Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults - Hardcover

Jones, C. Jessie; Rose, Debra A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0736045139 ISBN 13: 9780736045131

Publisher: Human Kinetics(ADVANTAGE) (Consignment), 2005

Synopsis

Presents the competency-based objectives fitness instructors should know to lead safe and effective physical activity programs for older adults.

About this title

Review:

Physical Activity Instruction of Older Adults," is the first major textbook to detail the fundamental knowledge and skills that physical activity instructors of older adults need."
The Journal on Active Aging

About the Author:

C. Jessie Jones has an extensive teaching and research background in the area of gerokinesiology. Her specialist areas include assessing the functional fitness of older adults and designing senior fitness programmes. Debra J. Rose is internationally recognised for her work in fall risk reduction assessment. Both authors are professors in the division of kinesiology and health science at California State University and also co-direct the Centre for Successful Ageing.

About this edition

• Publisher: Human Kinetics(ADVANTAGE) (Consignment)
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0736045139
• ISBN 13: 9780736045131
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 424