Process of setting targets that a performer will work towards achieveing
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Terms within acronym S.M.A.R.T.
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Recorded and Timed
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What is a specific target?
A goal set to target a sepcific aspect of performance to develop which you can actively focus on.
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Why are specific targets useful?
It ensures that the goal emphasises a definite training need.
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Example of a specific target for a sprinter?
Setting a goal to improve the driving phase.
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What is a measurable target?
As a way of knowing if you have achieved your goals, a measurable target is one that contains a time or a measurable aspect.
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Why are measurable targets useful?
Allows a definite 'met' or 'non-met' statement to be made.
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Give an example of a measurable target for a swimmer
Taking 0.1 seconds off of their 100m time.
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What is an achievable target?
A goal that is within reach of the performer. It should be challenging but attainable.
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Why are achievable targets useful?
A performer might become demotivated if they don't achieve a goal and are more likely to chase a goal if it is within reach.
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Example of an achievable target for a footballer?
A striker setting a goal to score two more goals than last season.
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What is a recorded target?
This is when a goal can be written down so that they are not forgotten and can be easily altered if too difficult.
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Why are recorded targets useful?
Makes the target more set in stone and more meaningful.
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Example of a recorded target?
Goal written at the top of a training programme to remind performer about what they're trying to achieve.
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What is a timd target?
Goals should have time limits. This gives the performer a push to reach their goal in that time and ecide if they have been successful by the end of it.
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Why are timed targets useful?
Performer can assess whether they have hit given target at any point.
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Example of timed target in athletics?
Setting a target to run 1500m in under five minutes by the end of the season.
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Process of setting targets that a performer will work towards achieveing
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Define Goal Setting
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Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Recorded and Timed
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Card 4
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A goal set to target a sepcific aspect of performance to develop which you can actively focus on.
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Card 5
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It ensures that the goal emphasises a definite training need.
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