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Goal Setting

20 questions

5th - 9th Grade

Physical Ed

Goal Setting is a free printable Physical Education worksheet for students in Grades 5–9. It uses 20 self-reflection items—2 open-ended prompts, 4 multiple-choice questions, and 14 multiple-select statements—to help students examine how they set and pursue goals. Students consider short-term and long-term goals, whether their goals reflect personal interests, and how goals help them stay organized and focused. The worksheet also prompts students to reflect on learning and improvement habits, including setting smaller progress goals, researching what a goal requires, anticipating barriers, and believing they can succeed. Because the statements ask students to select responses such as “Never” through “Always” or “Not True” through “Definitely True,” the activity supports honest self-assessment rather than a single personal right answer. It is suitable for PE lessons, advisory activities, or goal-setting discussions and includes a complete answer key for reviewing responses.

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Goal Setting

Total questions: 20

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Class
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1.

In this quiz, you're going to read statements. Choose the response that best describes you. Remember, there is no right answer- just be honest with yourself!


Type your name in the box below.

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2.

I set short-term goals for myself such as finishing all my homework each day.

a)

I NEVER do this

b)

I SOMETIMES do this

c)

I USUALLY do this

d)

I ALWAYS do this

3.

I set long-term goals for myself such as earning a college degree or entering a career.

a)

I NEVER do this

b)

I SOMETIMES do this

c)

I USUALLY do this

d)

I ALWAYS do this

4.

I set goals to achieve what I think is important.

a)

I NEVER do this

b)

I SOMETIMES do this

c)

I USUALLY do this

d)

I ALWAYS do this

5.

I imagine what life will be like when I reach my goal.

a)

I NEVER do this

b)

I SOMETIMES do this

c)

I USUALLY do this

d)

I ALWAYS do this

6.

My goals help keep me organized and focused.

a)

Not True

b)

Sometimes True

c)

Mostly True

d)

Definitely True

7.

My goals are meaningful to me.

a)

Not True

b)

Somwhat True

c)

Mostly True

d)

Definitely True

8.

My goals are based on my own interests and plans for the future.

a)

Not True

b)

Somewhat True

c)

Mostly True

d)

Definitely True

9.

I am always trying to learn something new.

a)

Not True

b)

Somewhat True

c)

Mostly True

d)

Definitely True

10.

I push myself to improve my skills.

a)

Not True

b)

Somewhat True

c)

Mostly True

d)

Definitely True

11.

When I am learning something, I make small goals to track my progress.

a)

Not True

b)

Somewhat True

c)

Mostly True

d)

Definitely True

12.

Even though I want to win, I'm pleased if I have improved.

a)

Not True

b)

Somewhat True

c)

Mostly True

d)

Definitely True

13.

Based on everything I know about myself, I believe I can achieve my goals.

a)

Not True

b)

Somewhat True

c)

Mostly True

d)

Definitely True

14.

I research what it takes to achieve a goal before I set it.

a)

Not True

b)

Somewhat True

c)

Mostly True

d)

Definitely True

15.

When I set goals, I think about barriers that might get in my way and how I can overcome them.

a)

Not True

b)

Somewhat True

c)

Mostly True

d)

Definitely True

16.

When I fail or don’t do well at something, I learn from my mistakes.

a)

Not True

b)

Somewhat True

c)

Mostly True

d)

Definitely True

17.

My past performance lets me know when I need to try a new strategy.

a)

Not True

b)

Somewhat True

c)

Mostly True

d)

Definitely True

18.

When my parents or teachers tell me I can do something, I am even more motivated to accomplish it.

a)

Not True

b)

Somewhat True

c)

Mostly True

d)

Definitely True

19.

When I set a goal, I meet it.

a)

Not True

b)

Somewhat True

c)

Mostly True

d)

Definitely True

20.

Now that you have completed the questionnaire, think about how successful you are in accomplishing your goals. Do you even set specific goals for yourself? What are some areas you may need to focus on a little bit more? And how can you improve them?

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I USUALLY do this

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FAQs

What does this goal-setting worksheet help students learn?

This worksheet helps students self-assess specific goal-setting habits, including distinguishing short-term goals from long-term goals, connecting goals to personal interests, tracking progress with smaller goals, and planning for barriers. Its 20 items combine open-ended reflection, four-level multiple-choice ratings, and multiple-select statements so students can examine how they organize, motivate, and improve themselves.

How can I use this worksheet to teach goal-setting?

Introduce the worksheet by modeling the difference between a short-term goal, such as completing daily homework, and a long-term goal connected to future education or a career. Have students complete the self-ratings honestly, then discuss how meaningful goals, progress checks, research, and barrier planning can make a goal more actionable. Use the open-ended responses and selected ratings to guide individual goal-setting conversations.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this goal-setting worksheet?

Students may treat the self-reflection items as questions with one socially desirable answer instead of selecting the response that accurately describes their habits. Watch for confusion between short-term and long-term goals, overlooking the difference between wanting to win and valuing improvement, or choosing high ratings without considering whether they research requirements, track progress, and plan for barriers. Remind students to read each statement carefully and answer consistently with their own experience.

How do I assign and grade this goal-setting worksheet?

Wayground provides this goal-setting worksheet as both a printable PDF and a digital quiz, and it includes a complete answer key. Assign the digital version through Wayground, or print copies for students to complete by hand; printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable format can also support schools that are reducing screen time.

How can I differentiate this goal-setting worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing and font size so the goal-setting statements and response choices are easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language, helping students access the self-reflection prompts and rating scales in a format that suits their needs.

Where can I find more worksheets like this on Wayground?

Wayground offers a broad collection of free printable worksheets and practice problems across subjects, with downloadable PDFs and answer keys to support essential skills and concepts. Browse more resources at https://wayground.com/en-us/worksheets.

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