Unit 3, Chapter 3

determining a set of tasks for each goal

Setting realistic goals is important because it keeps an individual's motivation up.

The first step in developing an action plan is to clarify the goal by visualizing an outcome, determining the goal's measurability, and by looking at possible difficulties that may arise in pursuing the goal. The second step is to create a list of possible actions by brainstorming as many ideas as possible. After this brainstormed list is developed, it should be analyzed and prioritized so that only the essential actions remain. These essential actions should be organized into a plan of sequenced steps. Finally, the plan should be monitored and reviewed to determine its effectiveness toward reaching a goal. If it can be improved, the plan should be adjusted to optimize results.

Tasks are activities that must be done on a daily or recurring basis in order to accomplish a goal. An individual who wishes to accomplish a goal must determine what tasks must be completed in order to reach the goal. An effective list of tasks will include the necessary steps an individual should take to reach the desired goal. For example, a student wishing to obtain a driver's license might set tasks for practicing driving, taking practice written tests for the driving exam, and reviewing the driving laws.

An action plan can identify ways that milestones and short-term goals can be reached while working toward a long-term goal.

It is important to create measurable goals in order to determine the point at which the goal has been achieved.

establishing healthier nutritional habits

devising a way to achieve the goals

Buying newer, smaller clothes

Eat nutritious meals

all of the goals reflect the same specific topic

Clarify the goal

It creates accountability by establishing deadlines.

False

All of the above

False

Lifestyle changes

The incidence of obesity in children and adolescents has increased over the years as more children lead sedentary lifestyles coupled with poor nutritional intake.

The FITT principle helps determine the frequency, intensity, time, and type of each fitness activity. Different fitness activities require different frequencies, intensities, and time.

All of the above

Attempting to do too much at once can lead to injury. Also, it can lead to discouragement as individuals are unable to meet fitness goals that are set too high.

The starting skill level of the physical activities included in a personal fitness program should be determined from other individuals' fitness programs.

to track and monitor progress

varying the types of physical activity, keeping physical fitness fun, developing an interest in life sports, and registering for fitness programs.

appearance

Including lifestyle activities in a personal fitness program can be beneficial because it increases the total amount of time spent on fitness activities in a given day without requiring much additional time.

All of the above

Failure to ease into an exercise program can lead to injury and discouragement.

True

the time of day physical activity will be performed

False

three to five days a week

False

A combination of poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle are leading to greater occurrences of obesity in children and adolescents.

easier to stick to an exercise program

All of the above

Listing actions

participating only in cardiovascular exercises

The popularity of the activity

Applying the FITT principle

practicing driving

The motivation at the start of a program is often higher than later on when the progress made might be less obvious.

improved grades on individual assignments

All of the above

at least 1 hour per day

Run a 5k in three weeks

True