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Contents Contributors Preface Acknowledgments Part I Overview of Aging and Physical Activity Chapter 1 The Field of Gerokinesiology Demographics of Older Adults Benefits of Physical Activity Defining Old Age Gerokinesiology: A New Field of Study Curriculum Development Summary Key Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 2 Predictors of Successful Aging Biological Theories of Aging Pyschological Theories of Aging Sociological Theories of Aging Physical Activity as a Determinant of Successful Aging Summary Key Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 3 Psychological and Sociocultural Aspects of Physical Activity for Older Adults Aging Stereotypes Physical Activity, Psychological Well-Being, and Quality of Life Social Implications of Regular Physical Activity Promoting Physical Activity Summary Key Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 4 Physiological Aspects of Aging Cardiovascular and Respiratory Function Muscle Function Joint Mobility Bone Mass Neurological Function Summary Key Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Part II Screening, Assessment, and Goal Setting Chapter 5 Preexercise and Health Screening Preexercise Screening Screening Steps Additional Screening Tools Implications for Program Design and Management Summary Key Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 6 Field-Based Physical and Mobility Assessments Functional Fitness Framework Considerations for Test Selection and Evaluation Selected Assessment Tools Guidelines for Group Testing Interpreting Test Results Summary Key Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 7 Laboratory-Based Physiological Assessment of Older Adults Cardiorespiratory Function Muscular Strength Body Composition Balance Summary Key Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 8 Goal Setting and Behavioral Management Factors Influencing Older Adults' Exercise Participation Strategies for Behavior Change Physically Active Lifestyles Implications for Program Design and Management Summary Key Terms Recommended Reading Study Questions Application Activities Part III Core Program Principles and Training Methods Chapter 9 A New Approach to Designing Exercise Programs for Older Adults Heterogeneity of Older Adults Optimizing Physical Function Through Exercise Exercise Principles for Program Design Specific Exercise Principles for Older Adults Summary Key Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 10 Principles of the Warm-Up and Cool-Down Physiological Changes Associated With Warm-Up Physiological Changes Associated With Cool-Down Guiding Principles of the Warm-Up Developing the Warm-Up Developing the Cool-Down Summary Key Terms Recommended Reading Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 11 Flexibility Training Age-Associated Changes in Flexibility Types of Stretching Techniques Incorporating Flexibility Training Into the Exercise Program Examples of Flexibility Exercises Summary Key Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 12 Resistance Training Benefits of Resistance Training Principles of Resistance Training Training Components and Variables Resistance Training for Older Adults Summary Key Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 13 Aerobic Endurance Training Benefits of Aerobic Endurance Training for Older Adults Principles and Considerations for Aerobic Endurance Training Variables for Aerobic Endurance Training Types of Aerobic Exercises Training Precautions Implications for Program Design and Management Summary Key Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 14 Balance and Mobility Training Age-Associated Changes in Balance and Mobility Balance and Mobility Exercises Manipulating the Challenge in a Group Setting Summary Key Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Part IV Specialty Programs and Training Methods Chapter 15 Mind-Body Exercise Training Mindful Exercise Mind-Body Exercise Programs Implications for Program Design and Management Mindful Exercise Precautions Yoga and Tai Chi Teacher Training Resources Summary Key Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 16 Aquatic Training Benefits of Aquatic Exercise Considerations Unique to Aquatic Exercise Aquatic Training Components Summary Key Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 17 Training Master Athletes Master Athletes Principles of Training Components of Master Athlete Training Programs Training Precautions Summary Key Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Part V Program Design, Leadership, and Risk Management Chapter 18 Applying Motor Learning Principles to Program Design Nervous System Changes and Motor Skill Learning Movement Analysis of Skills Motor Learning Principles for the Physical Activity Instructor Summary Key Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 19 Teaching and Leadership Skills Teaching Skills Leadership Skills Summary Key Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 20 Designing and Managing Group Conditioning Classes Key Principles of Group Dynamics Making Group Activity Fun Records Management Marketing Considerations Summary Key Terms Recommended Reading Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 21 Exercise Considerations for Medical Conditions Cardiovascular Conditions Pulmonary Disorders Diabetes Musculoskeletal Conditions Neurological and Cognitive Conditions Summary Key Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 22 Legal Standards, Risk Management, and Professional Ethics The Law and the Physical Activity Instructor A Risk Management Plan Ethical Guidelines for the Physical Activity Instructor Summary Key Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Appendix A National Standards for Preparing Senior Fitness Instructors Appendix B Professional Ethics for Personal Fitness Trainers Appendix C Professional Ethics for Group Fitness Instructors Study Question Answer Key References Index About the Editors
Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication:
Physical education for older people.
Aging -- Physiological aspects.