Minds On

Goals

What is a goal?

Press ‘Definition’ to access what a goal is.

A goal is something that you want to do, to be, or to have.

It is something you will work to get in the future.

Think of a time that you set a goal.

  • What was your goal?
  • Were you able to achieve it?
  • If not, what changes did you make to your goal?

Record your ideas digitally, orally or in print. If possible, share your thoughts with a partner.

Action

Setting goals

Setting goals is important for all aspects of your life including being active.

First, someone might think about the skill they want to improve. This becomes their goal. They might want to a kick a ball into a net or throw a ball to a teammate.

Next, they would need practice again and again.

It’s okay to take breaks in between.

Keep practicing to achieve your goals!

Let’s try it! Before, you begin your main physical activity and set a goal for it, let’s start off with a safety check and warm up.

Safety

Before you begin:

Warm Up

Warm up

Now it’s time for a warm up!

Explore the following warm up activities. Choose three of the activities to perform on your own!

A student bends at the waist and uses his right arm to touch his left toes. Then he will use his left arm to touch his right toes.
  1. Start by standing or sitting with your arms hanging loose.
  2. Slowly move one arm and reach for your opposite foot.
  3. Count to five and carefully move your body back up.
  4. Repeat this step with your other hand.

A student is seated with her arms extended. She is moving both her arms in a circular motion.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Stretch your arms out to the side.
  3. Make circles moving your arms forward, count to five then stop.
  4. Make circles moving your arms backwards, count to five then stop.
  5. Repeat this stretch one more time.

A student is standing, facing straight ahead and bends her neck to her right shoulder and then to her left shoulder.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Keep your head straight.
  3. Gently move your head to one side, then slowly roll it to the other side.
  4. Bring your head back to the starting position and repeat the stretch.
  5. Repeat this stretch five times.

A student extends her right arm and brings it across her body without bending it. She uses her left hand to press her arm to her chest.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Bring one arm across your body.
  3. Use your other arm and hold your elbow, slowly pulling it to your chest.
  4. Hold and count to ten.
  5. Repeat on the other side.

A student has their arms raised straight upwards.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Slowly raise your arms up high.
  3. Count to ten then bring your arms down.
  4. Repeat this stretch one more time.

Target toss

A student stands a few feet away from two pails, a basket and a recycling bin. She is aiming a sock ball in their direction.

Explore this activity and set 2 goals to practice.

You will need:

  • Hula hoops or baskets
  • Bean Bags or sock balls

Think about the following questions to help you set your goals:

  • How many times do you think you’ll be able to toss the bean bag or sock ball into the hoop or basket?
  • How many steps do you want to be away from the hoop or basket?

Now, attempt the goal.

Pause and Reflect

Pause and reflect

How did you feel during this activity?

Would you change your goal? Why or why not?

Cool Down

Cool down

Now let’s cool down from our activity.

Explore the following options. Complete three of these activities for your cooldown.

A student shakes his hands, then his feet, then his hips.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Gently shake one arm, the other arm, then both.
  3. Shake one leg, the other leg, then both.
  4. Gently shake your head, hips, and whole body.

A student is seated with her arms extended. She is moving both her arms in a circular motion.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. March on the spot, raise your arms out to your shoulders.
  3. Slowly make circles going one way, do this five times.
  4. Slowly make circles going the other way, do this five times.

A seated student has both arms raised over his head. With his hands clasped together, he is moving his arms in a circular motion.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Marching on the spot, raise your arms in the air.
  3. Slowly make circles going one way, do this five times.
  4. Slowly make circles going the other way, do this five times.
  5. Try and make different shapes.

A student has her arms out in front of her. She sways them at different speeds.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Pretend to be a tree in a windstorm, your arms are the branches.
  3. The windstorm starts off strong blowing hard.
  4. The windstorm then begins to blow softer and calm.

A student has his arms raised straight upwards.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Reach up using your arms and touch the sky, count to five.
  3. Slowly reach down and touch your toes, count to five.
  4. Repeat this one more time.

A student bends at the waist and touches his toes.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Slowly move your body forward.
  3. Reach and touch your toes, count to five, then move your body back up.
  4. Try to touch your toes one foot at a time.

A seated student is pretending to climb a ladder by raising his hands and knees up one at a time.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Pretend to climb a tall ladder.
  3. Slowly move your arms and legs up and down climbing a ladder to the sky.

A student breathes in, then breathes out and then hugs herself.
  1. Start by standing or sitting.
  2. Slowly take a deep breath and breathe through your nose.
  3. Breathe out through your mouth.
  4. Repeat this three times.
  5. Take your arms and wrap them around your shoulders and give yourself a big hug.

Consolidation

Reach for your goals

A group of children run towards a finish line. Students who have arrived at the finish line ribbon are excited and happy.

Think about the rest of your week.

What are four active goals that you can set that you think are possible?

  • Is it to go for a walk each week?
  • Is it to do 30 jumping jacks each day?

Complete the My Goals in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts.

Record each goal and describe how you are going to work towards achieving your goal.

Share your goals with a partner, if possible.

My Goals

Press the Activity button to access the My Goals.

Activity (Open PDF in a new tab)

Reflection

How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.

I feel…

Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.