Goal Setting

Question 1

What is the first thing that should come to mind when thinking of goal setting?

Answer 1

SMART

Question 2

What does SMART stand for?

Answer 2

Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Recorded
Timed

Question 3

What is specific?

Answer 3

Picking a target that is relevant to what you want to become better at.

Question 4

What is measurable?

Answer 4

You must be able to measure your progress

Question 5

What is Achievable?

Answer 5

The goal must be possible for the performer to reach

Question 6

What is recorded?

Answer 6

Logging the goal and progress made. This could be done in a data diary or a log book.
E.g.
10/01/2025- 100m in 12.4s
14/01/2025- 100m in 12.1s

Question 7

What is timed?

Answer 7

The goal must have a definite beginning and end.
E.g. I will complete this in the next 5 weeks

Question 8

What is a performance goal?

Answer 8

Targets that focus on the technique

Question 9

What is an outcome goal?

Answer 9

Targets focused on the end result or score.