Ageing, Physical Activity and Health
International Perspectives
Herausgeber: Volkwein-Caplan, Karin; McConatha, Jasmin Tahmaseb
Ageing, Physical Activity and Health
International Perspectives
Herausgeber: Volkwein-Caplan, Karin; McConatha, Jasmin Tahmaseb
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This book examines the challenges presented by an ageing global population, our varying expectations of healthy ageing, and the importance of exercise and physical activity for the elderly.
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This book examines the challenges presented by an ageing global population, our varying expectations of healthy ageing, and the importance of exercise and physical activity for the elderly.
Produktdetails
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- Verlag: Jenny Stanford Publishing
- Seitenzahl: 240
- Erscheinungstermin: 6. Dezember 2019
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 231mm x 155mm x 15mm
- Gewicht: 340g
- ISBN-13: 9780367894160
- ISBN-10: 0367894165
- Artikelnr.: 58411815
- Verlag: Jenny Stanford Publishing
- Seitenzahl: 240
- Erscheinungstermin: 6. Dezember 2019
- Englisch
- Abmessung: 231mm x 155mm x 15mm
- Gewicht: 340g
- ISBN-13: 9780367894160
- ISBN-10: 0367894165
- Artikelnr.: 58411815
Karin Volkwein-Caplan is Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, USA. She has published extensively on gender, HIV/AIDS and Sport, Sexual Harassment in Sport, Ethics in Sport, as well as Healthy Aging and Fitness. Her publications include more than 60 articles as well as 10 book volumes. She is also co-editor of two book series: "Sport, Culture and Society" and "Healthy Aging and Fitness", and has served on the Editorial Board of the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education since 2012 Jasmin Tahmaseb McConatha is Professor in the Department of Psychology at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, USA. She specializes in adult development, gerontology and cultural psychology. For 25 years she has conducted research and taught courses on culture, ageing, and well-being. This work has resulted in dozens of published papers, chapters and three books. She directs a World Health sponsored "Age Friendly Communities" project in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Dr. Tahmaseb-McConatha is an advocate for the rights of older men and women from diverse backgrounds in their fight against ageist practices and policies. She is co-editor of two books series: "Healthy Aging and Fitness" and "Sport, Culture and Society"
Introduction PART A: Importance of Culture, Community, and the Impact of
Well-Being in the Aging Process 1. The Social and Cultural Context of
Well-Being and Physical Activity in Later Life in the USA 2. The Active
Ageing Paradigm and Physical Activity of Older People in Germany 3. Global
Aging in Portugal 4. Functional characteristics of older adults in Mexico
and Latin America: health promotion programs 5. Aging in Ghana: A Public
Health and Cultural Perspective PART B: Effects of Physical Activity and
Exercise on the Aging Population 6. Aging and Health Promotion In Brazil 7.
Healthy Aging in Cuba through Physical Activity 8. Aging and Fitness
Programs: Influencing Factors, Professional Intervention, and Challenges in
Spain 9. Physical Activity, Health, and Body Image of Older Adults in the
Czech Republic 10. Active and Fit While Climbing the Ladder of Life:
Physical Activity in Old Age in the Young Country Israel 11. Aging, Health,
and Physical Activity in Iran PART C: Chronic Conditions and the Impact of
Physical Activity and Exercise 12. Coping with Chronic Illness in the
Twenty-First Century: the Global Diabetes Crisis 13. Education, Physical
Activity, and Healthy Aging in Italy: Theoretical and Operating Dimensions
14. Achieving Active and Healthy Aging in Sri Lanka Conclusion
Well-Being in the Aging Process 1. The Social and Cultural Context of
Well-Being and Physical Activity in Later Life in the USA 2. The Active
Ageing Paradigm and Physical Activity of Older People in Germany 3. Global
Aging in Portugal 4. Functional characteristics of older adults in Mexico
and Latin America: health promotion programs 5. Aging in Ghana: A Public
Health and Cultural Perspective PART B: Effects of Physical Activity and
Exercise on the Aging Population 6. Aging and Health Promotion In Brazil 7.
Healthy Aging in Cuba through Physical Activity 8. Aging and Fitness
Programs: Influencing Factors, Professional Intervention, and Challenges in
Spain 9. Physical Activity, Health, and Body Image of Older Adults in the
Czech Republic 10. Active and Fit While Climbing the Ladder of Life:
Physical Activity in Old Age in the Young Country Israel 11. Aging, Health,
and Physical Activity in Iran PART C: Chronic Conditions and the Impact of
Physical Activity and Exercise 12. Coping with Chronic Illness in the
Twenty-First Century: the Global Diabetes Crisis 13. Education, Physical
Activity, and Healthy Aging in Italy: Theoretical and Operating Dimensions
14. Achieving Active and Healthy Aging in Sri Lanka Conclusion
Introduction PART A: Importance of Culture, Community, and the Impact of
Well-Being in the Aging Process 1. The Social and Cultural Context of
Well-Being and Physical Activity in Later Life in the USA 2. The Active
Ageing Paradigm and Physical Activity of Older People in Germany 3. Global
Aging in Portugal 4. Functional characteristics of older adults in Mexico
and Latin America: health promotion programs 5. Aging in Ghana: A Public
Health and Cultural Perspective PART B: Effects of Physical Activity and
Exercise on the Aging Population 6. Aging and Health Promotion In Brazil 7.
Healthy Aging in Cuba through Physical Activity 8. Aging and Fitness
Programs: Influencing Factors, Professional Intervention, and Challenges in
Spain 9. Physical Activity, Health, and Body Image of Older Adults in the
Czech Republic 10. Active and Fit While Climbing the Ladder of Life:
Physical Activity in Old Age in the Young Country Israel 11. Aging, Health,
and Physical Activity in Iran PART C: Chronic Conditions and the Impact of
Physical Activity and Exercise 12. Coping with Chronic Illness in the
Twenty-First Century: the Global Diabetes Crisis 13. Education, Physical
Activity, and Healthy Aging in Italy: Theoretical and Operating Dimensions
14. Achieving Active and Healthy Aging in Sri Lanka Conclusion
Well-Being in the Aging Process 1. The Social and Cultural Context of
Well-Being and Physical Activity in Later Life in the USA 2. The Active
Ageing Paradigm and Physical Activity of Older People in Germany 3. Global
Aging in Portugal 4. Functional characteristics of older adults in Mexico
and Latin America: health promotion programs 5. Aging in Ghana: A Public
Health and Cultural Perspective PART B: Effects of Physical Activity and
Exercise on the Aging Population 6. Aging and Health Promotion In Brazil 7.
Healthy Aging in Cuba through Physical Activity 8. Aging and Fitness
Programs: Influencing Factors, Professional Intervention, and Challenges in
Spain 9. Physical Activity, Health, and Body Image of Older Adults in the
Czech Republic 10. Active and Fit While Climbing the Ladder of Life:
Physical Activity in Old Age in the Young Country Israel 11. Aging, Health,
and Physical Activity in Iran PART C: Chronic Conditions and the Impact of
Physical Activity and Exercise 12. Coping with Chronic Illness in the
Twenty-First Century: the Global Diabetes Crisis 13. Education, Physical
Activity, and Healthy Aging in Italy: Theoretical and Operating Dimensions
14. Achieving Active and Healthy Aging in Sri Lanka Conclusion