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~ American Council on Exercise (Author) "Aging is a universal phenomenon that affects us all..." (more)
Key Phrases: exercise programming for older adults, specific medical clearance, older adult clients, Human Kinetics, Exercise Guidelines, New York (more...)
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Never before has there been such a demand for fitness professionals who recognize and understand the special needs of older adults. Written by top experts from the fields of exercise physiology and psychology, Exercise for Older Adults provides clear, comprehensive guidelines for fitness professionals who wish to better serve this growing community.

Developed under the leadership of the American Council on Exercise, this practical manual shows fitness professionals how to provide safe and effective exercise instruction for older adults. It presents basic principles to help readers understand and meet older adults’ special physical needs:

• Physiology of aging and exercise

• Physiological and psychological benefits of exercise

• Principles of exercise prescription for older adults

Exercise for Older Adults also clarifies the unique social and emotional implications that characterize this population. The authors provide valuable techniques and tools for motivating and communicating with older adults.



About the Author

With more than 30,000 certified professionals worldwide, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) is a leader in the fitness industry, offering certifications for personal trainers, group fitness instructors, and lifestyle and weight management consultants. The organization strives “to enable all segments of society to enjoy the benefits of physical activity” through continuing education for professionals and through practical resources, such as Exercise for Older Adults.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 248 pages
  • Publisher: Human Kinetics; 1 edition (April 2, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 088011942X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0880119429
  • Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.7 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #49,005 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    #6 in  Books > Health, Mind & Body > Aging > For the Aging
    #10 in  Books > Science > Medicine > Specialties > Geriatrics
    #34 in  Books > Nonfiction > Education > Education Theory > Physical Education

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Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
exercise programming for older adults, specific medical clearance, older adult clients, physical activity goals, following hip replacement surgery, frail seniors, ballet bar, older clients, fitness professionals, aerobic phase, independent seniors, fitness assessment, older adult population, many older adults, same chronological age, exercise goals, pool wall, asthma episode, chair exercise, stationary cycle
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Human Kinetics, Exercise Guidelines, New York, Older Adult Exercise Techniques, American College of Sports Medicine, Journal of Gerontology, San Diego, Tai Chi, Geriatric Rehabilitation, World Health Organization, Common Health Challenges Faced, Physical Dimensions of Aging, Van Norman, Journal of Applied Physiology, American Senior Fitness Association, New Smyrna Beach, Physically Unfit, Academic Press, American Council, American Heart Association, Journal of the American Geriatric Society, Personal Trainer Manual, Gunnar Borg, Handbook of the Psychology of Aging, Health-Fitness Gradient
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth it, February 18, 2008
I bought this book because I am a physical therapist that needed more ideas on treating older adults. I found the book to have all the same information I learned in undergrad and nothing new that I could use. If you have gone to school for PT or exercise science I would not recommend this bood because it is all review.
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