ACSM's Exercise for Older Adults PDF
by American College of Sports Medicine, Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko
Description
In ACSM's Exercise for Older Adults world-renowned researchers and practitioners make a compelling case for older adults to engage in physical activity.
Over the course of ten chapters, the text highlights the physiological, psychological, and social benefits of a physically active lifestyle. Students and professionals will benefit from implementation strategies including motivation to initiate and maintain exercise; options for healthy older adults; options for older adults with special needs; and assessing progress and performance.
The text completes its presentation by including practical information on integrating exercise into complete healthy lifestyles with consideration to helping individuals select a physical activity program that works.
A frequently asked questions chapter provides exercise professionals with resources to anticipate and respond to their clients.
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- Format:PDF
- Pages:256 pages
- Publisher:Wolters Kluwer Health
- Publication Date:22/03/2013
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- ISBN:9781469826639
Information
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Download - Immediately Available
- Format:PDF
- Pages:256 pages
- Publisher:Wolters Kluwer Health
- Publication Date:22/03/2013
- Category:
- ISBN:9781469826639