Exercise and wellness for older adults : practical programming strategies / Kay A. Van Norman.
2010
GV482.6 .V36 2010 (Mapit)
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Title
Exercise and wellness for older adults : practical programming strategies / Kay A. Van Norman.
Author
Van Norman, Kay A., 1957-
Edition
2nd ed.
ISBN
9780736057684 (pbk.)
0736057684 (pbk.)
0736057684 (pbk.)
Publication Details
Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, c2010.
Language
English
Description
ix, 165 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Call Number
GV482.6 .V36 2010
Dewey Decimal Classification
613.7/0446
Summary
This guide helps create exercise and wellness programs for older adults, regardless of age or physical challenge. Readers will find the latest information on strength and power training and learn how to apply it to improve the functional abilities of older adults. This text provides specific strategies and exercises to help professionals integrate the six dimensions of wellness (physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and vocational) into their programs.--[book cover]
Note
Rev. ed. of: Exercise programming for older adults / Kay A. Van Norman. c1995.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Table of Contents
Aging and wellness
Exercise science and changes in functional ability
Psychosocial aspects of programming
Programming guidelines
Land-based programming
Water-based programming
Developing and promoting your program.
Exercise science and changes in functional ability
Psychosocial aspects of programming
Programming guidelines
Land-based programming
Water-based programming
Developing and promoting your program.