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9780736053648

Measurement Issues in Aging and Physical Activity : Proceedings of the 10th Measurement and Evaluation Symposium

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  • ISBN13:

    9780736053648

  • ISBN10:

    0736053646

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2005-10-12
  • Publisher: Human Kinetics
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Summary

Based on the 10th Measurement and Evaluation Symposium, "Measurement Issues and Challenges in Aging Research," Measurement Issues in Aging and Physical Activityconsiders research from experts around the world relating to the latest questions, challenges, and techniques in aging and measurement. The reference addresses a range of topics in aging research, including issues from the fields of kinesiology, biology, physiology, technology, urban planning, measurement, and statistics.Measurement Issues in Aging and Physical Activitybreaks new ground with a discussion of multicultural factors related to physical activity promotion and intervention. Ideas include using culture as a catalyst for active living and using culture-based physical activity as an alternative approach to promotion of active living. The reference further examines multicultural issues with a look at alternative medicine, including an account of a demonstration of qi-gong, a traditional Chinese exercise, from the symposium.-Measurement Issues in Aging and Physical Activityalso provides information on the benefits of and barriers to exercise in older adults;-interventions to improve quality of life in older adults;-advanced statistical methodologies, with discussion of structural equation modeling and longitudinal data analysis; and-issues regarding training of future aging research and measurement specialists. In addition, a new term, kinesmetrics, is introduced for the field of measurement and evaluation. Kinesmetrics is defined as a discipline for developing and applying measurement theory, statistics, and mathematical analysis to the field of kinesiology.The groundbreaking Measurement Issues in Aging and Physical Activityexplores subjects in a range of research topics. For both veterans and newcomers to the field, this reference will be a comprehensive guide to the latest research on aging in measurement and physical activity.The 10th Measurement and Evaluation Symposium was supported by the American Association for Active Lifestyle and Fitness (AAALF), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the Measurement and Evaluation Council, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Human Kinetics.

Table of Contents

Sponsors xi
Contributors xiii
Preface xv
Part I Critical Issues in Aging and Physical Activity Research
Chapter 1 Human Gene Map, Physical Activity, and Aging
3(8)
Tuomo Rankinen, PhD
Genetics and Health-Related Fitness
3(2)
Genetic Research Approaches: Candidate Genes Versus Genomic Linkage Scans
5(2)
Genetics, Aging, and Health-Related Fitness
7(3)
Summary and Conclusions
10(1)
Chapter 2 Physical Activity and Older Adults: Impact on Physical Frailty and Disability
11(12)
Miriam E. Nelson, PhD, FACSM, and Rebecca Seguin, MS, CSCS
Overview of the Health Benefits of Exercise and Older Adults
12(1)
Initial Strength Training Research With Older Adults
13(1)
Frailty and Falls
13(6)
Bone and Joint Health
19(1)
Endurance
20(1)
Strength and Functional Performance
20(1)
A Variety of Strength Training Prescriptions
21(1)
The Potential of Power Training
22(1)
Conclusion
22(1)
Chapter 3 Exercise Dose-Response Effects in Older Adults
23(12)
Roy J. Shephard
Relative Versus Absolute Intensity of Effort
23(1)
Experimental Evidence
24(1)
Some Problems of Research Design
25(1)
Is Aerobic Fitness Enough?
26(1)
Moderate or Intense Physical Activity? A Public Policy Debate
26(1)
Consensus Recommendations
27(1)
Systematic Review of Dose-Response Issues
28(1)
All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality
28(5)
Research Priorities
33(2)
Chapter 4 Control and Regulation of Movement in Elderly Adults
35(14)
Caroline J. Ketcham and George E. Stelmach
Movement Characteristics
37(5)
Coordination
42(2)
Skill Learning
44(1)
Visual Monitoring
45(1)
Concluding Remarks
46(3)
Chapter 5 Environment, Culture, and Physical Activity of Older Persons
49(8)
Uriel Cohen, DArch, and Ruth Cohen, PhD
Culture: A Working Definition
49(1)
Active Living: A Working Definition
50(1)
Benefits of Active Living: Contributions to Physical and Mental Health
50(1)
The Problem: Barriers to Active Living
51(1)
The Premise: Cultural Heritage As a Catalyst for Active Living
51(1)
The Context of the Case Study: History, Culture, Demographics, and Economy
52(2)
Conclusions
54(3)
Part II Measurement Challenges in Aging Research
Chapter 6 Physical Activity, Aging, and Quality of Life: Implications for Measurement
57(12)
Edward McAuley and Steriani Elayslzy
Conceptualizing and Defining Quality of Life
58(1)
Measuring Quality of Life in Physical Activity Research
59(1)
Can Physical Activity Improve Quality of Life in Older Adults?
60(2)
Can Physical Activity Improve Quality of Life in Cancer Patients?
62(1)
Is There a Dose-Response Relationship for Physical Activity Effects on Quality of Life?
63(1)
Issues to Consider in the Physical Activity and Quality of Life Relationship
64(4)
Concluding Remarks
68(1)
Chapter 7 Assessment Issues Related to Physical Activity and Disability
69(12)
James H. Rimmer PhD
Defining Disability
70(2)
Importance of Physical Activity in Improving Function
72(1)
Impact of the Environment on Health and Wellness
73(1)
Measurement Issues in Disability and Physical Activity
74(5)
Conclusion
79(2)
Chapter 8 Measuring the Ever-Changing "Environments" for Physical Activity in Older Adults
81(8)
James R. Morrow, Jr, PhD, and Dale P. Mood, PhD
Measurement Issues
85(1)
Statistical Analysis
86(1)
Sample Instrumentation Issues
86(1)
The Challenge
87(1)
Future Research
88(1)
Chapter 9 Translating Research to Practice: Real-World Evaluation and Measurement Issues in Moving From Efficacy to Effectiveness Research
89(12)
Marcia Ory, PhD, MPH; Diane Dowdy, PhD; Brigid Sanner; Robin Mockenhaupt, PhD, MPH; Laura Leviton, PhD; Russell Glasgow, PhD; Abby King, PhD; Cynthia Castro, PhD; Michele Guerra, MS, CHES; and Sara Wilcox, PhD
The Evolving Research Base
89(2)
Principles of Behavior Change Research
91(1)
Behavioral Change Consortium
92(1)
Active for Life®: Research to Practice
93(5)
Key Measurement/Methods Questions
98(2)
Furthering Translational Research
100(1)
Chapter 10 Qi, Aging, and Measurement: History, Mystery, and Controversy
101(14)
Weimo Zhu, PhD
What Are Qi and Qi-Gong?
101(1)
A Brief History of Qi-Gong
102(3)
Qi-Gong and the World
105(1)
Qi-Gong Schools and Classification
106(1)
Mystery and Controversy Surrounding Qi-Gong
107(2)
Qi-Gong and Health
109(1)
Qi-Gong and Aging
110(1)
Qi Measurement and Challenges
111(1)
Future Research Directions
112(3)
Part III New Measurement Methods and Techniques
Chapter 11 Common Shape Models for Trend Curves
115(10)
Roderick P. McDonald
Common Shape Models
120(4)
Conclusions
124(1)
Chapter 12 Emergent Technologies and Remote Clinical Assessment
125(12)
Leigh W. Jerome, PhD
Part IV Measurement in Kinesiology: Past, Present, and Future
Chapter 13 Measurement and Evaluation Council: Past, Present, and Future
137(8)
Ted A. Baumgartner
Structure
137(1)
Past
137(1)
Present
138(2)
Future
140(5)
Chapter 14 The Changing Face of the Measurement Specialist in Kinesiology
145(8)
Stephen Silverman, EdD
Coming Clean
146(1)
Changes in the Measurement and Evaluation Field
146(2)
Issues and Questions for the Future
148(4)
Conclusion
152(1)
Appendix: The 10th Measurement and Evaluation Symposium Program 153(10)
References 163(26)
About the Editors 189

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