| Description |
xii, 204 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
The emergence of Masters sport : participatory trends and historical developments / Patricia Weir, Joseph Baker, and Sean Horton -- Statistical modeling of age trends in Masters Athletes / Michael Stones -- Peak exercise performance, muscle strength, and power in Masters Athletes / Hirofumi Tanaka -- The effects of aging and sustained exercise involvement on cardiovascular function in older persons / Steven A. Hawkins -- Maintenance of skilled performance with age : lessons from the Masters / Joseph Baker and Jörg Schorer -- Aging and recovery : implications for the Masters Athlete / James Fell and Andrew Williams -- Understanding Masters Athletes' motivation for sport / Nikola Medic -- Masters Athletes as role models? Combating stereotypes of aging / Sean Horton -- Masters sport as a strategy for managing the aging process / Rylee A. Dionigi -- Physical activity : what role does it play in achieving successful aging? / Patricia Weir -- Injury epidemiology, health, and performance in Masters Athletes / William J. Montelpare -- The future of Masters games : implications for policy and research / Roy J. Shephard |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Sports for older people.
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Physical fitness for older people.
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| Author |
Baker, Joe, 1969-
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Horton, Sean.
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Weir, Patricia.
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| LC no. |
2009003722 |
| ISBN |
9780415476560 hardback alkaline paper |
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0415476569 hardback alkaline paper |
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9780415476577 paperback alkaline paper |
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0415476577 paperback alkaline paper |
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