SMART targets and information processing model

Question 1

SMART targets

What is SPECIFIC?

Answer 1

The target must be specific to the demands of the sport, muscles used or movements used

Question 2

SMART targets

What is MEASUREABLE?

Answer 2

The target must be possible to measure whether the specific target set has been met

Question 3

SMART targets

What is ACCEPTED?

Answer 3

The target must be accepted by the performers and others involved in training and competetion.

Question 4

SMART targets

What is REALISTIC?

Answer 4

The target must be actually be possible to complete and attain

Question 5

SMART targets

What is TIME- BOUND?

Answer 5

The target cover a set period of time so that the performer knows whether or not they have achieved it

Question 6

What is the information processing model?

Answer 6

input > decision making > output > feedback

Question 7

Information processing model:
What is INPUT?
1

Answer 7

• performers receive info from senses/ the display
• info then processed by performer
• selective attention focusing on specific stimulus and ignoring irrelevant info

Question 8

Information processing model:
What is DECISION MAKING?
2

Answer 8

1) Decisions are made regarding the input received
2) performer response
3) decision making is made more effective through experience

Question 9

Information processing model:
What is OUTPUT?
3

Answer 9

1) info is sent to the muscles once a decision is made

2) the muscles initiate a coordinated reaction to perform the skill decided on

Question 10

Information processing model:
What is FEEDBACK?
4

Answer 10

1) Internal/ external feedback
2) positive feedback reinforces actions
3) negative feedback helps identify areas for improvement