Health: Setting Healthy Goals

Once an action plan is in place, it should not be changed.

What is the purpose of brainstorming during the development of an action plan? A. It keeps the list of action steps to a minimum. B. It increases the likelihood that key points will be included. C. It ensures that only essential items are included on the list of action steps. D. all of the above

Tasks are required activities that need to take place in order to complete a goal.

Modifying your personal action plan can impede personal fitness goals.

When creating the final version of your action plan you want to ensure that all of the following are true of your action plan EXCEPT: A. all of the goals that you created for yourself are realistic and can be met B. all of the goals reflect the same specific topic C. you have created a time frame for yourself in which to achieve your goals D. each goal is flexible and can be easily modified

Which of the following would NOT be an example of a long-term goal? A. lose 30 pounds in eight months B. run a marathon in two years C. run a 5k in three weeks D. qualify for a triathlon in one year

Why is it important that goals be measurable? A. It is easier to determine when a measurable goal is met than an unmeasurable one. B. Motivation is improved when progress is measurable. C. Having measurable goals increases the likelihood that the goals will be attained. D. all of the above

Which of the following is NOT a short-term fitness goal? A. working out 3 times a week B. losing 1 pound per week C. establishing healthier nutritional habits D. eating twice as many fruits each day

What is the MOST likely consequence of setting unrealistic goals? A. The individual will achieve a result greater than expected. B. The individual will experience greater motivation toward reaching the goal. C. The individual will become discouraged and stop working toward the goal. D. The individual will reach the goal, but be discouraged from making any goals in the future

Short-term goals can be set to help achieve specific long-term goals.

Which of the following tasks would least help an individual achieve a goal to safely lose weight? A. finding an exercise partner B. buying newer, smaller clothes C. adopting a daily exercise regimen D. establishing healthy eating habits

Which of the following is the most important step in the process of setting goals? A. brainstorming B. devising a way to achieve the goals C. determining a long list of goals D. measuring progress toward achieving goals

The first thing a student should do when developing an action plan is __________.

It is not beneficial to have an effective purpose when setting goals.

Which of the following is an example of a healthy short-term goal? A. bench press an additional 100 pounds B. lose 40 pounds C. eat nutritious meals D. improve grades from one academic year to the next

The purpose of an action plan is to __________. A. prioritize goals B. map out milestones and goals C. organize goals into categories D. reduce the number of goals

Which of the following steps to developing an action plan includes the process of brainstorming? A. clarifying the goal B. listing actions C. monitoring and reviewing D. analyzing and organizing