Active Learning Activity Week 6
Learning Activity Content
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A S.M.A.R.T. goal is defined by its five key aspects or elements. Without all aspects, you might be goal setting, but not effectively creating a plan for success. Let’s take a closer look at the five elements of S.M.A.R.T. goals.

Specific
Specific goals have a desired outcome that is clearly understood. This might be a sales number or a product rollout goal. No matter what it is, the goal should be clearly articulated so that everyone is on the same page with the objective. Define what will be accomplished and the actions to be taken to accomplish the goal. Goal must be clearly defined —who and what
Measurable
These are the numbers used with the goal. You need to have a quantifiable objective so that you can track progress. Define what data will be used to measure the goal and set a method for collection. The success toward meeting the goal can be measured. Outcome must demonstrate levels of change or improvement.
Achievable
Goals need to be realistic in order to maintain the enthusiasm to try to achieve them. Setting lofty goals is good, but you may want to break them down into smaller, bite-sized chunks. If the goal is not doable, you may need to first ramp up resources to give yourself a shot at success. Ramping up resources would likely be its own S.M.A.R.T. goal. Goals are reasonable and can be achieved.
Relevant
Goals should be aligned with the mission of the company or the specific project at hand. Don’t set goals just as an exercise for something to do. One way to determine if the goal is relevant is to define the key benefit to the organization or your personal goal. The goals are aligned with current tasks and projects and focus on one defined area
Time-Bound
Goals should have a deadline. A goal without a deadline doesn’t do much. How can you identify success or failure? This is why S.M.A.R.T. goals set a final date. This doesn’t mean that all the work is done, but it means that you can evaluate the success of the endeavor and set new goals. Goals have a clearly defined time frame including a target or deadline date.

Using the information presented as a guide create a SMART goal to improve the indicators of your health problem at short or long term [this is the same health problem you will be completing the PowerPoint on].
Your SMART goal should be listed in your introduction of your paper.
Include a paragraph to introduce your topic and place it in context for your reader. Do not forget to cite your sources.

SMART goals help improve achievement and success. A SMART goal clarifies exactly what is expected and the measures used to determine if the goal is achieved and successfully completed.

Examples:
Not a SMART goal:
• Reach out to stakeholders.
Does not identify a measurement or time frame, nor identify why the improvement is needed or how it will be used.

SMART goal:
• The Department will launch communications with stakeholders by conducting three focus groups specific to needs assessment and funding by the end of the first quarter.

Please ensure you follow the SMART format when you are formatting your SMART GOAL and its explanations. This assignment is to be submitted as an essay- with an introduction, questions developed at the graduate level, and a conclusion to summarize and synthesize key points. APA must be strictly followed. This assignment should be minimally 3 pages [not counting references and title page] as the rationales utilizing EB Practice for each component of your SMART goal should be explained.

Excellent
The learning activity questions are answered comprehensively. The submission is accurate, non-evaluative, coherent, readable, and concise. All the following elements are included: a. The problem or issue you are presented and clearly explained, and b. the author’s conclusions are clear and concise are explained. There is an introduction and a conclusion to the submission. Page limit requirements are met.
Reference Page
25% of total result
Excellent
Utilizes at least 4 sources and all sources are current within 5 years. Cited following APA format.
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Childhood obesity has become a significant public health issue, with rates rising dramatically in recent decades (Smith et al., 2020). This concerning trend is associated with numerous short-term and long-term health consequences, including increased risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers (Johnson & Lee, 2019). To address this complex problem, evidence-based interventions targeting key modifiable risk factors are needed. The following SMART goal aims to reduce childhood obesity rates in the local community: The Health Department will partner with school districts to implement comprehensive school-based obesity prevention programs in 50% of elementary schools by the start of the 2025 academic year, resulting in a 10% reduction in obesity rates among students at participating schools over 2 years. The rationale and specific components of this SMART goal will be further elaborated upon.

Some key aspects modeled:
– Establishes the topic’s significance with recent data
– Uses third person, active voice
– Cites references in proper format
– Employs clear, concise language
– Introduces the SMART goal and overview of paper