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When creating the final version of your action plan all of the following are true EXCEPT:

all of the goals that you created for yourself are realistic and can be met

all of the goals reflect the same specific topic

you have created a time frame for yourself in which to achieve your goals

each goal is flexible and can be easily modified

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Once an action plan is in place, it should not be changed.

How does setting a specific timeframe in which to complete a goal increase the chances of the goal being met?

It creates accountability by establishing deadlines.

It allows a goal-setter to say "I'll reach that goal when I get to it."

It allows a goal-setter to establish unrealistic goals.

It does not allow short-term goals to feed into a larger goal.

Modifying your personal action plan is never helpful in reaching personal fitness goals. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is an example of a healthy short-term goal?

bench press an additional 100 pounds

lose 40 pounds

eat nutritious meals

improve grades from one academic year to the next

Which of the following would NOT be an example of a long-term goal?

lose 30 pounds in eight months

run a marathon in two years

lift weights every other day this week

qualify for a triathlon in one year

What is the MOST likely consequence of setting unrealistic goals?

The individual will achieve a result greater than expected.

The individual will experience greater motivation toward reaching the goal.

The individual will become discouraged and stop working toward the goal.

The individual will reach the goal, but be discouraged from making any goals in the future.

It is not beneficial to have an effective purpose when setting goals.

Personal action plans should not be flexible and cannot be modified.

Which of the following is the most important step in the process of setting goals?

brainstorming

devising a way to achieve the goals

determining a long list of goals

measuring progress toward achieving goals

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