Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults

C. Jessie Jones has an extensive teaching and research background in the area of gerokinesiology. Her specialist areas include assessing the functional fitness of older adults and designing senior fitness programmes. Debra J. Rose is internationally recognised for her work in fall risk reduction assessment. Both authors are professors in the division of kinesiology and health science at California State University and also co-direct the Centre for Successful Ageing.

Part I. Overview of Aging and Physical Activity Chapter 1. The Field of Gerokinesiology Demographics of Older AdultsBenefits of Physical Activity Defining Old Age Gerokinesiology: A New Field of StudyCurriculum Development Summary Key Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 2. Predictors of Successful Aging Biological Theories of Aging Physical Activity As a Determinant of Successful Aging SummaryKey Terms Recommended Readings Study QuestionsApplication Activities Chapter 3. Psychological and Sociocultural Aspects of Physical Activity for Older Adults Aging Stereotypes Physical Activity, Psychological Well-Being, and Quality of Life Social Implications of Regular Physical Activity Promoting Physical Activity Summary Key TermsRecommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 4. Physiological Aspects of Aging Cardiovascular and Respiratory Function Muscle FunctionJoint Mobility Bone Mass Neurological Function Summary Key TermsRecommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Part II. Screening, Assessment, and Goal SettingChapter 5. Preexercise and Health Screening Preexercise Screening Screening Steps Additional Screening Tools Implications for Program Design and Management SummaryKey Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 6. Field-Based Physical and Mobility Assessments Functional Fitness Framework Considerations for Test Selection and Evaluation Selected Assessment Tools Guidelines for Group Testing Interpreting Test Results Summary Key TermsRecommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 7. Laboratory-Based Physiological Assessment of Older Adults Cardiorespiratory Function Muscular Strength Body Composition Balance Summary Key Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 8. Goal Setting and Behavioral Management Factors Influencing Older Adults' Exercise Participation Strategies for Behavioral Change Physically Active LifestylesImplications for Program Design and Management Summary Key Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Part III. Core Program Principles and Training MethodsChapter 9. A New Approach to Designing Exercise Programs for Older Adults Heterogeneity of Older Adults Optimizing Physical Function Through Exercise Exercise Variables and Principles for Program Design Specific Exercise Principles for Older Adults Summary Key Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 10. Principles of the Warm-Up and Cool-Down Physiological Changes Associated with Warm-Up Physiological Changes Associated with Cool-Down Guiding Principles of the Warm-Up Developing the Warm-Up Developing the Cool-Down Summary Key Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 11. Flexibility Training Age-Associated Changes in Flexibility Types of Stretching Techniques Incorporating Flexibility Training Into the Exercise Program Examples of Flexibility Exercises Summary Key Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 12. Resistance Training Benefits of Resistance Training Principles of Resistance TrainingTraining Components and Variables Resistance Training for Older Adults Summary Key Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 13. Aerobic Endurance Training Benefits of Aerobic Endurance Training for Older Adults Principles and Considerations for Aerobic Endurance Training Variables for Aerobic Endurance Training Types of Aerobic Exercises Training Precautions Implications for Program Design and Management Summary Key Terms Recommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 14. Balance and Mobility Training Age-Associated Changes in Balance and Mobility Balance and Mobility Exercises Manipulating the Challenge in a Group Setting Summary Key TermsRecommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Part IV. Specialty Programs and Training MethodsChapter 15. Mind-Body Exercise TrainingMindful ExerciseMind-Body Exercise Programs Implications for Program Design and Management Mindful Exercise PrecautionsYoga and Tai Chi Teacher Training ResourcesSummary Key TermsRecommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 16. Aquatic Training Benefits of Aquatic Training Considerations Unique to Aquatic ExerciseAquatic Training ComponentsSummaryKey Terms Recommended ReadingsStudy QuestionsApplication Activities Chapter 17. Training Master Athletes Master Athletes DefinedPrinciples of Training Components of Master Athlete Training Programs Training Precautions Summary Key TermsRecommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Part V.Program Design, Leadership, and Risk ManagementChapter 18. Applying Motor Learning Principles to Program Design Nervous System Changes and Motor Skill Learning Movement Analysis of Skills Motor Learning Principles for the Physical Activity Instructor Summary Key TermsRecommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 19. Teaching and Leadership Skills Teaching Skills Leadership Skills Summary Key TermsRecommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 20. Designing and Managing Group Conditioning Classes Key Principles of Group Dynamics Making Group Activity Fun Records Management Marketing Considerations Summary Key TermsRecommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 21. Exercise Considerations for Medical Conditions Cardiovascular Conditions Pulmonary Disorders Diabetes Musculoskeletal Conditions Neurological and Cognitive Conditions Summary Key TermsRecommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 22. Legal Standards, Risk Management, and Professional Ethics The Law and the Physical Activity Instructor A Risk Management Plan Ethical Guidelines for the Physical Activity Instructor Summary Key TermsRecommended Readings Study Questions Application Activities Appendix A. International Curriculum Guidelines for Preparing Physical Activity Instructors of Older Adults With the Aging and Life Course, World Health OrganizationAppendix B. Professional Ethics for Personal Fitness Trainers Appendix C. Professional Ethics for Group Fitness Instructors Study Question Answer KeyReferences Index About the Editors