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Physical activity instruction of older adults / Debra J. Rose, PhD, editor.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2019]Copyright date: ©2019Edition: Second editionDescription: xiii, 417 pages : illustrations ; 28 cmContent type:
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ISBN:
  • 9781450431064
  • 1450431062
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 613.70446 ROS 23
LOC classification:
  • GV447 .P575 2019
Contents:
Part I. Overview of Aging and Physical Activity : Chapter 1. The Field of Gerokinesiology -- Chapter 2. Predictors of Successful Aging -- Chapter 3. Psychological and Sociocultural Aspects of Physical Activity for Older Adults -- Chapter 4. Physiological Aspects of Aging -- Part II. Screening, Assessment, and Goal Setting : Chapter 5. Preexercise and Health Screening -- Chapter 6. Physical and Functional Assessments -- Chapter 7. Goal Setting and Behavioral Management -- Part III. Core Program Principles and Training Methods : Chapter 8. Important Considerations When Designing Exercise Programs for Older Adults -- Chapter 9. Whole-Person Wellness for Successful Aging -- Chapter 10. Principles for the Warm-Up and Cool-Down -- Chapter 11. Flexibility Training -- Chapter 12. Resistance Training -- Chapter 13. Aerobic Endurance Training -- Chapter 14. Balance and Mobility Training -- Part IV. Program Design, Leadership, and Risk Management : Chapter 15. Applying Movement Analysis and Motor Learning Principles to Program Design -- Chapter 16. Teaching and Leadership Skills -- Chapter 17. Exercise Considerations for Medical Conditions -- Chapter 18. Legal Standards, Risk Management, and Professional Ethics.
Summary: Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive text available for current and future fitness professionals who want to design and implement effective, safe, and fun physical activity programs for older adults with diverse functional capabilities. Along with an updated review of the research and literature, the second edition introduces a new chapter on the concept of whole-person wellness. It offers strategies for integrating the six dimensions of whole-person wellness (physical, emotional, intellectual, vocational, spiritual, and social) into health promotion and physical activity programs for older adults--back cover.
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Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 613.70446 ROS (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 224675

Includes bibliographical references (pages 375-407) and index.

Part I. Overview of Aging and Physical Activity : Chapter 1. The Field of Gerokinesiology -- Chapter 2. Predictors of Successful Aging -- Chapter 3. Psychological and Sociocultural Aspects of Physical Activity for Older Adults -- Chapter 4. Physiological Aspects of Aging -- Part II. Screening, Assessment, and Goal Setting : Chapter 5. Preexercise and Health Screening -- Chapter 6. Physical and Functional Assessments -- Chapter 7. Goal Setting and Behavioral Management -- Part III. Core Program Principles and Training Methods : Chapter 8. Important Considerations When Designing Exercise Programs for Older Adults -- Chapter 9. Whole-Person Wellness for Successful Aging -- Chapter 10. Principles for the Warm-Up and Cool-Down -- Chapter 11. Flexibility Training -- Chapter 12. Resistance Training -- Chapter 13. Aerobic Endurance Training -- Chapter 14. Balance and Mobility Training -- Part IV. Program Design, Leadership, and Risk Management : Chapter 15. Applying Movement Analysis and Motor Learning Principles to Program Design -- Chapter 16. Teaching and Leadership Skills -- Chapter 17. Exercise Considerations for Medical Conditions -- Chapter 18. Legal Standards, Risk Management, and Professional Ethics.

Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive text available for current and future fitness professionals who want to design and implement effective, safe, and fun physical activity programs for older adults with diverse functional capabilities. Along with an updated review of the research and literature, the second edition introduces a new chapter on the concept of whole-person wellness. It offers strategies for integrating the six dimensions of whole-person wellness (physical, emotional, intellectual, vocational, spiritual, and social) into health promotion and physical activity programs for older adults--back cover.

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