Setting Healthy Goals Test with COMPLETE SOLUTION

(Online Content) Discuss the difference between short-term and long-term fitness goals. Provide an example of each. - 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? - 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. - 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? - 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