goals are specific to the demands of the sport/muscles used/movements used

it must be possible to measure whether goals have been met

goals must be accepted by the performer and (possibly) others involved, eg coach

goals should be over a set period of time

SMART targets to optimise goals

Physical education

This unit develops understanding of how goal setting and SMART targets can be used effectively to improve performance as well as unpicking the different types of guidance and feedback that help us learn sporting skills.

Sport psychology: goal setting, guidance and feedback

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

Specific, Measurable, Agreeable, Realistic, Time-bound

Specific, Measurable, Accepted, Realistic, Time-bound

Specific, Motivating, Accepted, Realistic, Time-bound

Special, Motivating, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound

Which of the SMART criteria is this target missing: "I want to be able to complete a black run on the snowboard without falling over once."

If a target is not specific, what might the impact be?

Which of these could be suitable to use when making a target measurable?

A goal should be relevant to the sport/activity/component of fitness.

Be clear about what is going to be achieved with a quantitative measure.

The goal is accepted by the performer and others involved.

Ensure a goal is within the person's capabilities.

Put each of these in the correct order to match with the SMART acronym.

Which of the SMART criteria is missing from this target: "I want to improve my first serve percentage this month."

Which of these terms are commonly used when you set yourself something you want to achieve?

Which of these acronyms is often associated with target setting?

continuing something despite opposition or difficulty

something you pay particular attention to

These are key words associated with goal setting. Match the word to its definition.

You will want to make it even more difficult.

If you set yourself a goal which is too difficult, what is likely to happen?

Regularly reviewing your goals allows you to make necessary {{ }} as you progress.

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