ACSM's Exercise for Older Adults
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Sports Medicine
| Author: | American College of Sports Medicine, Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko | ISBN: | 9781469825816 |
| Publisher: | Wolters Kluwer Health | Publication: | April 1, 2013 |
| Imprint: | LWW | Language: | English |
| Author: | American College of Sports Medicine, Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko |
| ISBN: | 9781469825816 |
| Publisher: | Wolters Kluwer Health |
| Publication: | April 1, 2013 |
| Imprint: | LWW |
| Language: | English |
In ACSM’s Exercise for Older Adults world-renowned researchers and practitioners make a compelling case for older adults to engage in physical activity. Over the course of ten chapters, the text highlights the physiological, psychological, and social benefits of a physically active lifestyle. Students and professionals will benefit from implementation strategies including motivation to initiate and maintain exercise; options for healthy older adults; options for older adults with special needs; and assessing progress and performance. The text completes its presentation by including practical information on integrating exercise into complete healthy lifestyles with consideration to helping individuals select a physical activity program that works. A frequently asked questions chapter provides exercise professionals with resources to anticipate and respond to their clients.
In ACSM’s Exercise for Older Adults world-renowned researchers and practitioners make a compelling case for older adults to engage in physical activity. Over the course of ten chapters, the text highlights the physiological, psychological, and social benefits of a physically active lifestyle. Students and professionals will benefit from implementation strategies including motivation to initiate and maintain exercise; options for healthy older adults; options for older adults with special needs; and assessing progress and performance. The text completes its presentation by including practical information on integrating exercise into complete healthy lifestyles with consideration to helping individuals select a physical activity program that works. A frequently asked questions chapter provides exercise professionals with resources to anticipate and respond to their clients.
