Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults, Second Edition, 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. Along 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. This 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 International Curriculum Guidelines for
Preparing Physical Activity Instructors of Older Adults, the
expert-developed guidelines on which this text is based: • Part I
presents an overview of the physiological aspects of aging and the
field of gerokinesiology to help readers understand the psychosocial
and cognitive benefits derived from regular physical activity. •
Part II leads readers through the process of conducting preexercise
health screenings and assessments, providing meaningful feedback to
clients, evaluating program outcomes, and helping clients develop
short- and long-term behavioral goals. • Part III emphasizes
programming principles and training methods that will facilitate the
development of well-rounded and effective exercise programs. It
includes specific activities for engaging older adults mentally,
emotionally, socially, and spiritually along with myriad dynamic and
static flexibility exercises to address joint and muscle flexibility,
muscle strength, balance, mobility, endurance, and power. • Part IV
focuses on the teaching, motivation, communication, and leadership
skills that are necessary for creating effective and safe programs for
older adults, with or without specific medical conditions. The text
also offers a variety of features devised to enhance reader
understanding and learning retention. Chapters begin with a list of
objectives to familiarize readers with the key concepts they will
learn, and each chapter concludes with thought-provoking study
questions and practical application activities to help readers use the
information with real-world scenarios to prepare them to design
well-rounded physical activity programs. Other student-friendly
elements include chapter summaries and key terms. The content is
supplemented with photos, figures, and tables, making the book
interesting and visually appealing. Those graphical elements are
included in an image bank for instructors to use in creating
customized presentations for their course. Physical Activity
Instruction of Older Adults, Second Edition, offers students and
fitness professionals a contemporary approach that embraces a
comprehensive wellness framework for designing health promotion and
physical activity programs for older adults.
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ISBN
9781492572404
Publisert
2019
Utgave
2. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Human Kinetics, Inc.
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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