Setting Healthy Goals – Flashcards

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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Personal action plans should not be flexible and cannot be modified. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Short-term goals can be set to help achieve specific long-term goals. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The first thing a student should do when developing an action plan is __________. A. organize a list of action items B. prioritize essential actions C. write a list of actions D. clarify the goal Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

How does setting a specific timeframe in which to complete a goal increase the chances of the goal being met? A. It creates accountability by establishing deadlines. B. It allows a goal-setter to say "I'll reach that goal when I get to it." C. It allows a goal-setter to establish unrealistic goals. D. It does not allow short-term goals to feed into a larger goal. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

It is not beneficial to have an effective purpose when setting goals. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Once an action plan is in place, it should not be changed. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.