Contents:

Part I. Policy and practice related to exercise and function. 1. Impact of policy on physical activity participation and where we need to go / Colin Milner and Jenifer Milner --
2. Promoting physical activity in later life: how to respond to frequently asked questions and concerns about physical activity / Andiara Schwingel, Emerson Sebastiāo, and Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko --
3. Consensus on evidence-based participation screening and risk stratification / Darren Warburton, Shannon Bredin, Veronica Jamnik, Roy Shephard, and Norman Gledhill --
4. Benefits of physical activity on cognitive functioning in older adults / Danielle Wischenka, Carlos Marquez, and Katarina Friberg Felsted --
Part II. Aerobic exercises and stretching. 5. Aerobic exercise for older adults / Dale Avers --
6. Exercise for osteoarthritis of the hip and knee --
7. The flexibility debate: implications for health and function as we age / Liza Stathokostas and Anthony Vandervoort --
Part III. Resistance exercise. 8. Resistance training: recommendations for age-relevant benefits / James Konopack --
9. Resistance exercise to prevent and manage sarcopenia and dynapenia / Timothy Law, Leatha Clark, and Brian Clark --
Part IV. Balance exercise. 10. Tai Chi to promote balance training / Carol Rogers --
Part V. Physical activity as a determinant of health / 11. The theoretical basis for engagement in physical activity among older adults / Claudio Nigg and Zoe Durand --
12. Psychosocial factors associated with physical activity in older adults / Mary Greaney, Faith Lees, Bryan Blissmer, Deborah Riebe and Phillip Clark --
Part VI. Cross-setting approaches to increase function and physical activity. 13. Incorporating function and physical activity across all settings / Barbara Resnick and Marie Boltz.