Question

how does the \achievable\ component of smart goals prevent discouragement?
a. by ensuring goals are realistic given current resources and abilities
b. by ignoring personal limitations
c. by focusing solely on long - term outcomes
d. by making goals overly simple
which of the following describes a poorly set fitness goal?
a. increasing bench press weight by 10 pounds in 2 months
b. losing 5% body fat through diet and exercise by the end of the year
c. \getting healthier\ without any specific actions or timeframe
d. running 3 miles every morning for the next 6 weeks

Explanation:

First Question (How does the "Achievable" component of SMART goals prevent discouragement?):

• Option a: The "Achievable" component of SMART goals means setting goals that are realistic based on one's current resources (like time, money, equipment) and abilities. If goals are realistic, people are more likely to achieve them, which prevents discouragement from failure due to unattainable goals.
• Option b: Ignoring personal limitations would lead to setting unachievable goals, which would cause discouragement, not prevent it.
• Option c: Focusing solely on long - term outcomes is not related to the "Achievable" component; it's more about the "Time - bound" or "Relevant" aspects, and long - term only focus doesn't prevent discouragement by itself.
• Option d: Making goals overly simple is not what "Achievable" means. "Achievable" is about realism, not simplicity, and overly simple goals don't relate to preventing discouragement in the context of SMART goals.

• Option a: Increasing bench press weight by 10 pounds in 2 months is specific (bench press weight), measurable (10 pounds), has a time - frame (2 months), and is achievable for many people, so it's a well - set goal.
• Option b: Losing 5% body fat through diet and exercise by the end of the year is specific (5% body fat), measurable, has a time - frame (end of year), and is achievable, so it's a well - set goal.
• Option c: "Getting healthier" without any specific actions or timeframe is not specific, measurable, or time - bound. A good fitness goal should have clear actions (like exercise type, diet changes) and a timeframe. Without these, it's hard to know what to do or when to achieve it, so it's a poorly set goal.
• Option d: Running 3 miles every morning for the next 6 weeks is specific (3 miles, running), measurable, has a time - frame (6 weeks), and is achievable, so it's a well - set goal.

Answer:

a. By ensuring goals are realistic given current resources and abilities

Second Question (Which of the following describes a poorly set fitness goal?):