1. GOAL SETTING

2. Set goals to increase MOTIVATION
Starter
“I can’t seem to motivate myself, I know I can improve my fitness and ability in sport but I can’t seem, to get there. What can I do?”
Set goals to increase MOTIVATION

3. Learning Outcomes
Identify how goal setting helps to improve performance – Grade C
Analyse examples of goal setting to identify the characteristics of SMART – Grade B
Create a personalised SMART target linked to Circuit Training – Grade A

4. Brainstorm How does goal setting help a performer?
Brainstorm your answers on your sheet.

5. Goal setting helps performers to:
Achieve more
(working harder)
Determine exactly what is to be achieved
Gain direction
(sign posting)
Improve performance
Improve quality of training
Gain confidence
Feel in control
Goal setting helps performers to:
Be less anxious
Increase pride and satisfaction in your performance
Evaluate your performance
Increase motivation to achieve
Focus your attention
Check progress against targets
Be prepared mentally for performing

6. SMART TARGETS
In order for the goals you set to be successful, you need to use SMART targets.
SMART targets are set at the start of a personal exercise programme or as part of long term goal.

7. Specific
Description
The goal must be clear and the performer must know exactly what the goal is.
Current fitness levels and performance levels should be evaluated before specific goals are set.
Application/Example – underline the words that ensure this target is specific
To reduce the percentage of unforced errors in my passing from the centre third in netball.

8. Measurable
Description In order to know if your goal has been met successfully, it must be something that can be measured. Units should be included to measure your goal e.g. time, distance, numbers. Application/Example – underline the words that ensure this target is measurable “To run 10k 3 seconds faster than my previous best”

9. Achievable
Description It is something that is possible for you to do. Avoid setting targets that would be too difficult for someone to complete and would be demotivating. Important that the performer has the ability to reach the targets set. Application/Example – Explain in your own words why this target is achievable “I currently run 110m in 14.30seconds. My goal is to run 100m in seconds”

10. Realistic
Description A realistic goal is one that is possible, given all the factors involved. Your goal might be achievable but are the other factors in place realistic. E.g. Do you have access to training facilities? Application/Example – Explain in your own words why this target is realistic “I currently throw the javelin 30m, I am going to start an additional training session each week and my goal is to throw 35m by the end of this session”

11. Time - Bound
Description Goals must be assigned a time frame for completion. You need to have a cut off point so that you can see if your training is having the effect you want. Application/Example – underline the words that ensure this target is time – bound “My goal is to run 200m in 45 seconds by the 4th July this year”

12. Independent Task
Using your circuit training sessions as a focus, set yourself a SMART target to help you improve your performance.
Please remember to include all 5 aspects of SMART.

13. Peer Assessment – Mark Scheme
The target is linked to circuit training
All 5 elements of SMART are included
Write a comment linked to how effective you feel the target will be

14. Homework
For three days over the next week I would like you to keep an accurate food diary. Try to be as precise as possible, you may even include measures!

15. Exam Question
TASK/QUESTION: Ethan is inspired by performers in the run up to the London 2012 Olympic games, and is determined to improve his performance. He decides to set SMART targets as a first step to achieving his long-term goal. Discuss the use of target setting to improve performance You must make reference to examples in your answer. 6 marks
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
Must: Describe each principle of SMART
Should: Provide sporting examples for each SMART principle
Could: Discuss the value of target setting and why it is used.

16. How did you get on???
Identify how goal setting helps to improve performance – Grade C
Analyse examples of goal setting to identify the characteristics of SMART – Grade B
Create a personalised SMART target linked to Circuit Training – Grade A