Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults

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 paradigmsCoverage of new realities including access to exercise opportunities onlineNew case studies that make information actionable by applying concepts to real-world scenariosReorganized 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1718228392
• ISBN13: 9781718228399
• Release Date: February 2027
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
• Length: 368 Pages