| 392 | Thursday, April 3, 2003 |
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| 10:15 AM-12:15 PM | Convention Center:112AB |
| NASPE/Exercise Physiology Academy |
| Teaching Exercise Science and Body Composition Testing in K-12 Physical Education |
| Body fat testing is a required component of health and fitness related curriculum in many schools. However, such testing may not be appropriate given the current culture of body image obsession. This session will address issues that must be considered when deciding how, to conduct such testing.
This is a follow up from the San Diego convention which described a high school exercise physiology program developed in a school in Minneapolis, MN. The presenters will show how they are preparing students at Rowan University to teach exercise physiology to HS students in physical education and health classes, including setting up labs for monitoring heart rates, taking blood pressure, and underwater weighing. |
Keyword(s): curriculum development, exercise/fitness, professional preparation
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| Speakers: Karen E. McConnell, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA; and Peter J. Rattigan and Greg Biren, Rowan University, Pitman, NJ |
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Speakers: |
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Body Fat Testing in Schools: Helpful or Hurtful?
Karen E. McConnell, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA |
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Teaching Exercise Physiology in High School Health and Physical Education
Peter J. Rattigan, Rowan University, Pitman, NJ and Greg Biren, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ |
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