Wellness
Wellness: Grade 10
Note: The list of resources in this section provides an update to Wellness 10: A Bibliography (1993).
AIDS: A Handbook for the Future (Print-Non-Fiction). LeVert, Marianne. Millbrook Press Inc. (VAN), 1996. 160 p. ISBN 1-56294-660-9 ($27.75 hdc.).
In a well-laid-out format, teens are given the facts that they need to know about this complex disease. In the discussion about causes, testing, and treatment, the myths are dispelled so that informed decisions can be made. Using a well-balanced approach, this resource details the particular risks facing teens and the methods of prevention. Included are a glossary, sources of information (American), recommended readings and videos, and an index.
Suggested Use: HIV/AIDS Education
Other Use: Life Transitions 20/30
Concepts of Fitness and Wellness. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Corbin, Charles B. and Lindsey, Ruth. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (MHR), 1997. 432 p. ISBN 0-697-25877-7 ($38.95 pbk.).
Touted as a one-stop source for information on health and fitness, this comprehensive text covers a broad range of topics. In addition to the well-illustrated discussions of exercises, the book also goes into healthy lifestyle choices. Included are several labs that make it especially useful to teachers. An index is included.
Suggested Use: Physical Fitness; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Life Transitions 20/30
Dangerous Games (Video). Partners in Motion (MGR), 1998. 24 min. Dup. order no. V377.
(SK) The Think First Foundation of Canada estimates that every year 40,000 Canadians sustain permanent brain or spinal cord injuries. Statistics show that the most frequent cause of these injuries are motor vehicle crashes, falls, sports and recreation. These injuries are the leading cause of death for persons under the age of 34. Young people, ages 14-25 years account for one third of these injuries. The average age of the victims is 18 years, with males twice as likely to be injured as females. Host Amanda Bzdel presents the stories of several people whose lives have been forever altered by careless mistakes, and presents ways in which people, young and old alike, can learn to be more careful. Through re-creations and interviews, Dangerous Games presents the all-too-real drama behind brain and spinal cord injuries. With the intent to persuade teenagers that they are not invincible, the show aims to prevent injuries before they happen.
Suggested Use: Injuries; Physical Activities
Other Use: Health Education: Grades 6 to 9
Drugs and AIDS. Rev. ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Draimin, Barbara Hermie. (The Drug Abuse Prevention Library Series). Rosen Publishing Group (SBC), 1997. 64 p. ISBN 0-8239-2583-8 ($26.95 hdc.).
This easy-to-read, large-print text provides two case studies of teenagers who contract AIDS by drug use or unprotected sex. Once the scene is set, the book then goes into the background and facts about HIV and AIDS. How the disease is contracted, how it can be prevented, and what an individual can do about AIDS are all discussed. This book will be useful as an introduction to the topic. A glossary, a list of agencies (U.S. and Canadian), a bibliography, and an index are included.
Suggested Use: HIV/AIDS Education
Other Use: Life Transitions 20/30
Fitness and Wellness Strategies. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Seiger, Lon, et al. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (MHR), 1998. 202 p. ISBN 0-697-29579-6 ($28.95 pbk.).
In an easily accessible format, this book offers practical tips on living healthy through lifelong physical activity. It clearly lays out the different fitness strategies (endurance, flexibility, etc.) and goes beyond the physical programs to discuss nutrition, weight control, and stress. Illustrations and charts help take students step by step through the activities. Included are an index and list of references.
Suggested Use: Healthy Eating; Physical Activity
Other Use: Life Transitions 20/30
Fitness for Life: An Individualized Approach. 6th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Allsen, Philip E., Harrison, Joyce M. and Vance, Barbara. Brown & Benchmark (MHR), 1997. 284 p. ISBN 0-697-23329-4 ($41.95 pbk.).
In this well-illustrated and organized book, students are introduced to the skills of taking fitness and wellness into their own hands. After the initial step of going through a fitness appraisal, the remaining chapters give students tips on developing programs in cardiovascular endurance, nutrition, weight control, strength training, flexibility, and relaxation. By using the suggested work sheets and mastery check lists, it is possible for students to create a personal fitness program. An index, a glossary, and a bibliography are included.
Suggested Use: Physical Fitness; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education 20, 30
Health: The Basics. Can. ed.(Print-Non-Fiction). Donatelle, Rebecca J., et al. Prentice Hall Inc. (LRDC), 1998. 446 p. Order no. 1513 ($53.80 pbk.).
(CAN) A good overview of several health-related issues is presented in this Canadian edition of a United States text. The range of topics is very broad covering such issues as managing stress, sexuality, fitness, drug abuse, disease, and consumerism. The use of photographs is very effective and the statistics and information have been Canadianized. Included is an index.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: Life Transitions 20/30
Holt Health (Print-Non-Fiction). Greenberg, Jerrold and Gold, Robert. Holt, Rinehart & Winston Canada Ltd (HBJ), 1994. 691 p. ISBN 0-03-075324-4 ($82.95 hdc.). Teacher's Annotated Edition - ISBN 0-03-075326-0 ($113.95 hdc.).
Based on a decision-making model, this attractive American resource provides chapter overviews, unit previews, a planning guide, content background, activities to support the adaptive dimension, and suggestions for assessment. It addresses a variety of topics including nutrition, eating disorders, hygiene, self-esteem, death, drugs and alcohol, families, abuse and violence, diseases (including STDs), safety, first aid, and care of the environment. The text is supported with a wide variety of colour illustrations. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Please note that it is not advisable to purchase a class set of the Holt Health student text.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: Health Education: Middle Level; Life Transitions 20/30
Physical Education: Who Needs It? and Why Study It?(Video). Cambridge Educational (MGR), 1996. 30 min. Dup. order no. V2984.
This upbeat program inspires students to learn more about the field of physical education while dispelling common myths. The challenges and opportunities in the area are graphically illustrated by showing that physical education not only teaches the tremendous diversity of sports and the importance of physical fitness, but also the scope of the field. Through interviews with coaches, professional athletes, and physiologists, the program shows how physical education now encompasses such varied fields as nutrition, biology, physiology, and sports psychology. It also gives viewers an appreciation for the wide variety of careers available in this field.
Suggested Use: Health Self-Care
Other Use: Life Transitions 20/30
A Sporting Chance: Sports and Gender(Print-Non-Fiction). Steiner, Andy. Lerner Publications (FHW), 1995. 96 p. ISBN 0-8225-3300-6 ($35.95 hdc.).
Just how far have women come in trying to obtain equal opportunity in the field of sport? Students may be surprised to learn that it was 1972 before women were allowed to enter the Boston Marathon. In an easy-to-read and well-illustrated text, the author traces the growth of women in sports, and the problems that are still to be faced. Issues such as the conflict between society’s expectations of women versus the playing field, and whether women get a fair chance to succeed are examined. An index and a bibliography are included.
Suggested Use: Relationships
Other Use: Physical Education: Grades 6 to 9; Physical Education 20, 30
Sports First-Aid: A Guide to Sport Injuries. 5th ed.(Print-Non-Fiction). Sport Medicine Council of British Columbia (SMCS), 1992. 124 p. ISBN 0-9696489-7-9 ($20.00 spiral-bound).
(CAN) Using the table of contents and the page tabs, a user of this resource will quickly locate the information needed about most athletic injuries. An important part of the book is injury prevention and being prepared for an emergency. The photographs and drawings help guide the user step by step in diagnosing and treating an injury. A glossary and a list of further resources are given.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: Physical Education 20, 30
Understanding Your Health. 5th ed.(Print-Non-Fiction). Payne, Wayne A. and Hahn, Dale B. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (LRDC), 1998. 742 p. Order no. 9537 ($65.90 hdc.).
This heavily revised 5th edition continues to offer a comprehensive look at health-related issues for the college student and classroom teacher. New for this edition are sections on health assessment, occupational and environmental health, aging, cancer, and disease prevention. The attractive design includes photographs, charts, graphs, and a personal assessment as well as suggested websites and readings for each chapter.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: Life Transitions 20/30
