1. UNIT 1 - Information
“I can’t seem to motivate myself. I know I can improve my fitness and my ability in sport but I can’t seem to get there.
What can I do?
Set Goals to raise motivation
• Goal-setting is a good way of staying motivated. It’s a way of aiming towards long term targets, by setting short term goals for achievement on the way.
• By setting goals you can …

2. BY SETTING GOALS YOU CAN
UNIT 1 - Information
Determine exactly what is to be achieved
Achieve more
(working harder)
Gain direction
(sign posting)
Improve performance
Gain confidence
BY SETTING GOALS YOU CAN
Feel in control
Improve quality of training
Be less anxious
Evaluate your performance
Increase pride and satisfaction in your performance
Focus your attention
Increase motivation to achieve
Check progress against targets
Be prepared mentally for performing

3. UNIT 1 - Information
• Goals can be Short Term or Long Term.
• The ultimate objective (The Long Term Goal) is very important. However, the key to success is the day to day Short Term goals. They provide a focus for training in each and every session, that will help achieve their long term goal. Short term goals can act as incentives and signposts as to whether you are on target or not.
• Goals can be Performance or Outcome Goals.
• Performance Goals focus on the work that it takes to achieve a particular result.

4. UNIT 1 - Information
• Outcome Goals are opposite to Performance Goals. Whilst the work that it takes to meet a goal is very important, the outcome goals focus on the result of the work and not the actual work.
• There is more control over performance goals than over outcome goals: the best time for a 800m race could be improved but it will still not secure a win in the race.
• Performance Goals give a performer a better chance of success, which leads to an increase in confidence and motivation.

5. SETTING TARGETS - S.M.A.R.T.
UNIT 1 - Information
SETTING TARGETS - S.M.A.R.T.
• By knowing what you want to achieve, you know what you need to concentrate on and improve.
• Goals that are too easy to achieve provide little motivation, but unrealistic difficult goals can lead to a loss of confidence and eventual rejection of the goal.
• When setting goals, they should be OBJECTIVE not VAGUE e.g. “to get fit” is too vague – compare with – “ I’m going to lose 5 kg, be able to do 50 sit ups without a break and run 5 km in under 20 minutes by the end of a 12 week training programme.”

6. UNIT 1 - Information
S. (SPECIFIC)
Goals should be as specific as possible regarding what you want to achieve – Focusing attention.
M. (MEASUREABLE)
You need to be able to tell when you have reached a goal – they should access PROGRESS against a standard and when to set new goals.
A. (AGREED / ACCEPTED)
The goals should be discussed and agreed with you and your coach, otherwise you will not be motivated. The acceptance by both parties gives ownership and confidence to the performer.
R. (REALISTIC)
Goals should be challenging but attainable. They can be motivational, give direction and control anxiety.
T. (TIME-PHASED)
You need a time frame so that you have reached all of your short term goals before the performance. If goals are time-phased they provide a focus and motivation to achieve.

7. Discussion: UNIT 1 – Practical Application
• Designing goals which can help develop and improve performance
• Using S.M.A.R.T. principles
• Identification of needs
• Personalised Result

8. UNIT 1 - Links
• Motivation
• Adherence
• Feedback
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9. Set of targets (personal)
UNIT 1 – Diagrams and tables
Set of targets (personal) S
(specific)
M (measurable) A
(agreed) R
(realistic) T
(time-phased)

10. 1. “To succeed in sport one needs to set goals.”
UNIT 1 - Activity
1. “To succeed in sport one needs to set goals.”
Explain clearly the difference between short-term and long-term goals.
2. Goal-setting is important to a performer.
How can short-term goals help in achieving long term goals?

11. Why do goals need to be SMART?
UNIT 1 - Activity
GOAL SETTING
Explain how goal setting can help a sportsperson succeed in their sport.
4. “Setting SMART goals is important for development and progress in sport.”
Complete the table by using the headings provided to explain why goals need to be SMART.
Why do goals need to be SMART?
Specific
Measurable
Agreed
Realistic
Time-phased
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12. Candidates need to give full and logical statements for each SMART.
UNIT 1 - Activity
“When a sportsperson sets targets/ goals to aim for they should be SMART.”
Use specific examples from one sporting activity to explain how the SMART principles can be used to set targets/ goals.
6. “Sporting goals should be SMART.”
Describe a SMART performance goal in one of your chosen sporting activities.
Candidates need to give full and logical statements for each SMART.
Candidates should be able to draw on their own physical activity experiences

13. 7. Give an example of: a) an OUTCOME GOAL b) a PERFORMANCE GOAL
UNIT 1 - Activity
7. Give an example of:
a) an OUTCOME GOAL
b) a PERFORMANCE GOAL
8. Using the SMART principles of goal-setting, explain in detail what each term means in relation to a long-term goal you have set yourself in a named sporting activity.

14. GOALS? UNIT 1 – Key Facts/Glossary Why set goals Short term Long term
(examples)
Long term
(examples)
Why do we need goals?
Outcome goals
Performance goals
S. _______
M. _______
A. _______
R. _______
T. _______
Personal application
EXAMPLES