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5. Sports psychology
5.2 Goal setting and performance
5.2.1 SMART targets
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What does the 'Specific' element of SMART targets mean?
Clearly defined goal
What does the 'Specific' element of SMART targets answer?
What, who, and where
Why is 'Realistic' important in SMART targets?
Attainable current skills
The 'Measurable' element of SMART targets ensures the goal can be tracked and
quantified
In swimming, a SMART target could be to reduce a 50m freestyle time by
0.5
A tennis SMART target is to increase first serves landed in the service box from 65% to 75% in the next
3
matches.
True
Measurable goals in SMART targets have quantifiable targets, such as reducing freestyle time by
0.5
seconds.
True
Arrange the SMART criteria in the correct order:
1️⃣ Specific
2️⃣ Measurable
3️⃣ Achievable
4️⃣ Realistic
5️⃣ Time-bound
A measurable goal in sports includes clear criteria to determine if the goal has been
achieved
.
What does a realistic SMART goal consider?
Skills and resources
What is an example of a SMART target in swimming?
Reduce 50m freestyle time by 0.5 seconds in 2 months
In gymnastics, an example of a SMART target is to master the backward walkover on the balance beam for the next competition in
6 weeks
Progress tracking is facilitated in SMART targets by their
quantifiable
nature.
SMART targets
are goals that are
Specific
,
Measurable
,
Achievable
,
Realistic
, and
Time-bound
.
Time-bound
A 'Time-bound' SMART target includes a deadline for completion.
True
An 'Achievable' SMART target is impossible to attain.
False
What is an example of a 'Time-bound' SMART target in sports?
Complete in 3 months
What is an example of a SMART target in football?
Improve penalty kick accuracy
A SMART target in swimming is to reduce the 50m freestyle time by 0.5 seconds within the next
2
months.
SMART targets must be specific to define what needs to be
improved
.
Realistic goals in SMART targets consider the athlete's resources and
circumstances
.
Match the SMART element with its description:
Specific ↔️ Clearly defined goal
Measurable ↔️ Quantifiable target
Achievable ↔️ Within athlete's capabilities
Realistic ↔️ Attainable given circumstances
Time-bound ↔️ Clear deadline for completion
Specific goals in SMART targets answer the questions "what", "who", and "
where
".
True
What is a swimming SMART target that includes all five SMART criteria?
Reduce 50m freestyle time in 2 months
What is an example of a SMART target in tennis?
Land 75% of first serves in the service box during the next 3 matches
SMART targets enhance motivation by providing a defined objective.
True
What is an example of a SMART target in running for clarity?
Reduce 5km time by 1 minute
Reviewing SMART targets
weekly
allows athletes to determine if adjustments are needed.
True
Progress tracking in running with SMART targets involves monitoring and recording 5km times
weekly
.
What is one reason why SMART targets may need to be adjusted?
Change in fitness
An example of an 'Achievable' SMART target in sports is to cut a 100m sprint time by
0.5
The 'Measurable' element of SMART targets ensures there are clear criteria to determine if the goal has been
achieved
Arrange the elements of SMART targets in order.
1️⃣ Specific
2️⃣ Measurable
3️⃣ Achievable
4️⃣ Realistic
5️⃣ Time-bound
A 'Realistic' SMART target considers the
athlete's
current circumstances.
True
What is an example of a SMART target in football?
Improve penalty kick accuracy
What is an example of a SMART target in gymnastics?
Master the backward walkover
Why must SMART targets be achievable?
Within athlete's capabilities
What does SMART stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound
What is an example of a time-bound SMART goal?
Reduce 100m time in 3 months
A time-bound goal in SMART targets must have a clear deadline or
timeframe
.
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