Hold a stretch for a set number of seconds
When to use this goal
For students who bounce through stretches, release within a second or two, or skip the stretching part of PE, especially students with tight muscles for whom daily stretching protects mobility. Base the choice on timing held stretches during baseline; the PT sets which stretches are safe and useful.
- Baseline
- Time three held stretches on two days from reaching the position until release or bouncing; use the median. Record which stretch and the position used so later timings match. The PT should choose stretches that match the student's needs and rule out positions that are unsafe.
- Tips
- Stretching happens every PE class, so the data cost is low. For students with a home stretching program, the family can use the same timer and count. Picture cards let the student run the routine without adult direction.
- Limits
- Holding time does not measure range of motion; the PT measures that separately. A stretch held with poor position is not useful; the adult checks position before timing. Not every student needs a flexibility goal; include it only when tightness affects participation.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID mt-pe-005.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, during the stretching portion of the PE warm-up, given a hamstring stretch demonstrated by the teacher, the student will independently hold the stretch position without bouncing and without releasing early for at least 20 seconds, in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly sessions, as measured by duration recording collected weekly during the PE warm-up or therapy.
Baseline: 5 seconds.
- Condition
- Observable behavior
- Criterion
- Measurement method
Measurability check10 of 11 met · 1 to review
Review: Unit fits the behavior. Duration measures how long something lasts. The behavior should describe an ongoing activity.
Met: Observable behavior. Stated as an action.
Met: Condition. Stated.
Met: Explicit criterion. Number and unit stated.
Met: Mastery rule and schedule. Both stated.
Met: Method produces the metric. Duration recording gives duration data.
Met: Review timeframe. Stated.
Met: Baseline and target compatible. Same unit, change in the right direction.
Met: Aligned with area of need. Still about Physical Fitness & PE Participation.
Met: Level of support. Defined.
Met: Blanks filled in. Nothing left to fill in.
Checks structure and wording only. Whether the goal fits the student is the team's call.
Short-term objectives (optional)
When are objectives required?Required for students on alternate assessments (34 CFR §300.320(a)(2)(ii)); some states require them for everyone.
Paste into your IEP system
Most district systems have a separate box for each part of a goal. Copy them one at a time, or all at once as labeled text.
- Area of need
- Motor & Sensory Skills (OT, PT & Adapted PE) - Physical Fitness & PE Participation
- Baseline
- 5 seconds.
- Annual goal385 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, during the stretching portion of the PE warm-up, given a hamstring stretch demonstrated by the teacher, the student will independently hold the stretch position without bouncing and without releasing early for at least 20 seconds, in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly sessions, as measured by duration recording collected weekly during the PE warm-up or therapy.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- During the stretching portion of the PE warm-up, given a hamstring stretch demonstrated by the teacher
- Behavior
- The student will independently hold the stretch position without bouncing and without releasing early
- Criteria
- For at least 20 seconds, in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly sessions
- Evaluation method
- Duration recording
- Schedule
- Weekly during the PE warm-up or therapy
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Matching data sheet
Duration tracker. Records start and end times.
Duration tracker
Duration- Student label:
- Target:
- for at least 20 seconds
- Mastery rule:
- in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly sessions
- Collection schedule:
- weekly during the PE warm-up or therapy
- Method:
- Duration recording
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, during the stretching portion of the PE warm-up, given a hamstring stretch demonstrated by the teacher, the student will independently hold the stretch position without bouncing and without releasing early for at least 20 seconds, in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly sessions, as measured by duration recording collected weekly during the PE warm-up or therapy.
| Date | Activity / context | Start time | End time | Duration (seconds) | Target duration | Support levele.g., independent, 1 verbal prompt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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- Start timing when the defined behavior begins and stop when it ends, using the definitions agreed by the team.
- The goal is reached when duration is at least the target (20 seconds).
- Note interruptions that weren't caused by the student.
The CSV opens in Excel or Google Sheets, with formulas. Sheets print blank; no student data is stored.