Setting Health and Fitness Goals

What is a characteristic of a short-term goal in the context of health and fitness?

• It is typically achieved within a year or more.

• It is specific and can be achieved in a short period, like a few weeks or months.

• It requires a significant lifestyle change.

• It is vague and open-ended.

Which of the following is an example of a long-term goal in health and fitness?

• Losing 2 pounds in a week.

• Running a marathon in a year.

• Drinking 8 glasses of water daily for a week.

• Completing a 5-day workout challenge.

How do short-term goals support long-term goals?

• They provide immediate results that replace the need for long-term goals.

• They serve as stepping stones that build momentum towards achieving long-term goals.

• They are unrelated and do not impact long-term goals.

• They are more important than long-term goals.

Which of the following is a short-term goal that could support a long-term goal of improving cardiovascular health?

• Running a 5K race in 6 months.

• Walking 10,000 steps daily for a month.

• Reducing cholesterol levels over the next year.

• Completing a triathlon next year.

What is an essential component of a personal health plan using goal-setting?

• Setting only long-term goals.

• Identifying one long-term goal and several supporting short-term goals.

• Focusing solely on diet changes.

• Avoiding any form of exercise.

Which of the following is an example of a short-term goal for someone aiming to increase their strength?

• Bench pressing 200 pounds by next week.

• Increasing bench press weight by 5 pounds every two weeks.

• Becoming a professional bodybuilder.

• Lifting weights sporadically.

Why is it important to differentiate between short-term and long-term goals in health and fitness?

• It helps in prioritizing immediate needs over future aspirations.

• It allows for a structured approach to achieving overall health objectives.

• It ensures that only short-term goals are focused on.

• It eliminates the need for planning.

Which of the following best describes a long-term goal?

• It is a goal that can be achieved in a day.

• It is a goal that requires consistent effort over an extended period.

• It is a goal that is easily achieved without much effort.

• It is a goal that does not require planning.

What is a potential short-term goal for someone whose long-term goal is to improve flexibility?

• Practicing yoga once a month.

• Attending a weekly yoga class for three months.

• Becoming a yoga instructor.

• Avoiding stretching exercises.

In the context of goal-setting, what is the benefit of achieving short-term goals?

• They provide a sense of accomplishment and motivation to continue.

• They are the only goals that matter.

• They replace the need for long-term goals.

• They are irrelevant to overall success.