Introduction
The start of school is here, and now it is time to get back into shape. It is time to prepare those learning and growing brains for this upcoming year. There is no better way to do that than to set some goals for yourself. It is always a great thing to set goals for yourself so you have something to work for and achieve. Today, we are specifically going to be setting some fitness and nutritional goals for you. It is time to learn how to set an effective and achievable goal.
Task
Too many times, people set unrealistic fitness goals without any kind of schedule or deadline, and when those goals aren't met right away, they regrettably give up.
- For this assignment, we will be planning 2 fitness goals students would like to implement in their lives. The first goal will be a workout or physical fitness goal. The second goal will be a nutrition goal.
Goal Setting Instructions:
- Students will create a SMART fitness goal using the SMART goal template.
- After creating their fitness goal, they will then write a short reflection using the fitness goal questions on how they are going to prepare and implement this fitness goal throughout the school year.
- Students will then create a nutritional goal they would like to implement into their diet throughout the school year.
- This goal will also be made using the SMART goal-setting template as well.
- After students complete their nutritional goal, they will write a short reflection on how that nutritional goal is going to help their diet and overall wellness.
These goals need to be realistic and should be something that you think could be used for a short period of time or throughout the school year. Goals can be sports-related or about general fitness and nutrition.
Process
On a piece of paper, students will use the smart goal template below for their physical fitness goals (On front side of the paper) and nutritional goals (On back side of the paper). Students will answer the 5 SMART goal template questions while filling out their fitness goals. Students do not need to fill out the template for their nutritional goals. Students will only need to answer the nutritional questions about their nutrition goals. Students can work on these goals individually or in small groups to bounce ideas off of one another. No one needs to be a super active person to set a fitness goal, so these goals should be related to each specific student. Athletes can set goals for their specific sport if they would like as well. Students can also create fitness goals that they would like to implement in their physical education classes as well. These will then be turned in to the teacher.
These goals will have a reflection paper at the end of the school year. Students can write their goal on a separate piece of paper or in their notes on their phone as well for themselves as needed.
SMART goals are process goals that emphasize the steps involved in achieving a particular goal rather than the goal in and of itself.
SMART goal template:
(S)pecific, (M)easurable, (A)chievable, (R)ealistic and (T)imely.
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Specific: Is your goal clear and defined?
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Measurable: Can it be tracked? How will you know if you’re making progress?
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Achievable: Is your goal challenging yet doable?
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Realistic: Is your goal relevant to your life purpose?
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Timely: Can you assign a date to hold yourself more accountable?
Nutritional Goal Reflection Questions (2 sentences minimum):
- Do you think you are only going to use this goal for the period listed, or can this goal be used for a long time?
- Do you think this goal is going to make your lifestyle healthier?
- Would you recommend your goal to another individual who may be trying to switch their nutritional habits?
Fitness Goal Example:
- I will increase my steps by 200 per day each week for the months of September and October.
Questions:
- Specific: Is your goal clear and defined?
- Yes I will be increasing my steps by 200 steps per day each week.
- Measurable: Can it be tracked? How will you know if you’re making progress?
- This can be tracked using a fitness watch and journaled every day with results.
- Achievable: Is your goal challenging yet doable?
- Yes increasing steps by 200 each day is possible.
- Realistic: Is your goal relevant to your life purpose?
- Walking is a great way to get some physical fitness in throughout the day without burning yourself out doing a hardcore cardio workout.
- Timely: Can you assign a date to hold yourself more accountable?
- I will be tracking this progress through September and October through an app or journal.
Nutrition Goal Example: (answer reflection questions after creating goal)
- I will pack a nutrient-rich snack for my day at least three days per week for 30 days.
Evaluation
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Rubric |
Points |
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2 goals created (1 physical fitness & 1 nutritional) in SMART goal format |
/ 4 |
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SMART goal questions
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/ 5 |
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Reflection questions
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/ 6 |
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Participation and task completion
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/ 2 |
Total Points / 17
Conclusion
After this lesson, students should know:
- What goal-setting is
- How to create a SMART goal using the template
- Ways they can increase fitness in their daily life using goal-setting
- How to manipulate a diet by setting a nutritional goal
Goals will be revisited at the end of the year for progress and achievement.
Credits
Teacher Page
Created by: Ms. Marek
Physical Education and Health Teacher