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• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• 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: An Expanding Field of Study
• Curriculum Development
• Later Life Training Curricula: The Gold Standard for Instructor Training?
• Career Opportunities
• Summary
• Key Terms
• Recommended Readings
• Study Questions
• Application Activities
• Chapter 2. Predictors of Successful Aging
• Biological Theories of Aging
• Psychological Theories of Aging
• Sociological Theories of Aging
• Models of Successful 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
• Psychosocial Benefits of Physical Activity
• Promoting Physical Activity
• Summary
• Key Terms
• Recommended Readings
• Study Questions
• Application Activities
• Chapter 4. Physiological Aspects of Aging
• Cardiovascular Function
• Respiratory Function
• Muscle Function
• Skeletal Function
• Nervous System 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. Physical and Functional Assessments
• Functional Fitness Framework
• Considerations for Test Selection and Evaluation
• Recommended Assessment Tools
• Guidelines for Group Physical Performance Testing
• Interpreting Test Results
• Summary
• Key Terms
• Recommended Readings
• Study Questions
• Application Activities
• Chapter 7. Goal Setting and Behavioral Management
• Factors Influencing Older Adults’ Exercise Participation
• Theoretical Frameworks for Behavioral 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 8. Important Considerations When 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 9. Whole-Person Wellness for Successful Aging
• Wellness: A Change in Perspective and Perception
• Defining Wellness: A Historical Perspective
• Whole-Person Wellness: A Comprehensive Perspective
• Whole-Person Wellness and Successful Aging: A Winning Combination
• Defining the Dimensions of Wellness
• Applying the Dimensions of Wellness
• Summary
• Key Terms
• Recommended Readings
• Study Questions
• Application Activities
• Chapter 10. Principles of the Warm-Up and Cool-Down
• Warming Up
• Goal Setting
• Assessing Participant Readiness
• Increasing the Challenge
• Engaging Participants Socially and Emotionally
• New Warm-Up Strategies
• Cooling Down
• Summary
• Key Terms
• Recommended Readings
• 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 Variables
• Resistance Training Conditions and Modalities
• 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
• Training Precautions and Considerations
• Implications for Program Design and Management
• Summary
• Key Terms
• Recommended Reading
• 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: Program Design, Leadership, and Risk Management
• Chapter 15. Applying Movement Analysis and Motor Learning Principles to Program Design
• Nervous and Musculoskeletal 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 16. Teaching and Leadership Skills
• Developing Your Leadership Style
• Developing Your Instructional Methods, Techniques, and Strategies
• Advancing Your Instructional Skills and Strategies
• Developing Your Leadership Skills
• Summary
• Key Terms
• Recommended Readings
• Study Questions
• Application Activities
• Chapter 17. 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 18. Legal Standards, Risk Management, and Professional Ethics
• The Law and the Physical Activity Instructor
• Risk Management Plans
• Ethical Guidelines for the Physical Activity Instructor
• Summary
• Key Terms
• Recommended Readings
• Study Questions
• Application Activities
• Appendix A: International Curriculum Guidelines for Preparing Physical Activity Instructors of Older Adults
• Appendix B: IDEA Code of Ethics for Personal Trainers
• Appendix C: IDEA Code of Ethics for Group Fitness Instructors
• Study Questions Answer Key
• References
• Index
• About the Editor
• Contributors