| 359 | Thursday, April 10, 2008 |
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| 11:00 AM-12:15 PM | Convention Center:201BC |
| AAPAR/Council on Aging and Adult Development |
| Fitness Standards for the Senior, Active Population |
| THE GOLDEN RULE Standards for measuring physical excellence are abundant and well-known for age cohort groups from primary level children, through adolescence, and into the adult years. However, when it comes to our seasoned adults, especially those who have minimal multi-factorial limitations, comparative standards are lacking or non-existent. This seminar will present the culmination of a ten year study to develop initial standards of physical fitness excellence for the 65+ age group for both genders. A historical review of senior programs in the U.S. will preclude the presentation of four standards of comparison for the active senior participant. |
Keyword(s): aging/older adult issues, research, standards and ethics
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| Speaker: Mathew A. McIntosh, Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV |