7_8.HEALTH.9.A

Develop and examine progress of short-and long-term goals toward achieving appropriate levels of physical activity, improving personal physical fitness level, and making healthy personal food choices.

Grades 7-8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022

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Vocabulary
short-and long-term goalsphysical activitypersonal physical fitness levelhealthy personal food choicesprogress
Skills
  • develop (short-and long-term goals toward physical activity, physical fitness, and food choices) #dok3
  • examine (progress toward achieving goals in physical activity, fitness, and food choices) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can identify short- and long-term goals for improving physical activity or making healthy food choices. #dok1
  • I can describe the meaning of progress in reaching my fitness and nutrition goals. #dok1
  • I can set realistic short- and long-term goals for increasing physical activity, improving fitness levels, and making healthy food choices. #dok2
  • I can track my progress over time toward my physical activity and nutrition goals. #dok2
  • I can develop a personal plan that includes steps to achieve my short- and long-term health goals. #dok3
  • I can examine and evaluate my progress to decide if I need to change my actions to meet my goals. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Ongoing goal-setting and tracking are essential for improving physical fitness and healthy eating behaviors over time.
  • Self-assessment and reflection support students in making lasting changes to their physical activity and nutrition habits.
Essential Questions
  • What is the difference between a short-term goal and a long-term goal for health and fitness?
  • Why is it important to regularly examine your progress toward your physical activity or nutrition goals?
  • How can you develop a plan to help you achieve your personal fitness and nutrition goals?
  • What strategies can you use to overcome challenges when you are not making progress toward your goals?
  • How do your choices about physical activity and food affect your overall health in the short and long term?