Wondering how to respond to the age-old question when will I ever use this? The answer is very simple when discussing technical writing. Teachers and administrators gain an understanding of using technical writing in the classroom....

Why to young people act the way they do? Scholars investigate the stages of adolescent development incorporating high school psychology techniques. Using research from the American Psychological Association, they uncover the five areas...

This is a report of the analysis of national survey data to gauge the well-being of immigrant children compared with children in native-born families. The authors examine different areas, including family income and environment, child...

Here, read statistics from the US Department of Health and Human Services concerning exercise and its key role in preventing chronic illness and premature death. Use these findings from medical studies in which diseases were studied in...

Learners show comprehension of physical health. The online quiz assesses the scholars on physical activity and personal fitness.

"There are many different people in the world, and each one is special. However, some people may have physical or mental challenges that require extra help or assistance."

Like reading the tea leaves, you can look at your fingernails to determine some common, or even serious health problems.

There are different reasons for going to a physical therapist. Kids go there, as do older people. Sometimes kids go to help them get well after a minor injury, like a broken arm or leg. Some kids go because they have a physical...

This career profile from Science Buddies explains what a physical therapist does. Find out the nature of the work, the work environment, the education requirements, and what a physical therapist's daily work looks like. Included are...

Occupational health and safety specialists inspect workplaces to be sure all safety standards are followed. This is particularly important in dangerous jobs such as coal miners, but potential hazards can be found in all occupations. This...

On the job safety is an important goal for industry. The industrial safety and health engineer is the one responsible for recognizing risks, and developing strategies to address them. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements...

Find out everything you would need to know to become a Physical Therapist Assistant or Aide. The job outlook is better than average through 2012.

Part of the National Institutes of Health, this site is dedicated to information about the Physical Therapist career.

Interview [1:15] with a physical therapist in which she answers questions about her work, qualifications, and other career-related issues.

The World Health Organization promotes physical, social, and mental well being all over the world. This site links you to all types of information and is very resourceful on a large variety of subjects.

Learn about the professional association as well as careers and educational opportunities in the physical therapy field and the association's current news and events.

A six-chapter report by the Surgeon General in 1999, "Physical Activity and Health" provides research on the health benefits linked to physical activity. Though this article is very long, key ideas and facts can be easily obtained...

With family help, kids can learn to develop healthy eating and physical activity habits that last throughout their lives. This article looks at studies that prove the family's influence on kid's health is crucial, and tips to help kids...

Exercise must be performed regularly throughout life to achieve the benefits of physical fitness, wellness, and disease prevention. In this self-guided unit, you will be introduced to the components of fitness, principles of exercise,...

A cross curricular project where students conduct a moot court to explore the role government policy plays in protecting our health. The focus of the unit is how our power effects our environmental health. Students use their knowledge of...

Learn about the health benefits of exercise. Content includes helpful tips on how to incorporate activity into your daily life and a link to the association's guidelines for improving heart health through fitness.

This 2008 report addresses healthy settings for Canadian youth. Each chapter focuses on one topic of importance including school, family, peers, etc.

Booklet by the Environmental Protection Agency. Covers physical effects on major body systems, as well as emotional impacts. Lengthy, but well indexed.

Your heart starts beating before you are born and keeps right on going through your whole life. Over an average lifetime, the human heart beats more than 2.5 billion times. Keeping your heart healthy means eating right, not smoking, and...