This supplemental issue of the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity (JAPA) presents research from the 7th World Congress on Aging and Physical Activity, held July 26 to 29, 2008, in Tsukuba, Japan. The theme of the conference was Active Aging: Focus on Longevity and Physical Activity. The abstracts present topics that were discussed at the conference, including adult nutrition, exercise interventions, and physical activity and quality of life in older adults. The issue provides the abstracts of the presentations that were held each day.

JAPA publishes original research articles from contributing authors throughout the world. The articles explore the aging process from psychological, physiological, and sociological perspectives, providing readers with a broader understanding of the multidimensional factors influencing the aging process. Articles found in JAPA examine the development, implementation, and evaluation of physical activity programs among older adults derived from research in biological, behavioral, and social sciences.

Symposium Schedule
7/26 Sat 13:15-15:00
Masters Sport: The Inside Story
Bevan C. Grant, PhD, Mary Ann Kluge, Linda Glick, Rylee Dionigi

7/26 Sat 15:15-17:30
Relationship of Muscle Fatigue and Muscle Activity on Functional Performance Tasks in Older Adults
Gareth R. Jones, PhD, Charles L. Rice, PhD, Norihiro Shima, PhD, Jennifer M. Jakobi, PhD

7/27 Sun 13:15-15:00
Social Strategies for Promoting Masters Sports
Makoto Chogahara, PhD, Rylee Dionigi, PhD, Takafumi Yamaha, MA, Chiyo Tsuruichi, Nobuhiro Ishizawa, PhD

7/27 Sun 15:15-17:30
Innovative Physical Activity Programs: The Implementation Challenge
Marijke Hopman-Rock, PhD, Marcia Ory PhD, Ellen Freiberger PhD, Yukitoshi Aoyagi PhD, Marijke Hopman-Rock PhD, MSc, MA

7/28 Mon 09:30-12:00
Adapting Tests and Training to Demented and Very Old Adults
Michael Brach, PhD, Sabine Eichberg, Yael Netz, PhD, Gregory Gass, PhD, Michael Brach

7/28 Mon 15:15-17:30
Comprehensive Mass Health Examination for Community-Dwelling Elderly People for Successful Aging
Hajime Iwasa, Hunkyung Kim, Jinhee Kwon, Ayano Kusumoto

7/28 Mon 15:15-17:30
First Step to Active Health: A Scientifically Based Exercise Program for Older Adults Now Translated Into Japanese
Michael E. Rogers, PhD, Phillip Page, MS, Nobuo Takeshima, PhD, Mary E. Sanders, PhD

7/28 Mon 15:15-17:30
Age, Physical Activity, and Psychological Well-Being
Charles H. Hillman, PhD, Wojtek Chodzko-Zajko, PhD, Keita Kamijo, PhD, Nadja Schott, PhD, Andiara Schwingel, PhD