Physical Activity, Aging and Sports

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AGING & SPORTS, VOL. III. "TOWARD HEALTHY AGING-INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES-Part 1," ISBN 0-937829-06-4(v. III) (eds. Harris, S.; Suominen, H.; Era, P.; Harris, W.) VOL. IV. "TOWARD HEALTHY AGING-INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES-Part 2," ISBN 0-937829-07-2(v. IV) Jan. 1994. Series-Vol. I-IV, ISBN 0-937829-05-6. (eds. Harris, S.; Heikkinen, E.; Harris, W.). Edited selected papers from the 3rd International Conference "Physical Activity & Sports for Healthy Aging" (Jyvaskyla, Finland, June, 1992), in two volumes, Complement Vol. I (1989), ISBN 0-937829-03-X(v. I) & Vol. II (1992), ISBN 0-937829-04-8(v. II) & chart the direction for future research, programs & policy in rapidly growing fields of exercise, aging, sports, rehabilitation, & health. Volume III includes research & theory on functional aging, physiology, cardiovascular performance, osteoporosis, muscles, kinesiology; nutrition; exercise programs; mobility; Master athletes; & physical exercise in healthy aging. Volume IV includes articles on behavior, cognition, personality, motivation, genetic & environmental effects of exercise, life situation determinants, active lifestyles; exercise benefits, physical activity programs, women & physical activity, successful aging; sports, Tai Chi, Senior Olympics, aerobic exercise. The four interdisciplinary volumes on aging & physical activity incorporate a body of data in a new & growing field of knowledge: a major resource for researchers, educators, practitioners, physicians, scientists, exercise physiologists, physical educators, therapists & those interested in programming, policy, nutrition, & multicultural comparisons. Order from the Center for the Study of Aging Publishing, 706 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 - (518) 462-8105; FAX (518) 462-1339. $39.95 plus shipping each volume.