Athletics & Wellness
Grade 7
45 min
Creating Your Personal Wellness Plan
This lesson helps you build your own plan for staying healthy and active for life! It's like creating a personalized roadmap to feeling your best, both physically and mentally.
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What & Why
A Personal Wellness Plan is your unique guide to health. It's not just about sports; it covers three key areas:Physical Wellness: How you move your body (sports, exercise, stretching).Mental/Emotional Wellness: How you handle thoughts and feelings (managing stress, staying positive).Social Wellness: How you connect with others (teamwork, friendships, family).Creating a plan helps you set clear goals, stay motivated, and build habits that will last a lifetime. It puts YOU in charge of your own well-being!
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Example 1 — Alex's Fitness Focus
Alex wants to improve their stamina for the soccer team. Here’s a simple plan they could create using SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).Area: Physical WellnessGoal: Run 1 mile without stopping in 4 weeks.Action Steps:1. Jog around the park 3 times a week.2. Add one extra lap each week to build distance.3. Always do a 5-minute warm-up walk and a 5-minute cool-down stretch.Area: Mental WellnessGoal: Feel more confident during games.Action Steps:1. Before each practice, think one positive thought like, 'I am getting stronger.'2. Focus on effort, not just scoring goals.
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Example 2 — Maya's Stress-Busting Plan
Maya feels overwhelmed with homework and wants to find healthy ways to relax. Her plan focuses on balance.Area: Mental/Emotional WellnessGoal: Feel calmer during the school week.Action Steps:1. Practice 5 minutes of quiet, deep breathing after school, 3 days a week.2. Write down one thing she's grateful for each night before bed.Area: Physical WellnessGoal: Move her body in a relaxing way.Action Steps:1. Follow a 15-minute beginner yoga video on Tuesdays and Thursdays.2. Go for a 20-minute walk with her family after dinner once a week.
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Beginner
What are the three main areas of a holistic wellness plan?
A.Physical, Mental/Emotional, and Social
B.Sports, Diet, and Sleep
C.Strength, Speed, and Stamina
D.School, Home, and Friends
Beginner
Jamal wants to get stronger but finds lifting weights boring. What is the BEST first step for his personal wellness plan?
A.Force himself to lift weights anyway.
B.Give up on getting stronger.
C.Explore other strength-building activities he might enjoy, like climbing or swimming.
D.Only focus on cardio exercises like running.
Beginner
What does the 'A' in SMART goals stand for?
A.Athletic
B.Awesome
C.Achievable
D.Action
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