Unit 3, Chapter 3

Why is there a growing concern over the physical fitness of children and adolescents?

A combination of poor nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle are leading to greater occurrences of obesity in children and adolescents.

How can incorporating lifestyle activities into a fitness program increase the likelihood of its success?

All of the above

Individuals need to adjust their physical activity to account for __________ as they age.

All of the above

Which of the following factors should be considered when designing a personal fitness program?

All of the above

Which of the following practices is most likely to increase the chances that a personal fitness program will be successful?

All of the above

Why is it important that goals be measurable?

All of the above

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 steps to putting together a successful fitness program is least beneficial to reinforcing commitment?

Applying the FITT principle

Why is it important to ease into an exercise program?

Attempting to do too much at once can lead to injury. Also, it can lead to discouragement as individuals are unable to meet fitness goals that are set too high.

Which of the following tasks would least help an individual achieve a goal to safely lose weight?

Buying newer, smaller clothes

The first thing a student should do when developing an action plan is __________.

Clarify the goal

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

Eat nutritious meals

What is the BEST reason to ease into an exercise program?

Failure to ease into an exercise program can lead to injury and discouragement.

A successful personal fitness plan includes activities to develop only one area of health-related fitness.

False

Fitness requirements are the same for individuals of all ages.

False

Modifying your personal action plan can impede personal fitness goals.

False

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

False

Explain how including lifestyle activities in a personal fitness program can increase the likelihood of its success.

Including lifestyle activities in a personal fitness program can be beneficial because it increases the total amount of time spent on fitness activities in a given day without requiring much additional time.

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.

Explain why it is important to create measurable goals.

It is important to create measurable goals in order to determine the point at which the goal has been achieved.

An exercise program is MOST beneficial to one's health when done in conjunction with __________.

Lifestyle changes

Which of the following steps to developing an action plan includes the process of brainstorming?

Listing actions

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

Run a 5k in three weeks

Why is it important to set realistic goals?

Setting realistic goals is important because it keeps an individual's motivation up.

Explain the process of creating an effective list of tasks to accomplish a goal.

Tasks are activities that must be done on a daily or recurring basis in order to accomplish a goal. An individual who wishes to accomplish a goal must determine what tasks must be completed in order to reach the goal. An effective list of tasks will include the necessary steps an individual should take to reach the desired goal. For example, a student wishing to obtain a driver's license might set tasks for practicing driving, taking practice written tests for the driving exam, and reviewing the driving laws.

Explain how the FITT principle applies to the development of a successful personal fitness program.

The FITT principle helps determine the frequency, intensity, time, and type of each fitness activity. Different fitness activities require different frequencies, intensities, and time.

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.

Explain why there is a growing concern over the physical fitness of children and adolescents.

The incidence of obesity in children and adolescents has increased over the years as more children lead sedentary lifestyles coupled with poor nutritional intake.

Why is it often easier to start a fitness program than it is to maintain one?

The motivation at the start of a program is often higher than later on when the progress made might be less obvious.

Which of the following is least important to consider before choosing a fitness activity?

The popularity of the activity

Which of the following statements about developing a personal fitness program is NOT true?

The starting skill level of the physical activities included in a personal fitness program should be determined from other individuals' fitness programs.

It is possible for an individual to exercise too much.

True

Starting a fitness plan slowly will lead to better results than starting out quickly.

True

When creating the final version of your action plan you want to ensure that all of the following are true of your action plan EXCEPT:

all of the goals reflect the same specific topic

Which of the following is NOT a factor in maintaining a fitness program?

appearance

What is the recommended amount of physical activity for children?

at least 1 hour per day

Which of the following is NOT a necessary step to effectively prioritize goals?

determining a set of tasks for each goal

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

devising a way to achieve the goals

Exercising with a partner will likely make it __________.

easier to stick to an exercise program

Which of the following is NOT a short-term fitness goal?

establishing healthier nutritional habits

A student sets a goal to improve academic performance. Which of the following represents a subjective measurement of progress toward that goal?

improved grades on individual assignments

Which of the following is NOT a recommended change in physical activity for aging individuals?

participating only in cardiovascular exercises

Which of the following tasks would BEST help an individual achieve a goal to obtain a driver's license?

practicing driving

Which of the following is the least important factor of a personal fitness program?

the time of day physical activity will be performed

Individuals should participate in activities __________ to improve cardiovascular fitness.

three to five days a week

What is the purpose of a fitness log?

to track and monitor progress

What are some ways to increase the likelihood that children and adolescents participate in regular physical activity?

varying the types of physical activity, keeping physical fitness fun, developing an interest in life sports, and registering for fitness programs.