1. Goal Setting Specific Measureable Achievable Realistic Time-bound
DEFINITION: A goal is a desired result or end-point that is planned by a person. We set goals to make sure we are motivated to improve or perform well.
When setting yourself goals it is important to use the SMART principle – using this will help to INCREASE MOTIVATION and INCREASE the chance of the goal being SUCCESSFUL.
Specific
Measureable
Achievable
Realistic
Time-bound
Goal-Setting (GCSE PE: Unit 1.1.4)

2. SPECIFIC: Making sure that your goal is relevant to your sport by focusing on the components of fitness, body parts, or specific skills that your sport requires.
For example a volleyball player might set the goal: I want to improve the power and muscular endurance in my leg muscles to improve my jumping.
MEASUREABLE: Goals need to be set so that progress can be recorded and tracked.
For example an 800m runner might set the goal: I want to reduce my 800m time by 3 seconds in the next three months.
(This goal could easily be tracked and monitored – by writing down times after each race/attempt)
Goal-Setting (GCSE PE: Unit 1.1.4)

3. (Challenging, but achievable for our star pupil).
ACHIEVABLE: Making sure that the goals set are challenging but reachable. This helps increase motivation because, although the goal will be difficult, the performer knows that they can achieve it.
For example Khalid Sheik-Ahmed might set the goal: I want to achieve an A grade in my GCSE PE.
(Challenging, but achievable for our star pupil).
REALISTIC: Goals need to be realistic to the skill and fitness levels of the performer.
For example Brandon would not set the goal “I want to run 100m in less than 10 seconds” because his current skill level and fitness level would make this entirely unrealistic.
Goal-Setting (GCSE PE: Unit 1.1.4)

4. (Specific, time-bound, deadline used)
TIME-BOUND: Goals need to have deadlines (a start and end point) meaning that there is a set amount of time for the goal to be reached.
For example a football player might set the goal: I want to improve my performance in the Sergeant Jump Test by 5cm before the first game of the season.
(Specific, time-bound, deadline used)
It is important when answering questions related to SMART that you mention that using these concepts will help to INCREASE MOTIVATION – as the performer will be more focused, driven and be able to track progress properly.
Goal-Setting (GCSE PE: Unit 1.1.4)