1 BOOK: Taylor, A.W. & Johnson, M.J. (2008). Physiology of exercise and healthy aging. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics. Chapters to read: Introduction, 1-3 and 5-10. * You will find the book in the Library: ORIA
8 ELECTRONIC ARTICLES:
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Arent, S. M., Landers, D. M. & Etnier, J. L. (2000). The effects of exercise on mood in older adults: A meta-analytic review. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 8(4), 407-430. * The article is available online: Click here to download.
Chodzko-Zajko, W. J., Proctor, D. N., FSingh, M. A. F., Minson, C. T., Nigg, C. R., Salem, G. J. & Skinner, J. S. (2009). American College of Sports Medicine position stand. Exercise and physical activity for older adults. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 41(7), 1510-1530. * The article is available online: Click here to download.
Christensen, K., Doblhammer, G., Rau, R. & Vauper, J. W. (2009). Ageing populations: the challenges ahead. Lancet, 374, 1196-1208. * The article is available online: Click here to download. ** It's also available here: Click here to download.
DiPietro, L. (2001). Physical activity in aging: Changes in patterns and their relationship to health and function. The Journals of Gerontology, 56(Spec No 2), 13-22. * The article is available online: Click here to download
Hunter, G. R., McCarthy, J. P. & Bamman, M. M. (2004). Effects of resistance training on older adults. Sports Medicine, 34(5), 329-348. * The article is available online: Click here to download
Netz, Y., Wu, M. J., Becker, B. J. & Tenenbaum, G. (2005). Physical activity and psychological well-being in advanced age: A meta-analysis of intervention studies. Psychology and Aging, 20, 272-284 * The article is available online: Click here to download
Solberg, P. A., Kvamme, N. H., Raastad, T., Ommundsen, Y., Tomten, S. E., Halvari, H. ... Hallén, J. (2011). Effects of different types of exercise on muscle mass, strength, function and well-being in elderly. European Journal of Sport Science, 13(1), 112-125. * The article is available online: Click here to download
Solberg, P. A., Halvari, H., Ommundsen, Y. & Hopkins, W. G. (2014). A 1-year follow-up of effects of exercise programs on well-being in older adults. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 22(1), 52-64. * The article is available online: Click here to download
1 PRINTED ARTICLE: Landers, K. A., Hunter, G. R., Wetzstein, C. J., Bamman, M. M. & Weinsier, R. L. (2001). The interrelationship among muscle mass, strength and the ability to perform pysical tasks of daily living in younger and older women. The Journals of Gerontology, 56(19), B443-448. * Handouts. |