Class Notes

 

1. Goals give direction to one's behavior and a pattern to one's decisions. Goals are a way to measure one's success and help to develop a focus on the future. Goals are milestones one achieves on a journey.

 

2. Long term goals are goals that one plans to reach over an extended period of time.

 

3. Short term goals are goals that you can reach in a short length of time.

 

4. Checkpoints are places along the route where you want to be by a certain time or place in achieving specific goals.

 

5. Action Plans are strategies used to achieve goals.

 

 

Goal-Setting Plan helps to keep one on track.

• Step 1: Set a specific goal and write it down.
• Step 2: List the steps you will take to reach your goal.
• Step 3: Get help from others who can help and support you.
• Step 4: Evaluate your progress by setting checkpoints.
• Step 5: Reward yourself after you have achieved your goal.

1. Example of a GOAL: I will increase my endurance level by running the mile within 12 minutes or less by the 10 week grading period.

 

2. Example of a CHECKPOINT: By 5 week grading period I want to be able to run the mile in 10 minutes. By 10 week grading period I want to be able to run the mile in 9 minutes.

 

3. Example of an ACTION PLAN: Practice running the mile at least three times each week.

 

 

1. Physical health involves the condition of your body.

• Eat a well-balanced diet.
• Participate in regular physical activity.
• Get at least nine hours of sleep every night.
• Have regular health screenings.
• Avoid tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.
• Understand and follow school rules related to health.
• Avoid unnecessary risks.

2. Mental/emotional health relates to your thoughts and feelings. To keep yourself mentally and emotionally healthy:

• face difficult situations with a positive and realistic outlook.
• identify, express, and manage your feelings appropriately.
• set priorities so that you can handle all of your responsibilities.
• use your talents effectively to achieve your goals.
• be patient with yourself as you learn new skills. If you make a mistake, think about how you can do better the next time.
• accept responsibility for your actions.

3. Social health involves the ways in which you relate to other people. To form strong social connections,

• support and value members of your family.
• have a friendly, open attitude toward other people.
• pay attention to what you say and how you say it.