SMART Targets in Sport

• S - specific

  Targets state exactly what needs to be achieved

  E.g. the muscles that need to be strengthened, or the skill that needs to be improved
• M -measurable

  It needs to be clear when a target has been achieved

  E.g. completing a distance race in a particular time, or lifting a particular weight
• A - accepted

  The target is agreed between all of the individuals involved in training

  E.g. the coach and the performer agree on a target together
• R - realistic

  The target should be achievable for the individual performer in their specific circumstances

  E.g. the performer has the ability, and the training facilities are available
• T - time bound

  The target will be met within a given time period

  E.g. a performer will aim to enter a specific race in a given year