Sports and Aging: A Prescription for Longevity

Sports and Aging is a 2023 Choice Outstanding Academic Title that explores the role of sports in aging, with contributions from a diverse group of physically active individuals aged fifty and older. The book examines whether common characteristics can promote long, happy, healthy, and meaningful lifespans, and includes personal accounts from a range of contributors across genders, social classes, and backgrounds.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 324 pages
Publication date: 23 May 2022
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press

In the captivating book titled "Sports and Aging," a diverse cohort of physically active individuals, spanning various age groups, including scholar-athletes, fifty years and older, delve into the intricate interplay between sports and aging. This captivating collection of personal narratives encompasses a wide spectrum of contributors, representing diverse genders, social classes, racial, ethnic, national, religious, and educational backgrounds. The primary objective of this insightful endeavor is to explore whether there exist common threads that can foster long, joyful, healthy, and meaningful lifespans.

Contributors to this remarkable book range from a ninety-six-year-old great-grandmother to a former Olympian, each sharing their unique perspectives and experiences. Many contributors have leveraged education as a powerful tool to improve their circumstances, find solace and purpose in serving others, and ultimately enhance their overall well-being and temperament. For all participants, the engagement in sports or physical activity has brought about profound benefits, including improved health, enhanced mood, and a strong sense of community.

Through their captivating stories, "Sports and Aging" offers a profound exploration of the transformative power of sports in the aging journey. It sheds light on the ways in which sports can foster resilience, foster social connections, and promote physical and mental well-being. This book serves as a valuable resource for individuals of all ages, providing valuable insights and inspiration for embracing the joys of sports and physical activity throughout one's life. Whether you are an active athlete or simply interested in exploring the role of sports in aging, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to live a vibrant, fulfilling, and purposeful life.

Weight: 490g
Dimension: 152 x 230 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781496231611