A goal should be relevant to the sport or activity or component of fitness aiming to be improved.

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

ensuring a goal is challenging, yet possible

ensuring a goal is written down and progress is logged

Goal setting and the SMART principle

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

a method to convey information to a performer to aid skill learning

showing the learner how to perform a skill through demonstrations or videos

explaining the skill to the learner through spoken instructions

physically moving or supporting the learner to help them perform the skill

using equipment or aids to assist the learner in performing the skill

Types of guidance

feedback received via receptors in the muscles or sensations that are felt by the performer, providing information from movement

feedback received from outside of the performer, e.g. from a coach

feedback related to the outcome of a performance such as the result or final position

feedback related to how well movements were performed

Sport psychology: goal setting, guidance and feedback

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These lessons will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.