Asked by Kellan Maxwell on Apr 25, 2024
Amanda wants to start exercising. She set a goal to go rock climbing 3 days per week. After 1 month, Amanda admits she only went rock climbing 4 times. She later said, she only chose rock climbing as her form of exercise because her sister started rock climbing. Where did Amanda go wrong in setting her exercise goal?
A) She didn't choose a safe exercise.
B) She didn't choose a convenient exercise.
C) She didn't choose an enjoyable exercise.
D) She didn't choose a modest goal.
E) She didn't gradually increase her goal over the month.
Enjoyable Exercise
Physical activity that is pleasing and fun, encouraging regular engagement and promoting health.
Modest Goal
A goal that is reasonable, realistic, and attainable, without being overly ambitious.
Gradually Increase
The process of slowly raising the level, amount, or intensity of something, often used in contexts like exercise, workload, or medication dosage.
- Understand the importance of selecting appropriate, enjoyable, and personal goals for physical activity to enhance regular participation.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance of selecting appropriate, enjoyable, and personal goals for physical activity to enhance regular participation.