2.2 The use of goal setting and SMART targets to improve and/pr optimise performance

Question 1

What does SMART stand for?

Answer 1

Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time bound

Question 2

Why is it beneficial for a performer to set a target or goal?

Answer 2

Give a focus
Helps with motivations
Monitor how well you are doing
Give you something to aim for
Know when you have achieved a goal

Question 3

Why is it important that a goal/target is specific?

Answer 3

You know exactly what it is you are trying to achieve

Question 4

Why is it important that a goal/target is measurable?

Answer 4

You know when you have achieved your target

Question 5

Why is it important that a goal/target is achievable?

Answer 5

Goals should stretch a person but they must be able to achieve them otherwise they may become demotivated and stop training

Question 6

Why is it important that a goal/target is realistic?

Answer 6

You have to be able to achieve the goal in practice. You need to have the time and resources to complete it

Question 7

Why is it important that a goal/target is time bound?

Answer 7

If there is no time limit it is easy to put off training and therefore achieving it.

Question 8

How can fitness tests help a person set a target for their PEP?

Answer 8

Identifies components of fitness that require improvement

Gives quantitative data to set a realistic and measurable target

Question 9

Why is it important to review targets regularly?

Answer 9

Once training has started might find progress is faster or slower than expected. The PEP would then need to be adjusted accordingly.