Physiology Of Exercise And Healthy Aging

Description:
This book is a textbook for upper undergraduate and graduate courses. It also acts a reference for a broad spectrum of individuals with different levels of exercise science and human physiology backgrounds who will be working with older adults to improve quality of life. It blends the science of exercise physiology with the ageing process, an undeniable and irreversible biological phenomenon, identifies the positive effects that regular exercise and physical activity have, not only on longevity, but also on delaying specific diseases, decreasing morbidity and increasing the quality of life. It outlines the theories on ageing, the ageing, process, the structural and functional changes that characterise advancing age and the exercise programming concerns for the aged, as well as the benefits of exercise and physical activity.The book is divided into three parts. Part I outlines the major physiological systems, age-related changes and the role of physical activity on specific systems. Part II outlines the interactive roles of nutrition; age-related diseases, such as diabetes and osteoporosis and physical activity. Part III outlines the physiologic adaptability that may be expected with training and physical activity.

Table of Contents:
Chapter 1. Cardiovascular System; Chapter 2. Musculoskeletal System; Chapter 3. Nervous System, Common Diseases, and Adaptations to Physical Activity; Chapter 4. Sensory Systems, Functions, Age-Related Changes, and Instructional Strategies; Chapter 5. Healthy Diet, Diabetes, and Physical Activity; Chapter 6. Bone Nutrition, Osteoporosis, and Physical Activity; Chapter 7. A Functional Approach to Principles of Exercise for Older Adults; Chapter 8. Training for Aerobic and Anaerobic Fitness in Older Adults; Chapter 9. Training for Muscular Fitness in Older Adults; Chapter 10. Exercise Adherence and Safety Measures for Older Adults; Chapter 11. Older Athletes and Substance Abuse.

Author Biography:
Dr. Albert Taylor received the B.A. and Honors B.A. from the University of Western Ontario, specialising in Zoology, English and Physical Education respectively. Dr. Michel Johnson completed the B.Sc.degree at Universite de Moncton, the M.Sc. at Laval Universite, and the Ph.D. at the University of Western Ontario.