project UNIFY toolkit. Washington, DC: Special Olympics,

Annotation: This toolkit provides resources to help schools implement Project UNIFY, an initiative that focuses on social inclusion that brings youth with and without intellectual disabilities together through sports and related activities. The resources describe Project UNIFY's vision, its major components, how to get started, implementation models, the connection to equal education and inclusion, evaluation reports, and the project's impact.

Contact: Special Olympics, 1133 19th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036-3604, Telephone: (202) 628-3630 Secondary Telephone: (800) 700-8585 Fax: (202) 824-0200 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.specialolympics.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Physical fitness, Children with special health care needs, Chronic illnesses and disabilities, Developmental disabilities, Inclusive schools, Information services, Mental retardation, School health programs, Sports

American Academy of Pediatrics. 2012. Healthy People 2010 grant program for chapters: Obesity/physical fitness program summaries–Goals, outcomes, and future plans. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics, 30 pp.

Annotation: This compendium on obesity and physical fitness programs summarizes the goals, outcomes, and future plans of the American Academy of Pediatric's (AAP's) Healthy People 2010 Grant Program for Chapters. Contents include information on the program's selection criteria, topical summaries by state, and related AAP initiatives and resources.

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchlibrary.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Community based services, Grants, Healthy People 2010, Obesity, Pediatric care, Physical fitness, Prevention programs, Professional societies

Center for Mississippi Health Policy. 2011. Year two report: Assessing the impact of the Mississippi Healthy Students Act. Jackson, MS: Center for Mississippi Health Policy, 48 pp.

Annotation: This report examines the impact of implementing regulations aimed at preventing childhood obesity in Mississippi by improving nutrition, physical activity, and health education in public schools. The report focuses on findings from research examining the relationship between students' fitness and academic performance, onsite reviews of the nutrition environment in schools, surveys of parents and school officials, and interviews with key legislators. Policy implications are included.

Contact: Center for Mississippi Health Policy, Plaza Building , 120 North Congress Street, Suite 700, Jackson, MS 39201, Telephone: (601) 709-2133 Fax: (601) 709-2134 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://mshealthpolicy.com Available from the website.

Keywords: Academic achievement, Mississippi, Nutrition, Obesity, Physical activity, Physical fitness, Policy development, Prevention programs, School age children, School health education, School health programs, State regulations

Brindis C, Valderrama LT, Park J, Hair E, Cleveland K, Cochran S. 2005. Towards meeting the needs of adolescents: An assessment of federally funded adolescent health programs and initiatives within the Department of Health and Human Services. San Francisco, CA: National Adolescent Health Information Center; Washington, DC: Child Trends, ca. 175 pp.

Annotation: This report aims to provide a picture for program managers and policymakers and to help shape future efforts as they make the most effective use of resources in meeting the needs of adolescents, their families, and their communities. The report ascertains what progress has been made at the federal level to meet the needs of adolescents in the following content areas: health and well-being, fitness, family and peer relationships, school environment, smoking, alcohol use, and violence. The report answers four questions about federal efforts to improve adolescent health: (1) is there a national policy that addresses the promotion of adolescent health?, (2) is the Department of Health and Human Services making an effort to create healthier environments for adolescents through a multi-level approach?, (3) what is the status of evaluations of federally funded adolescent health programs?, and (4) what can we learn from existing evaluations of programs that seek to influence adolescent health outcomes? Statistical information is presented in figures and tables throughout the report and in an appendix. Five appendices include an expanded methodology, tables, program resources, a bibliography, and program references. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau].

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.mchlibrary.org Available from the website.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Alcohol consumption behavior, Communities, Families, Family relations, Federal programs, Final reports, Physical fitness, Public policy, Relationships, Schools, Smoking, Violence

Virginia Joint Committee of the Board of Education and Board of Health. 2004. Final report: Committee meeting September 7, 2004. Richmond, VA: Virginia Department of Health, 45 pp.

Annotation: This report presents findings and recommendations of a joint committee that studied the feasibility of developing and education curriculum for proper nutrition and exercise for students in grades K-12 and examined a series of broader issues pertaining to the nutrition and physical activity of K-12 students. Topics include a nutrition and physical education curriculum, establishment of state guidelines for development of nutrition and physical activity policies by local school divisions, establishment of a mechanism for state-level evaluations and technical assistance, and continuing collaboration between the Virginia Department of Health and the Department of Education on issues concerning the health of the school age population. The report includes a list of physical activity and nutrition initiatives in counties around the state.

Contact: Virginia Department of Health, P.O. Box 2448, Richmond, VA 23218, Telephone: (804) 864-7000 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov Available from the website.

Keywords: Adolescents, Collaboration, Community programs, Curricula, Guidelines, Nutrition, Obesity, Physical activity, Physical fitness, Public policy, School age children, School health programs, Schools, Students, Virginia

Hankinson SE, Colditz GA, Manson JE, Speizer F, Manson JE, eds. 2001. Healthy women, healthy lives: A guide to preventing disease from the landmark Nurses' Health Study. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster, 546 pp.

Annotation: This book presents information from the Nurses' Health Study on a woman's probability of developing specific diseases and suggests how that probability may change with certain alterations in diet, weight control, physical activity, and other lifestyle changes. Part one discusses the Nurses' Health Study and what observations have been made by researchers and what they mean to the study of women's health issues. Part two provides information and suggestions on lowering the risk of diseases. Topics covered include coronary heart disease, different types of cancers, stroke, diabetes, osteoporosis, asthma, arthritis, age-related eye disease, and Alzheimer's disease. The third part provides information on changing behaviors including physical activity, weight control, smoking, nutrients, foods, alcohol, vitamins and minerals, postmenopausal hormones, birth control, and pain relievers. The appendices give information on types of epidemiological studies; being an informed consumer of health information; and a section on tables on weight and nutrition. The book concludes with a glossary, selected readings, and an index.

Contact: Simon and Schuster, 1230 Avenue of the Americas , New York, NY 10020, Telephone: (212) 698-7000 Web Site: http://www.simonsays.com/ Available in libraries. Document Number: ISBN 0-684-85519-4.

Keywords: Alcohols, Alzheimers disease, Analgesic drugs, Antiinflammatory drugs, Arthritis, Asthma, Breast cancer, Cancer, Colon cancer, Coronary care, Diabetes mellitus, Disease prevention, Eye diseases, Family planning, Food, Hormone replacement therapy, Life cycle, Lung cancer, Menopause, Minerals, Nutrition, Osteoporosis, Ovarian cancer, Physical activity, Physical activity, Physical fitness, Reproductive health, Research programs, Skin cancers, Smoking, Strokes, Vitamins, Weight management, Women', Women', s health, s health promotion

Dowling J, Murphy SE. 2001. Summary report: 2001 Arizona women's health survey. [Phoenix, AZ]: Arizona Department of Health Services,Office of Women's and Children's Health, 90 pp.

Annotation: This summary report presents the findings of the 2001 Arizona Women's Health Survey (AWHS) for the purpose of furthering the state's ability to plan and develop initiatives that will positively impact women's health. Topics include the survey methodology; need-based utilization of services; health care access; health care information sources; patient health history; physical activity and exercise; mental outlook and emotional support; nutrition and eating habits; and physical and sociodemographic characteristics. Two additional sections discuss issues and concerns and references. The appendices present a demographic profile of AWHS respondents; respondents by county; and a copy of the survey form. Extensive statistical data are presented in table, chart, and graph formats throughout the report. A document on the 2002 survey is also available.

Contact: Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Women's and Children's Health, 150 N. 18th Ave., Suite 320, Phoenix, AZ 85007, Telephone: (602) 364-1400 Fax: (602) 364- 1495 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/owch/index.htm Available from the website.

Keywords: Access to health care, Arizona, Health statistics, Health surveys, Nutrition, Physical fitness, State programs, Women', s health

Henderson A, Champlin S, Evaschwick W, eds. 1998. Promoting teen health: Linking schools, health organizations, and community. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 272 pp.

Annotation: This book describes the status of adolescent health and provides techniques for promoting healthy behaviors through school and community linkages. The topics discussed are adolescent health, preventing unintentional adolescent injury, physical activity and fitness, nutrition for adolescents, tobacco use and adolescents, drug abuse, adolescents and alcohol use, recognizing and preventing sexually transmitted diseases among adolescents, HIV, AIDS, adolescent pregnancy and early childbearing, adolescent mental health, youth violence, family and dating violence, health education programs, peer education, postponing sexual involvement, and several community adolescent health programs.

Contact: Sage Publications, 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320-2218, Telephone: (805) 499-9774 Secondary Telephone: (800)818-7243 Fax: (805) 499-0871 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.sagepub.com Hardcover: $48.00; Paperback: $22.95. Document Number: ISBN 07619-0275-9.

Keywords: AIDS, Adolescent health, Adolescent mental health, Adolescent nutrition, Adolescent pregnancy, Adolescent sexuality, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, HIV, Health education, Injury prevention, Maternal age, Peer education, Physical fitness, Public health programs, Sexually transmitted diseases, Tobacco use, Violence

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Epidemiology Program Office. 1997. Guidelines for school and community programs to promote lifelong physical activity among young people. Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Epidemiology Program Office, 36 pp. (Morbidity and mortality weekly report; v. 46, no. RR-6)

Annotation: This report summarizes recommendations for encouraging physical activity among young people so that they will continue to engage in physical activity in adulthood and obtain the benefits of physical activity throughout life. The guidelines were developed by the CDC in collaboration with experts from universities and from national, federal, and voluntary agencies and organizations. They are based on an in-depth review of research, theory, and current practice in physical education, exercise science, health education, and public health. The guidelines include recommendations about 10 aspects of school and community programs to promote enjoyable, lifelong physical activity among young people.

Contact: National Prevention Information Network, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Secondary Telephone: (800) 448-0440 Fax: (888) 232-6348 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://npin.cdc.gov Price unknown.

Keywords: Adolescent health promotion, Community programs, Guidelines, Physical activity, Physical education, Physical fitness, School health programs, Young adults, Youth

Allen L, ed. 1997. Physical activity ideas for action: Elementary level. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 131 pp.

Annotation: This manual presents information for elementary teachers to use to include physical activity and fitness programs in the school day. The manual contains examples of physical fitness program ideas used in elementary schools, suggestions for preparation for fitness testing, ways to incorporate physical activity in lessons on other subjects, ways to encourage fitness outside of school, and tips and ideas for special fitness events. Also included are sample forms and certificates for use with children and their parents. This manual was written with support from the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA).

Contact: Human Kinetics, P.O. Box 5076, Champaign, IL 61825-5076, Telephone: (800) 747-4457 Contact Phone: (800) 747-4457 Fax: (217) 351-1549 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.humankinetics.com Available in libraries. Document Number: ISBN 0-88011-554-8.

Keywords: Child health, Children, Exercise, Physical activity, Physical education, Physical fitness, School age children, School health programs, Teaching

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Federal Interagency Ad Hoc Committee on Health Promotion Through the Schools. 1992-. Healthy schools: A directory of federal programs and activities related to health promotion through the schools. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, annual.

Annotation: This directory lists 112 federal programs and 35 federally supported clearinghouses and information centers whose activities are relevant to school health. Each entry provides information on the area of emphasis, target groups, program profile, materials, and information contact.

Contact: U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite LL100, Rockville, MD 20852, Fax: (240) 453-8282 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: https://health.gov Available in libraries.

Keywords: Adolescents, Alcohol use, Child development, Child nutrition, Children, Clearinghouses, Comprehensive programs, Counseling, Curricula, Driver education, Federal government, Federal programs, Health and safety education, Health promotion, Media campaigns, Nutrition programs, Physical fitness, Resources for professionals, Safety, School based clinics, School counseling, School health, School health programs, School health services, School nursing, Substance abuse, Training, Workplace health promotion

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. 1988. Disease prevention/health promotion: The facts. Palo Alto, CA: Bull Publishing Company, 341 pp.

Annotation: This book has organized the facts about the major areas of health promotion and disease prevention into 30 chapters under the following major headings: Health promotion, health protection, preventive services, age groups, minority populations, diseases, and settings. Prevalence data, public and professional awareness data, service delivery data, and significant trends are included in most chapters.

Contact: Bull Publishing Company, P.O. Box 1377, Boulder, CO 80306, Telephone: (800) 676-2855 Fax: (303) 545-6354 Web Site: http://www.bullpub.com/ Available in libraries.

Keywords: Communicable diseases, Exercise, Family planning, Health promotion, Infant health, Nutrition, Oral health, Physical fitness, Pregnancy, Public health programs, Smoking, Stress management, Substance use

American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on School Health. 1966. Report of the Committee on School Health of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Evanston, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics, 128 pp.

Annotation: This report discusses school health policy, provides background information on school health topics, and outlines some techniques used by school health services. The report was prepared for physicians but will also be of interest to educators. Topics discussed include the relationship between schools and health services; the school health education medical specialty; health screening of students; special school health needs of adolescents; children with special health needs and schools; academic performance and school attendance; physical fitness and sports medicine; the health of school personnel; and cooperation and communication between physicians and educators.

Keywords: Adolescent health, Child health, Children with developmental disabilities, Children with special health care needs, Collaboration, Confidentiality, Education, Emergency medical services for children, Health policy, Health promotion, Health screening, Health screening, Human development, Medical education, Occupational safety and health, Physical fitness, School attendance, School failure, School health education, School health programs, School health services, School personnel, Schools, Sports medicine, Tests

U.S. Children's Bureau. 1927. References on the physical growth and development of the normal child. Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, 353 pp. (Bureau publication (United States. Children's Bureau); no. 179)

   

The MCH Digital Library is one of six special collections at Geogetown University, the nation's oldest Jesuit institution of higher education. It is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under award number U02MC31613, MCH Advanced Education Policy with an award of $700,000/year. The library is also supported through foundation and univerity funding. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.