goal setting: SMART targets

Question 1

describe SMART targets

Answer 1

S- specific = specific to demands of sport/ muscle used/ movements involved
M - measurable = must be possible to measure whether they have been met
A - accepted = must be accepted/ aggreed upon by performer and coach
R - realistic = it must actually be possible to complete the goal
T - time phased = it must be set over a fixed period of time

Question 2

advantage and disadvantage of specificity aspect of SMART targets

Answer 2

+ individuals within the team will knwo their goal and have specific requirements/ gials to aim for
- the smart target can lead to too much focus being placed on reaching the goal

Question 3

advantage and disadvantage of measurable aspect of SMART targets

Answer 3

+ it is good to monitor progress as it can be measured
- it can limit creativity if there is too much measuring

Question 4

advantage and disadvantage of agreed aspect of SMART targets

Answer 4

+ the performer feels like they have ownership of the target, as it is something they have agreed to do
- it relies on suitable levels of intrinsic motivation

Question 5

advantage of realistic aspect of SMART targets

Answer 5

+ individual has a high chance of seeing improvement and therefore may become more motivated

Question 6

advantage and disadvantage of time phased aspect of SMART targets

Answer 6

+ set time allows the performer to see the improvement, and prepare punctually for an event/ season
- may be increased pressure to meet the dealine