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Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults goes beyond aging theories to take a close look at the physical implications of aging: measuring and modifying functional age, determining quality of life of older adults, and promoting healthy aging.
Description Table of Contents Editor Ancillaries Excerpts Go beyond aging theories and examine the physiological and physical impacts of aging. Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults takes a close look at the physical implications of the aging process and how health, physical activity, and exercise interact in aging adults. With an international team of contributors composed of leading experts from across the field of gerontology, Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults delivers comprehensive, interdisciplinary coverage of the physical aging process and its effects on movement and exercise. Research on the physiological and physical implications of aging is presented, focusing on study outcomes and their practical application in optimizing healthy aging. Presented in an integrated and cohesive manner, this text is organized into four parts. Part I covers the theoretical foundations of biological aging, the implications of aging theories on medical research, and the social and economic impacts of demographic shifts due to population aging and global population size. Part II addresses age-related changes to the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and endocrine systems. Part III covers the physical effects of aging on other dimensions of life, including balance, motor control, and physical functions. Part IV focuses on exercise and older adults, taking an in-depth look at exercise measurements and the main barriers to regular exercise. One full chapter is devoted to recommendations for optimizing health for the general public, while another chapter is focused on performance by elite older athletes who exercise beyond functional fitness. Chapter objectives, end-of-chapter summaries, and review questions highlight key concepts and promote learning retention. Behavior Check sidebars look at the impacts of aging on behavior, how behavior affects physical health and activity, and how changes in behavior can improve everyday living. Functional Fitness Checkup sidebars focus on the performance of daily movements that are vital for older adults who want to maintain their physical independence. Putting It Into Practice elements provide examples of real-life application of the concepts presented, facilitating a practical understanding of how to use the content to benefit clients. A definitive resource for students and health care professionals who study physical aging, conduct clinical research, or work with older adults as clients and patients, Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults helps readers understand the aging process and its effects on movement, exercise, and other dimensions of life.AudienceA text for upper-undergraduate and graduate courses in physical activity and aging or gerontology; also a reference for physical activity instructors, fitness specialists, personal trainers, activity directors, activity assistants, and therapeutic recreation specialists working with older adults. Part I. Foundations of Aging Chapter 1. Aging, Physical Health, and Physical ActivityDanielle R. Bouchard, PhD, CSEP-CEP, and Sarah Webb, BSKin, CSEP-CPT Defining Aging Physical Activity, Exercise, and Sport Common Conditions Associated With Aging Summary Review QuestionsChapter 2. Aging TheoriesTheodore C. Goldsmith, BS Evolutionary Mechanics Theories Simple Damage and Fundamental Limitation Theories Evolutionary Nonprogrammed Aging Theories Evolutionary Programmed Aging Theories Programmed Versus Nonprogrammed Aging Controversy Medical Implications of Aging Theories Life Span Extension Research Anti-Aging Medicine Policy, Ethics, and Social Issues Regarding Aging Theories Summary Review QuestionsChapter 3. Demographics ShiftZachary Zimmer, PhD History of Population Growth Patterns of Population Ageing Today Impact of Fertility Decline on Population Ageing Impact of Mortality Decline on Population Ageing The Compression of Morbidity Summary Review QuestionsPart II. Physical Dimensions of AgingChapter 4. Body Composition and Age-Related ChangesKatherine Boisvert-Vigneault, MSc, and Isabelle J. Dionne, PhD Measures of Changes in Body Composition Fat-Free Mass Bone Mass Fat Mass Co-Occurrence of Obesity, Sarcopenia, and Osteoporosis Perspectives Summary Review QuestionsChapter 5. Musculoskeletal ChangesMartin Sénéchal, PhD, CEP, and Brittany Rioux, MSc Overview of Skeletal Muscle Skeletal Muscle Strength and Power Losses With Aging Muscle Fibers and Aging Muscle Groups, Actions, and Aging Demographic Differences and Aging Muscle Power and Aging Physiological Mechanisms of the Loss of Skeletal Muscle Strength Physiological Mechanisms of the Loss of Skeletal Muscle Power Resistance Training to Improve Skeletal Muscle, Strength, and Power Summary Review QuestionsChapter 6. Cardiovascular ChangesSilvia Pogliaghi, MD, PhD, and Juan M. Murias, PhD Anatomical Changes of the Heart and Vessels Functional Changes of the Cardiovascular System Cardiovascular Adaptations to Endurance Exercise Training Future Directions Summary Review QuestionsChapter 7. Pulmonary ChangesJoseph W. Duke, PhD, and Andrew T. Lovering, PhD Resting Pulmonary Function With Healthy Aging Ventilatory Responses to Exercise With Healthy Aging Pulmonary Circulation, Blood Flow, and Gas Exchange Summary Review QuestionsChapter 8. Endocrine System ChangesAnthony C. Hackney, PhD, DSc Endocrine System Changes With Aging Physical Activity, Lifestyle, and Endocrine System Function With Aging Acute Exercise-Induced Hormone Responses in Older Adults Further Research Summary Review QuestionsPart III. Physical Implications of AgingChapter 9. Balance, Locomotion, and FallsDebra J. Rose, PhD, FNAK Age-Related Changes in Multiple Systems Age-Associated Changes in Gait Evaluating the Multiple Dimensions of Balance Measuring Balance in Laboratory Settings Measuring Balance in Clinical or Field Settings Overview of the Gait Cycle Measuring Gait in Clinical or Field Settings Measuring Balance and Falls Self-Efficacy Falling as a Result of Balance Failing Designing Exercise Programs Aimed at Lowering Fall Incidence Rates Summary Review QuestionsChapter 10. Motor ControlEduardo Martinez-Valdes, PT, MSc, PhD, and Alessandro M. De Nunzio, B. Eng., MSc, PhD Motor Learning Neural Plasticity Decline in Motor Skills Induced by Aging The Role of Exercise in Improving Motor Function Future Research Summary Review QuestionsChapter 11. Physical FunctionsDanielle R. Bouchard, PhD, CSEP-CEP, and Andrea Mayo, MSc Defining Physical Function and Frailty Consequences of Low Physical Function Physical Function Associated With Aging Measuring Physical Function Measuring Frailty Role of Physical Activity in Physical Function Summary Review QuestionsPart IV. Exercise: A Powerful Prevention ToolChapter 12. Measurements of Exercise Specific to Older AdultsKelliann K. Davis, PhD, FACSM, CCEP, and Daniel E. Forman, MD, FAHA, FACC Clinical Perspectives Pre-Exercise Screening and Considerations Medication Considerations Predictable Clinical Complexities Affecting Assessments Exercise Testing Balance and Gait Assessments Summary Review QuestionsChapter 13. Barriers and Solutions to Exercise AdherenceMariana Wingood, PT, DPT, and Nancy Gell, PT, PhD, MPH Social Ecological Framework Physical Activity Recommendations for Older Adults Physical Activity Adherence Factors Screening and Assessment Tools for Barriers and Facilitators Interventions to Promote Physical Activity Considerations for Common Practice Settings and Diagnoses Among Older Adults Summary Review QuestionsChapter 14. Physical Activity and Exercise Recommendations for Functional HealthGregory W. Heath, DHSc, MPH, and Danielle R. Bouchard, PhD, CSEP-CEP Physical Activity Recommendations for the General Population Choice of Physical Activity and Exercise for Older Adults Sedentary Behavior and Physical Function Improvement of Functional Health With Chronic Conditions Implementing Physical Activity for Older Adults Summary Review QuestionsChapter 15. Exercise Recommendations for Masters AthletesNattai Borges, PhD, and Luke Del Vecchio, PhD Masters Athletes Physical Performance Benefits of Long-Term Systematic Training Training Considerations for Masters Athletes Endurance Performance and Age Sprint Performance and Age Strength and Power Performance and Age Holistic Health Benefits of the Masters Athlete Lifestyle Potential Negative Impacts of High-Level Training in Masters Sports Summary Review Questions Danielle R. Bouchard, PhD, CSEP-CEP, is an associate professor of kinesiology at the University of New Brunswick, and she is a codirector at the Cardiometabolic Exercise and Lifestyle Laboratory. She started her academic career at the Université de Moncton by studying physical education with a minor in biology. She went on to earn a master’s degree in exercise sciences from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. She was introduced to the field of physical activity for older adults when she completed her doctorate at the Université de Sherbrooke. Since then, she has been involved at different levels in encouraging older adults to become or stay active. The main focus of her research relates to clinical exercise physiology to test novel approaches to encourage inactive individuals—especially those with chronic conditions—to improve their physical capacities. Bouchard is on the editorial board of the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity and has written numerous articles on the topic in key journals in addition to a contribution in the Handbook of Clinical Nutrition and Aging. Defining physical function and frailtyGaining skeletal muscle strength by exercisingImplementing physical activity for older adultsThe relationship between balance and resistance training All ancillaries are free to adopting instructors through HKPropel. Test package. 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