Exercise for Older Adults Book (Copyright 1998, 248 pages)

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