Which trio best describes goals used to determine the type and intensity of physical activity?

• A. Health, fitness, or performance
• B. Speed, agility, or time
• C. Increased heart rate, reduced fatigue, or reduced stress
• D. Strength, power, or mass

Answer: (A)

When planning physical activity, the purpose you’re aiming for guides both the type of activity and how hard you work. Health, fitness, or performance captures the broad aims that shape these choices. Health goals focus on regular, moderate activity to improve overall well-being; fitness goals guide a mix of activities to build cardio endurance, strength, and flexibility; performance goals target sport- or skill-specific improvements, often pushing for higher intensity and purposeful practice. The other options describe specific metrics or outcomes rather than the overarching aims that determine what activities you pick and how hard you push.