Method & Principles Of Goal Setting

Question 0

SMARTER stands for:

Answer 0

Specific
Measurable
Accepted
Realistic
Time-phased
Exciting
Recorded

Question 1

Follow the what principle?

Answer 1

SMARTER

Question 2

Goals need to be specific as:

Answer 2

Goal must be related to the individual performer and include precise aims

Question 3

Measurable:

Answer 3

Goal must be able to be assessed and recorded to allow the performer to see their progress

Question 4

Accepted:

Answer 4

Must be agreed between performer and coach

Athlete part of the discussion process to increase motivation levels (more likely to commit)

Question 5

Realistic:

Answer 5

Must be within the performer’s capabilities otherwise their anxiety increase because of worth about not meeting expectations

Question 6

Time-phased:

Answer 6

Must have a fixed deadline for evaluation otherwise the performer may lose motivation

Question 7

Exciting:

Answer 7

Must be viewed as a challenge to athlete and they must be motivated to achieve success and to gain intrinsic satisfaction

Question 8

Recorded :

Answer 8

Should be recorded for evaluation
Goal been set several months before, and there is no fixed record of the agreed target = disputes = negative effect on the performer’s anxiety level