Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults
by Danielle R. Bouchard
1st Edition
Publisher: Human Kinetics, Inc.
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781492572909 |
| eText ISBN | 9781492592167 |
| Publisher | Human Kinetics, Inc. |
| Publishing Year | 2021 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 336 |
Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults, 1st Edition, is a textbook that examines the biological aging process and its relationship to movement, health, and exercise. The work addresses how physiological changes impact daily function and physical independence in older populations.
Coverage spans the theoretical foundations of biological aging, global demographic shifts, and age-related changes across major bodily systems. The text also investigates how aging alters balance, motor control, and functional capacities, connecting research findings to everyday movement.
Prepared for students, clinical researchers, and healthcare professionals working with older clients, the volume emphasizes practical application. Functional Fitness Check Up sidebars highlight essential daily movements that support physical independence.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Aging, Physical Health, and Physical Activity
- • Defining Aging
- • Physical Activity, Exercise, and Sport
- • Common Conditions Associated With Aging
- • Summary
- • Review Questions
Chapter 2: Aging Theories
- • 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 Questions
Chapter 3: Demographics Shift
- • 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 Questions
Chapter 4: Body Composition and Age-Related Changes
- • Measures of Changes in Body Composition
- • Fat-Free Mass
- • Bone Mass
- • Fat Mass
- • Co-Occurrence of Obesity, Sarcopenia, and Osteoporosis
- • Perspectives
- • Summary
- • Review Questions
Chapter 5: Musculoskeletal Changes
- • 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 Questions
Chapter 6: Cardiovascular Changes
- • Anatomical Changes of the Heart and Vessels
- • Functional Changes of the Cardiovascular System
- • Cardiovascular Adaptations to Endurance Exercise Training
- • Future Directions
- • Summary
- • Review Questions
Chapter 7: Pulmonary Changes
- • Resting Pulmonary Function With Healthy Aging
- • Ventilatory Responses to Exercise With Healthy Aging
- • Pulmonary Circulation, Blood Flow, and Gas Exchange
- • Summary
- • Review Questions
Chapter 8: Endocrine System Changes
- • 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 Questions
Chapter 9: Balance, Locomotion, and Falls
- • 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 Questions
Chapter 10: Motor Control
- • Motor Learning
- • Neural Plasticity
- • Decline in Motor Skills Induced by Aging
- • The Role of Exercise in Improving Motor Function
- • Future Research
- • Summary
- • Review Questions
Chapter 11: Physical Functions
- • 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 Questions
Chapter 12: Measurements of Exercise Specific to Older Adults
- • Clinical Perspectives
- • Pre-Exercise Screening and Considerations
- • Medication Considerations
- • Predictable Clinical Complexities Affecting Assessments
- • Exercise Testing
- • Balance and Gait Assessments
- • Summary
- • Review Questions
Chapter 13: Barriers and Solutions to Exercise Adherence
- • 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 Questions
Chapter 14: Physical Activity and Exercise Recommendations for Functional Health
- • 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 Questions
Chapter 15: Exercise Recommendations for Masters Athletes
- • 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
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