Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults 2nd Edition epub

Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults, Second Edition, delivers comprehensive, interdisciplinary coverage of the physical aging process and its effects on movement and exercise. Written by contributing authors who are leading experts, this textbook is organized into four sections that introduce the aging process, examine the physiological and functional changes associated with aging, and highlight the important role that physical activity and exercise play in maintaining health and independence.
 

Expanded research on the physiological and physical implications of aging is presented in this edition, with a focus on study outcomes and their practical application in optimizing healthy aging. The latest edition of this text also features the following:

• Additional content on key topics such as frailty, strategies to challenge balance, and osteogenic exercise paradigms
• Coverage of new realities including access to exercise opportunities online
• New case studies that make information actionable by applying concepts to real-world scenarios
• Reorganized content that offers a more accessible path to understanding complex topics

Chapter objectives, end-of-chapter summaries, and review questions highlight key concepts and promote learning retention. Behavior Check sidebars look at the impacts of aging on behavior, how behavior affects physical health and activity, and how changes in behavior can improve everyday living. Functional Fitness Checkup sidebars focus on the performance of daily movements that are vital for older adults who want to maintain their physical independence. Putting It Into Practice elements provide examples of real-life application of the concepts presented, facilitating a practical understanding of how to use the content to benefit clients.

Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults, Second Edition, is a definitive resource for students and health care professionals who study physical aging, conduct clinical research, or work with older adults as clients and patients. The text helps readers understand the aging process and its effects on movement, exercise, and other dimensions of life.

Audience

A text for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in physical activity and aging or gerontology. Also a reference for physical activity instructors, fitness specialists, personal trainers, activity directors, activity assistants, and therapeutic recreation specialists working with older adults.

Part I. Introduction to Aging
Chapter 1. Aging, Physical Health, and Physical Activity
Danielle R. Bouchard, PhD, CSEP-CEP, and Morgan Daamen, MScKin
An Aging Population
Aging Theory: Why and How We Age?
Defining Aging
Sedentary Behavior, Physical Inactivity, Physical Activity, Exercise, and Sport
Physical Activity, Exercise, and Sports Through History
Common Conditions Associated With Aging
Summary
Review Questions

Chapter 2. Global Shifts in the Demography of Aging
Zachary Zimmer, PhD
History of Population Growth
Patterns of Population Aging Today
Impact of Fertility Decline on Population Aging
Impact of Mortality Decline on Population Aging
The Compression of Morbidity
Summary
Review Questions

Chapter 3. Measurements of Physical Activity and Exercise Specific to Older Adults
Cassandra D’Amore, PhD, and Marla K. Beauchamp, PhD, PT
Clinical Perspectives
Pre-Exercise Screening and Considerations
Medication Considerations
Predictable Clinical Complexities Affecting Assessments
Exercise Testing
Balance and Gait Assessments
State of the Evidence
Summary
Review Questions

Chapter 4. Barriers and Solutions to Exercise Adherence
Mariana Wingood, PhD, PT, DPT, MPH, and Nancy Gell, PT, PhD, MPH
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

Part II. Physical Dimensions of Aging
Chapter 5. Body Composition and Age-Related Changes
René Maréchal, PhD, and Isabelle J. Dionne, PhD
Measures of Changes in Body Composition
Fat-Free Mass
Bone Mass
Fat Mass
Co-Occurrence of Obesity, Sarcopenia, and Osteoporosis
Summary
Review Questions

Chapter 6. Musculoskeletal Changes
Martin Sénéchal, PhD, CSEP-CEP, and Amy M. Thomson, MSc
Overview of Skeletal Muscle
Skeletal Muscle Strength and Power Losses With Aging
Muscle Fibers 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 7. Cardiovascular Changes
Silvia Pogliaghi, MD, PhD, and Juan M. Murias, PhD
Anatomical Changes of the Heart and Vessels
Functional Changes of the Cardiovascular System
Heart Rate Over Time and its Implications for Exercise Prescription
Cardiovascular Adaptations to Endurance Exercise Training
Future Directions
Summary
Review Questions

Chapter 8. Pulmonary Changes
Joseph W. Duke, PhD, and Andrew T. Lovering, PhD
Resting Pulmonary Function With Healthy Aging
Ventilatory Responses to Exercise With Healthy Aging
Pulmonary Circulation, Blood Flow, and Gas
Summary
Review Questions

Chapter 9. Endocrine System Changes
Anthony C. Hackney, PhD, DSc
Endocrine System Changes With Aging
Physical Activity, Lifestyle, and Endocrine System Function With Aging
Acute Exercise-Induced Hormone Responses in Older Adults
Future Research
Summary
Review Questions

Part III. Physical Implications of Aging
Chapter 10. Balance, Locomotion, and Falls
Debra J. Rose, PhD, FNAK
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 and Field Settings
Measuring Balance and Falls Self-Efficacy
Falling as a Result of Balance Failing
Development of World Guidelines for Fall Prevention and Management for Older Adults
Designing Exercise Programs Aimed at Lowering Fall Incidence Rates
Future Research Directions and Challenges in the Implementation of Fall Prevention Programs
Summary
Review Questions

Chapter 11. Motor Control
Eduardo Martinez-Valdes, PT, MSc, PhD, and Ned Jenkinson, PhD
Changes In The Nervous System
Motor Learning
Decline in Motor Skills Induced by Aging
The Role of Exercise in Improving Motor Function
Future Research
Summary
Review Questions

Chapter 12. Physical Functions
Danielle R. Bouchard, PhD, CSEP-CEP, and Brianna Leadbetter, MScKin, CSEP-CEP
Defining Physical Function and Frailty
Consequences of Low Physical Function
Physical Function Associated With Aging
Measuring Physical Function
Measuring Frailty
How to Maintain and Improve Physical Function With Age
Summary
Review Questions

Part IV. Exercise: A Powerful Prevention Tool
Chapter 13. Physical Activity and Exercise Recommendations for Functional Health
Maria Fernanda Fuentes Diaz, MScKin, and Danielle R. Bouchard, PhD, CSEP-CEP
Physical Activity Recommendations for the General Population
Specific 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 14. Exercise Recommendations for Masters Athletes
Nattai Borges, PhD, and Luke Del Vecchio, PhD
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
 

Danielle R. Bouchard, PhD, CSEP-CEP, is a professor of kinesiology at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) at Fredericton, where she is a co-director at the Cardiometabolic Exercise and Lifestyle Laboratory. She started her academic career at the Université de Moncton by studying physical education with a minor in biology. She went on to earn a master’s degree in exercise sciences from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. She was introduced to the field of physical activity for older adults when she completed her doctorate at the Université de Sherbrooke. Since then, she has been involved at different levels in encouraging older adults to become or stay active. Adopting a mixed-methods approach, her research primarily focusses on identifying evidence-informed exercise programs for organizations and people to adopt to optimize functional and health benefits. Her population of interest is aging adults with or without chronic conditions. 

Bouchard is on the editorial board of the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity and has written numerous articles on the topic in key journals in addition to a contribution in the Handbook of Clinical Nutrition and Aging.

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Test package. Contains 357 questions in true-false, fill-in-the-blank, essay and short-answer, and multiple-choice formats. The files may be downloaded for integration with a learning management system or printed for use as paper-based tests. 

Presentation package. Features more than 170 PowerPoint slides of text, artwork, and tables from the book that can be used for class discussion and presentation. The slides in the presentation package can be used directly within PowerPoint or printed to make handouts for students. Instructors can easily add, modify, and rearrange the order of the slides.

Image bank. Includes most of the figures, content photos, and tables from the text, sorted by chapter. These can be used in developing a customized presentation based on specific course requirements.