{"product_id":"physical-activity-instruction-of-older-adults2nd-edition-9781450431064","title":"Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults2nd","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhysical Activity Instruction of Older Adults, Second Edition,\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cohesive blend of theory, practical content, and detailed instruction is divided into four parts, each of which addresses one or more of the nine training modules that comprise \u003ci\u003eInternational Curriculum Guidelines for Preparing Physical Activity Instructors of Older Adults\u003c\/i\u003e, the expert-developed guidelin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart I. Overview of Aging and Physical Activity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1.\u003c\/b\u003e The Field of Gerokinesiology \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDebra J. Rose and Dawn A. Skelton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Demographics of Older Adults \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Benefits of Physical Activity \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Defining Old Age \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Gerokinesiology: An Expanding Field of Study \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Curriculum Development \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Later Life Training Curricula: The Gold Standard for Instructor Training? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Career Opportunities \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Key Terms \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Recommended Reading \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Study Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Application Activities \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2. \u003c\/b\u003ePredictors of Successful Aging \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDebra J. Rose\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Biological Theories of Aging \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Psychological Theories of Aging \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Sociological Theories of Aging \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Models of Successful Aging \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Physical Activity as a Determinant of Successful Aging \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Key Terms \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Recommended Reading \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Study Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Application Activities \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3. \u003c\/b\u003ePsychological and Sociocultural Aspects of Physical Activity for Older Adults \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKathleen S. Wilson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Aging Stereotypes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Psychosocial Benefits of Physical Activity \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Promoting Physical Activity \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Key Terms \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Recommended Reading \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Study Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Application Activities \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4. \u003c\/b\u003ePhysiological Aspects of Aging \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePriscilla G. MacRae\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cardiovascular Function \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Respiratory Function \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Muscle Function \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Skeletal Function \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Nervous System Function \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Key Terms \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Recommended Reading \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Study Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Application Activities \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart II. Screening, Assessment, and Goal Setting\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5. \u003c\/b\u003ePreexercise and Health Screening \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDebra J. Rose\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Preexercise Screening \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Screening Steps \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Additional Screening Tools \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Implications for Program Design and Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Key Terms \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Recommended Reading \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Study Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Application Activities \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6. \u003c\/b\u003ePhysical and Functional Assessments \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eC. Jessie Jones and Roberta E. Rikli\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Functional Fitness Framework \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Considerations for Test Selection and Evaluation \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Recommended Assessment Tools \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Guidelines for Group Physical Performance Testing \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Interpreting Test Results \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Key Terms \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Recommended Reading \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Study Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Application Activities \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7. \u003c\/b\u003eGoal Setting and Behavioral Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSara Wilcox and Abby C. King\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Factors Influencing Older Adults’ Exercise Participation \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Theoretical Frameworks for Behavior Change \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Physically Active Lifestyles \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Implications for Program Design and Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Key Terms \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Recommended Reading \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Study Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Application Activities \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart III. Core Program Principles and Training Methods\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8. \u003c\/b\u003eImportant Considerations When Designing Exercise Programs for Older Adults \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDebra J. Rose\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Heterogeneity of Older Adults \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Optimizing Physical Function Through Exercise \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Exercise Principles for Program Design \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Specific Exercise Principles for Older Adults \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Key Terms \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Recommended Reading \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Study Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Application Activities \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9. \u003c\/b\u003eWhole-Person Wellness for Successful Aging \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJanis M. Montague, Debra J. Rose, and Judy Aprile\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Wellness: A Change in Perspective and Perception \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Defining Wellness: A Historical Perspective \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Whole-Person Wellness: A Comprehensive Perspective \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Whole-Person Wellness and Successful Aging: A Winning Combination \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Defining the Dimensions of Wellness \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Applying the Dimensions of Wellness \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Key Terms \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Recommended Reading \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Study Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Application Activities \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10. \u003c\/b\u003ePrinciples of the Warm-Up and Cool-Down \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMary Ann Kluge\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Warming Up \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Goal Setting \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Assessing Participant Readiness \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Increasing the Challenge \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Engaging Participants Socially and Emotionally \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e New Warm-Up Strategies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cooling Down \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Key Terms \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Recommended Reading \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Study Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Application Activities \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11. \u003c\/b\u003eFlexibility Training \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDebra J. Rose\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Age-Associated Changes in Flexibility \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Types of Stretching Techniques \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Incorporating Flexibility Training Into the Exercise Program \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Examples of Flexibility Exercises \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Key Terms \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Recommended Reading \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Study Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Application Activities \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12.\u003c\/b\u003e Resistance Training \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoseph Signorile\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Benefits of Resistance Training \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Principles of Resistance Training \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Training Variables \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Resistance Training Conditions and Modalities \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Resistance Training for Older Adults \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Key Terms \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Recommended Reading \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Study Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Application Activities \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13. \u003c\/b\u003eAerobic Endurance Training \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSusie Dinan-Young and Dawn A. Skelton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Benefits of Aerobic Endurance Training for Older Adults \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Principles and Considerations for Aerobic Endurance Training \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Variables for Aerobic Endurance Training \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Training Precautions and Considerations \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Implications for Program Design and Management \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Key Terms \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Recommended Reading \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Study Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Application Activities \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14. \u003c\/b\u003eBalance and Mobility Training \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDebra J. Rose\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Age-Associated Changes in Balance and Mobility \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Balance and Mobility Exercises \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Manipulating the Challenge in a Group Setting \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Key Terms \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Recommended Reading \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Study Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Application Activities \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart IV. Program Design, Leadership, and Risk Management\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15.\u003c\/b\u003e Applying Movement Analysis and Motor Learning Principles to Program Design \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDebra J. Rose\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Nervous and Musculoskeletal System Changes and Motor Skill Learning \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Movement Analysis of Skills \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Motor Learning Principles for the Physical Activity Instructor \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Key Terms \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Recommended Reading \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Study Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Application Activities \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16. \u003c\/b\u003eTeaching and Leadership Skills \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHelen Hawley-Hague and Susie Dinan-Young\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Developing Your Leadership Style \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Developing Your Instructional Methods, Techniques, and Strategies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Advancing Your Instructional Skills and Strategies \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Developing Your Leadership Skills \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Key Terms \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Recommended Reading \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Study Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Application Activities \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17.\u003c\/b\u003e Exercise Considerations for Medical Conditions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMatthew J. Peterson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Cardiovascular Conditions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Pulmonary Disorders \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Diabetes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Musculoskeletal Conditions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Neurological and Cognitive Conditions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Key Terms \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Recommended Reading \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Study Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Application Activities \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18. \u003c\/b\u003eLegal Standards, Risk Management, and Professional Ethics \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDebra J. Rose\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The Law and the Physical Activity Instructor \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Risk Management Plans \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Ethical Guidelines for the Physical Activity Instructor \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Summary \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Key Terms \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Recommended Reading \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Study Questions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Application Activities \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A.\u003c\/b\u003e International Curriculum Guidelines for Preparing Physical Activity Instructors of Older Adults \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B.\u003c\/b\u003e IDEA Code of Ethics for Personal Trainers \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix C.\u003c\/b\u003e IDEA Code of Ethics for Group Fitness Instructors \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Human Kinetics Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408555549015,"sku":"9781450431064","price":85.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781450431064.jpg?v=1730503321","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/physical-activity-instruction-of-older-adults2nd-edition-9781450431064","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}