Physical activity instruction of older adults C. Jessie Jones, Debra J. Rose, editors. - Champaign, IL Human Kinetics c2005. - xvii, 405 p. ill. 29 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 381-394) and index.

The field of gerokinesiology -- Predictors of successful aging -- Psychological and sociocultural aspects of physical activity for older adults -- Physiological aspects of aging -- Preexercise and health screening -- Field-based physical and mobility assessments -- Laboratory-based physiological assessment of older adults -- Goal setting and behavioral management -- A new approach to designing exercise programs for older adults -- Principles of the warm-up and cool-down -- Flexibility training -- Resistance training -- Aerobic endurance training -- Balance and mobility training -- Mind-body exercise training -- Aquatic training -- Training master athletes -- Applying motor learning principles to program design -- Teaching and leadership skills -- Designing and managing group conditioning classes -- Exercise considerations for medical conditions -- Legal standards, risk management, and professional ethics.

0736045139 (hard cover)

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Physical education for older people.
Aging--Physiological aspects.

GV447 / .P575 2005

613.70446 / P5781