5.2.1 SMART targets

• 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.