Goal Setting
Students at PHS will be working on goal setting over the next few weeks. Some classes have decided to focus on health, well-being, or fitness goals. The important part is choosing a goal that is realistic and beneficial for you! I’ve included some examples of goals, but please alter the times or types of activities to match your needs!
The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth Ages 5-17 years:
Summary of guidelines
-At least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity a day involving a variety of aerobic and muscle and bone building activities
-Uninterrupted 9-11 hours of sleep for children ages 5-13 with consistent bed and wake-up times
-No more than 2 hours of recreational screen time
Examples of goals:
-I will spend at least 30 minutes outside 5 days this week.
-We will go for a family walk 2 times this week.
-I will eat at least 2 vegetables each day.
-I will spend less than 2 hours per day on recreational screen time (TV, video and online games, surfing the internet).
-I will drink water instead of pop or soda.
-My bedroom will be free from screens/screen time.
-Family members will be off their screens during meal times.
-I will bike/scooter/inline skate at least 3 times this week.
-I will be in bed by 8:15 pm each night.
-I will try a new activity or an activity I haven’t done in a while (e.g., flying a kite).
-I will jump rope 50 consecutive times.
-I will do 70 push-ups this week (10 per day).
-I will try 3 different challenges from “I love a challenge” videos
-I will do one exercise from each muscle group every day (see GoNoodle Muscle sheet below):
