Women's Health & Physical Fitness

Identifies the benefits of regular exercise and fitness at all stages of life. Describes the current physical activity guidelines for healthy American adults, focusing on those specifically applicable to women. Explains the components of a good physical activity program and why each one is important for a woman’s health. Describes the fitness requirements for women during pregnancy and after menopause.

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Learning Objectives

Identify the benefits of regular exercise and fitness at all stages of life.
Describe the current physical activity guidelines for healthy American adults, focusing on those specifically applicable to women.
Explain the components of a good physical activity program and why each one is important for a woman’s health.
Describe the fitness requirements for women during pregnancy and after menopause.

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Instructor	B. Sternberg, Ph.D.
Contact Hours:	3
More Information About This Course:	Women's Health & Physical Fitness Accreditation PDF
# of Pages	69

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