(Online Content) Discuss the difference between short-term and long-term fitness
goals. Provide an example of each. - ANS A short-term goal is a task to complete a
long-term goal. A long-term goal is a goal set for you to achieve with 3-5 years,
while short-term goals take a few days, weeks, or maybe months. An example of a
short-term goal is to get on the A/B honor roll at school, which only take 2-3
months. An example of a long-term goal is going and completing college, as it
takes 3-4 years to complete college for a bachelor's degree.
(Journal Activity) You have decided that you are ready to start a fitness program.
Why is it important to set short-term and long-term goals? How will you keep track
of your progress toward reaching your goals? Why is it important to reflect on
your progress? - ANS It is important to set short-term goals so that you don't try to
overwork yourself by doing to much stuff at once. It is important to set long-term
goals so that you can have a plan for your life, so that you aren't wandering around
aimlessly. To keep track of my progress I would record my weight every other day
of the program. It is important to reflect on the progress made so that I know what
parts work in the program and what parts don't, and also to see how my body is
reacting to the program.
Summarize the main steps an individual should take when developing an action
plan. - ANS 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.
What is the purpose of an action plan? - ANS An action plan can identify ways that
milestones and short-term goals can be reached while working toward a long-term
goal.
Which of the following is NOT a necessary step to effectively prioritize goals?
A.
determining a set of tasks for each goal
B.
deciding which goals are most important
C.
outlining goals
D.
organizing goals into categories - ANS A.
determining a set of tasks for each goal
Explain why it is important to create measurable goals. - ANS It is important to
create measurable goals in order to determine the point at which the goal has
been achieved. Also, a measurable goal can help improve motivation by allowing
an individual to effectively track progress toward meeting the goal. This step-by-
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