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Part I. Overview of Aging and Physical Activity Chapter 1. The Field of Gerokinesiology Debra J. Rose and Dawn A. Skelton Demographics of Older Adults Benefits of Physical Activity Defining Old Age Gerokinesiology: An Expanding Field of Study Curriculum Development Later Life Training Curricula: The Gold Standard for Instructor Training? Career Opportunities Summary Key Terms Recommended Reading Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 2. Predictors of Successful Aging Debra J. Rose Biological Theories of Aging Psychological Theories of Aging Sociological Theories of Aging Models of Successful Aging Physical Activity as a Determinant of Successful Aging Summary Key Terms Recommended Reading Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 3. Psychological and Sociocultural Aspects of Physical Activity for Older Adults Kathleen S. Wilson Aging Stereotypes Psychosocial Benefits of Physical Activity Promoting Physical Activity Summary Key Terms Recommended Reading Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 4. Physiological Aspects of Aging Priscilla G. MacRae Cardiovascular Function Respiratory Function Muscle Function Skeletal Function Nervous System Function Summary Key Terms Recommended Reading Study Questions Application Activities Part II. Screening, Assessment, and Goal Setting Chapter 5. Preexercise and Health Screening Debra J. Rose Preexercise Screening Screening Steps Additional Screening Tools Implications for Program Design and Management Summary Key Terms Recommended Reading Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 6. Physical and Functional Assessments C. Jessie Jones and Roberta E. Rikli Functional Fitness Framework Considerations for Test Selection and Evaluation Recommended Assessment Tools Guidelines for Group Physical Performance Testing Interpreting Test Results Summary Key Terms Recommended Reading Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 7. Goal Setting and Behavioral Management Sara Wilcox and Abby C. King Factors Influencing Older Adults' Exercise Participation Theoretical Frameworks for Behavior Change Physically Active Lifestyles Implications for Program Design and Management Summary Key Terms Recommended Reading Study Questions Application Activities Part III. Core Program Principles and Training Methods Chapter 8. Important Considerations When Designing Exercise Programs for Older Adults Debra J. Rose Heterogeneity of Older Adults Optimizing Physical Function Through Exercise Exercise Principles for Program Design Specific Exercise Principles for Older Adults Summary Key Terms Recommended Reading Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 9. Whole-Person Wellness for Successful Aging Janis M. Montague, Debra J. Rose, and Judy Aprile Wellness: A Change in Perspective and Perception Defining Wellness: A Historical Perspective Whole-Person Wellness: A Comprehensive Perspective Whole-Person Wellness and Successful Aging: A Winning Combination Defining the Dimensions of Wellness Applying the Dimensions of Wellness Summary Key Terms Recommended Reading Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 10. Principles of the Warm-Up and Cool-Down Mary Ann Kluge Warming Up Goal Setting Assessing Participant Readiness Increasing the Challenge Engaging Participants Socially and Emotionally New Warm-Up Strategies Cooling Down Summary Key Terms Recommended Reading Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 11. Flexibility Training Debra J. Rose Age-Associated Changes in Flexibility Types of Stretching Techniques Incorporating Flexibility Training Into the Exercise Program Examples of Flexibility Exercises Summary Key Terms Recommended Reading Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 12. Resistance Training Joseph Signorile Benefits of Resistance Training Principles of Resistance Training Training Variables Resistance Training Conditions and Modalities Resistance Training for Older Adults Summary Key Terms Recommended Reading Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 13. Aerobic Endurance Training Susie Dinan-Young and Dawn A. Skelton Benefits of Aerobic Endurance Training for Older Adults Principles and Considerations for Aerobic Endurance Training Variables for Aerobic Endurance Training Training Precautions and Considerations Implications for Program Design and Management Summary Key Terms Recommended Reading Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 14. Balance and Mobility Training Debra J. Rose Age-Associated Changes in Balance and Mobility Balance and Mobility Exercises Manipulating the Challenge in a Group Setting Summary Key Terms Recommended Reading Study Questions Application Activities Part IV. Program Design, Leadership, and Risk Management Chapter 15. Applying Movement Analysis and Motor Learning Principles to Program Design Debra J. Rose Nervous and Musculoskeletal System Changes and Motor Skill Learning Movement Analysis of Skills Motor Learning Principles for the Physical Activity Instructor Summary Key Terms Recommended Reading Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 16. Teaching and Leadership Skills Helen Hawley-Hague and Susie Dinan-Young Developing Your Leadership Style Developing Your Instructional Methods, Techniques, and Strategies Advancing Your Instructional Skills and Strategies Developing Your Leadership Skills Summary Key Terms Recommended Reading Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 17. Exercise Considerations for Medical Conditions Matthew J. Peterson Cardiovascular Conditions Pulmonary Disorders Diabetes Musculoskeletal Conditions Neurological and Cognitive Conditions Summary Key Terms Recommended Reading Study Questions Application Activities Chapter 18. Legal Standards, Risk Management, and Professional Ethics Debra J. Rose The Law and the Physical Activity Instructor Risk Management Plans Ethical Guidelines for the Physical Activity Instructor Summary Key Terms Recommended Reading Study Questions Application Activities Appendix A. International Curriculum Guidelines for Preparing Physical Activity Instructors of Older Adults Appendix B. IDEA Code of Ethics for Personal Trainers Appendix C. IDEA Code of Ethics for Group Fitness Instructors
Debra Rose is a professor in the division of kinesiology and health science at California State University. She is nationally and internationally recognised for her work in assessment and programming for fall risk reduction. Her research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed publications, including the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity.