The masters athlete
Subtitle: understanding the role of exercise in optimizing aging
By: edited by Joseph Baker, Sean Horton and Patricia Weir.
Contributors: Baker, Joseph, 1969-; Horton, Sean.; Weir, Patricia.
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon; New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780415476560; 9780415476577; 9780203885512
Subjects: Sports for older people; Physical fitness for older people
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: The emergence of masters sport : participatory trends and historical developments / Patricia Weir, Joseph Baker & Sean Horton; title: Statistical modeling of age trends in masters athletes / Michael Stones; title: Peak exercise performance, muscle strength and power in masters athletes / Hirofumi Tanaka; title: The role of aging and sustained exercise involvement on cardiovascular function in older persons / Steven A. Hawkins; title: Maintenance of skilled performance with age : lessons from the masters / Joseph Baker and Jörg Schorer; title: Aging and recovery : implications for the masters athlete / James Fell and Andrew Williams; title: Motivation and sport commitment in masters sport / Nikola Medic; title: Masters athletes as role models? : combating stereotypes of aging / Sean Horton; title: Masters sport as a strategy for managing the aging process / Rylee Dionigi; title: Physical activity : what role does it play in achieving successful aging? / Patricia Weir; title: Injury epidemiology, health and performance in masters athletes / William J. Montelpare; title: The future of masters games : implications for policy and research / Roy J. Shephard.