NASM - BCS Chapter 4 Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a subjective goal?

I want to have more fun exercising this year than last year.

Which of the following is an example of an objective goal?

I want to lower my time in the upcoming 10 kilometer race by 10 seconds.

In a study investigating goal setting in relation to dietary habits and weight control, what technique was combined with goal setting produced the most positive effects?

Self-monitoring

Which of the following is a potential problem when setting goals?

Setting too many goals too soon.

Which of the following is a technique for overcoming obstacles associated with maintaining an exercise program?

Try to refute the cons of exercise by replacing them with alternatives and challenges.

Research from the industrial/organizational areas has clearly shown that

in 90% of the studies, specific, difficult goals led to higher levels of performance than easy goals, no goals, or "do your best" goals.

Both short- and long-term goals are important because

long-term goals tell you where you eventually want to go and short-term goals provide feedback in terms of where you are in reaching your long-term goals.

A good example of a process goal would be

making sure you keep your head down throughout your drives in golf.

To increase goal commitment fitness professional should make sure that clients

own their goals via having input on setting up goals.

Goal setting is important as a behavior change technique

when the goals enhance motivation and direct attention toward goal completion.