Chapter 11 Objectives

Objectives: When you complete this chapter, you will be able to do the following:

Describe the physical, psychological, and social benefits of fitness activities
Distinguish between the four health-related components of fitness and explain the specifics of each component
Describe the methods to assess physical fitness levels
Identify ways to create successful physical fitness programs
Describe the advantages of weight maintenance through fitness workouts
Summarize the advantages of fitness programs for women throughout the life span