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Pollock, Michael L. – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1976
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Aerobics, Athletics, Exercise (Physiology)
Lyon, Lesley – 1981
This directory is designed to help its users locate colleges and universities in the United States that offer physical fitness programs for older adults. The directory's annotations include: program area, scope of activities comprising the program, target population, duration of program, and special comments. The focus of the listed programs is on…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Adult Programs, Exercise, Health Education
Solomon, A. H.; MacBeth, Jon L. – 1979
The problems facing older adults when coping with mandatory retirement are discussed. Existing programs, volunteer and government sponsored, are briefly described. Specifically emphasized is the need to recognize the importance of regular physical exercise to maintain health and widen horizons. (JD)
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Exercise (Physiology), Gerontology, Health Services
Etkin, Caryn D.; Prohaska, Thomas R.; Harris, Bette Ann; Latham, Nancy; Jette, Alan – Gerontologist, 2006
Purpose: We describe the results of the dissemination of an efficacious, home-based exercise program called Strong for Life as it was implemented in a nationwide, volunteer caregiving program called Faith in Action, including training of volunteers who implemented the program, recruitment of older adult participants, exercise adherence, and…
Descriptors: Feasibility Studies, Older Adults, Homebound, Surveys

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