Health · Week 12 · Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Personal Health

Small Steps, Real Goals

Students identify common barriers to healthy eating and activity, then write a SMART goal with if then plans that get around those barriers.

Self-managementGrades 9 to 12About 20 minutesGrades 9 to 12, one semester

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Students will: Students assess barriers to healthy eating and physical activity and develop practical solutions in a SMART goal plan.
SEL skill: Set a realistic goal and plan for barriers
What it looks like: Students motivate themselves by setting a realistic goal and planning if then strategies for obstacles.
Content focus: Barriers and practical solutions for healthy eating and physical activity
Format: SMART check

Self-management

Self-management means handling your emotions, thoughts, and actions so you can reach your goals. More self-management activities

What you get

A teacher guide with what to say, step by step, plus student pages and a supports page for students with diverse learning needs, including those with IEPs. Print or Project it, or assign it in Google Forms and Google Docs for Google Classroom. Your first 10 activities are free.

Standards

6.2.N: Nutrition and Physical Activity, Standard 6 (Goal Setting), item 6.2.N
2.2.N: Nutrition and Physical Activity, Standard 2 (Analyzing Health Influences), item 2.2.N
Student page: Health journal page
CA Health overarching standard: Standard 2: Analyzing Health Influences
CA Health overarching standard: Standard 6: Goal Setting

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