The masters athlete  understanding the role of sport and exercise in optimizing aging /  [electronic resource] : 
edited by Joseph Baker, Sean Horton, and Patricia Weir 
 - London ;  New York :  Routledge,  2009 
 - 1 online resource 
<br/><br/> Title from PDF title page (viewed Sept. 30, 2009)  This edition published in the Taylor & Francis e-Library, 2009 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index 
<br/><br/>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 Jorg 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 
<br/><br/><br/>Mode of access: Internet 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780203885512 (electronic bk.) 0203885511 (electronic bk.) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Sports for older people<br/>Physical fitness for older people