The masters athlete [ understanding the role of sport and exercise in optimizing aging

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Baker, Joseph , 1969- (Author), Horton, Sean (Author), Weir, Patricia (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ;New York : Routledge , c2009
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245 1 4 |a The masters athlete [  |h electronic resource] :   |b understanding the role of sport and exercise in optimizing aging   |c edited by Joseph Baker, Sean Horton, and Patricia Weir 
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500 |a This edition published in the Taylor & Francis e-Library, 2009 
500 |a Title from PDF title page (viewed Sept 30, 2009) 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references and index 
505 0 |a 1. The emergence of Masters sport : participatory trends and historical developments -- 2. Statistical modeling of age trends in Masters Athletes -- 3. Peak exercise performance, muscle strength, and power in Masters Athletes -- 4. The effects of aging and sustained exercise involvement on cardiovascular function in older persons -- 5. Maintenance of skilled performance with age : lessons from the Masters -- 6. Aging and recovery : implications for the Masters Athlete -- 7. Understanding Masters Athletes' motivation for sport -- 8. Masters Athletes as role models? Combating stereotypes of aging --9. Masters sport as a strategy for managing the aging process -- 10. Physical activity : what role does it play in achieving successful aging? -- 11. Injury epidemiology, health, and performance in Masters Athletes -- 12. The future of Masters games : implications for policy and research 
650 0 |a Physical fitness for older people 
650 0 |a Sports for older people 
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700 1 |a Horton, Sean ,   |e author 
700 1 |a Weir, Patricia ,   |e author 
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