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9789057026003

Sports Medicine for Coaches and Athletes : Older Individuals and Athletes over 50

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  • ISBN13:

    9789057026003

  • ISBN10:

    9057026007

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2000-10-01
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis
  • Purchase Benefits
List Price: $55.00

Summary

A practical guide and concise sports medicine reference, this book is written exclusively for older individuals and athletes over 50. The authors' experiences combine to make the latest sports medicine research relevant and accessible to those who participate in sports.

Author Biography

Marc A. Rogers, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Maryland-College Park.

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Series ix
Preface xi
About the Authors xiii
Basic Physiology and Biochemistry of Aging
1(8)
Screening for Health Status Before Physical Activity
9(8)
Principles of Exercise Prescription
17(12)
Management of Sports Injuries for Athletes and Those Over Age 50
29(40)
Exercise Training Adaptations in Older Individuals
69(6)
Physical Activity and Longevity
75(6)
Temperature Regulation During Exercise in Older People
81(12)
Nutritional Concerns for Exercise in Older People
93(14)
Gender Differences in Exercise and Aging
107(4)
Diseases Associated with the Aging Process and the Effects of Exercise Training
111(10)
Glossary 121(14)
Index 135

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