Exercise for Older Adults Book (Copyright 1998, 248 pages)
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Audiences: Comprehensive resource for health fitness instructors, personal trainers, activity directors, health educators, fitness facility managers, and other fitness professionals who work with older adults. Text for undergraduate courses in exercise physiology, fitness, and exercise prescription.
Never before has there been such a demand for fitness professionals who recognize and understand the special needs of older adults. Written by top experts from the fields of exercise physiology and psychology, Exercise for Older Adults provides clear, comprehensive guidelines for fitness professionals who wish to better serve this growing community.
Developed under the leadership of the American Council on Exercise, this practical manual shows fitness professionals how to provide safe and effective exercise instruction for older adults. It presents basic principles to help readers understand and meet older adults' special physical needs:
Physiology of aging and exercise
Physiological and psychological benefits of exercise
Principles of exercise prescription for older adults
Exercise for Older Adults also clarifies the unique social and emotional implications that characterize this population. The authors provide valuable techniques and tools for motivating and communicating with older adults.
About the Author
With more than 30,000 certified professionals world-wide, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) is a leader in the fitness industry, offering certifications for personal trainers, group fitness instructors, and lifestyle and weight management consultants. The organization strives "to enable all segments of society to enjoy the benefits of physical activity" through continuing education for professionals and through practical resources such as Exercise for Older Adults.
Table of Contents
Foreword
Sheryl Marks Brown
Introduction
Richard T. Cotton
Chapter 1. Physiology of Aging and Exercise
Wojtek J. Chodzko-Zajko
Chapter 2. Understanding and Motivating Older Adults
Sheri Tompson and Susan J. Hoekenga
Chapter 3. Common Health Challenges Faced by Older Adults
James H. Rimmer
Chapter 4. Pre-Exercise Screening and Fitness Assessment
Gregory Welch
Chapter 5. Older Adult Exercise Techniques
Janie Clark
Chapter 6. Exercise Programming and Leadership
Kay Van Norman
Glossary
Index
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