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Preface | |
Acknowledgments | |
Aging and Wellness | |
Aging World Populations | |
Profile of Older Americans | |
Attitudes Toward Aging | |
Challenging Barriers and Changing Needs | |
Adult Wellness: The Big Picture | |
Wellness Wrap-Up | |
Exercise Science and Changes in Functional Ability | |
Exercise Physiology and Aging Systems | |
Physical Conditions Requiring Special Consideration | |
Wellness Wrap-Up | |
Psychosocial Aspects of Programming | |
Understanding Psychosocial Concepts | |
Identifying Psychosocial Barriers | |
Applying Psychosocial Concepts | |
A New Model | |
Wellness Wrap-Up | |
Programming Guidelines | |
Program Components | |
Safety | |
Providing a Well-Rounded Exercise Program | |
Components of a Fitness Class | |
Wellness Wrap-Up | |
Land-Based Programming | |
Chair Exercise | |
Standing Exercise | |
Low-Impact Aerobic Exercise | |
Resistance Training Exercise | |
Wellness Wrap-Up | |
Water-Based Programming | |
Special Considerations for Water-Exercise Classes | |
General Format | |
Arthritis Water Exercise | |
Wellness Wrap-Up | |
Developing and Promoting Your Program | |
Working in Community-Based Environments | |
Promoting Your Exercise Program | |
Working in Senior-Living Environments | |
Meeting Senior-Living Challenges and Opportunities | |
Crafting a Culture of Wellness | |
Wellness Wrap-Up | |
References | |
Index | |
About the Author | |
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