S.M.A.R.T.

GOALS
Goal setting is a process by which people set targets that will help them to achieve desired outcomes, such as
winning a swimming competition, improving a specific score or learning a specific skill. You can imagine goal
setting as a map that helps you decide which direction to travel to get to your destination. You are free to choose
your own route, but better choices will make the journey easier and allow you to travel with confidence and
motivated.

Goal setting in sports provide focus, maintains high motivation, and brings positive changes in progress, direction,
realistic views, and happiness through satisfaction by successful completion of set goals.

Specific What do you wish to change, improve and accomplish? Ensure your goal/target is specific (What
sport/skill/fitness component/health factor have you chosen? Who is involved? Where is it
located/happening? Which resources are involved? Set an ambitious but achievable goal – Examples:
Improve cardiovascular endurance by improving 20 laps in the Beep Test; Improve arms muscular
endurance reaching 30 in the Push-up test; Improve my underarm serve effectiveness/accuracy by 10% in
volleyball).

Goal 1: Improve dig accuracy and control by consistently executing proper forearm passing
technique since I can only do under 4 passes.

Goal 2: Develop a more effective and controlled badminton lob technique to be able to counter
opponents since I can only do 8 passes or less

Measurable Define a way to track your progress and measure if your goal has been accomplished. Set a specific test to
record your results - quantifying your goals makes it easier to track progress and will help you understand
when you’ve reached the finish line (example: Beep Test; Agility Test; Number of successful shots in X tries
from a specific location). You can also use specific criteria for evaluating a movement/technique (example:
checklist with the features of correct execution of a dig/forearm pass in volleyball/handstand in
gymnastics).

Goal 1: Achieve the x2 improvement within the next 2 weeks, tracking progress through

assessments during classes

Goal 2: Achieve the x2 improvement within the next 2 weeks, tracking progress through

assessments during classes

Achievable Set achievable goals by breaking down your final goal/target into smaller ones. Create milestones. “I will
achieve X in the first session, and will increase X+2 in each of the following sessions.”

Goal 1: every classes focused on volleyball work on forearm passing techniques. And take 20

minutes of 80m of the lesson

Goal 2: add specific lob-focused workouts into the PE lessons, dedicating 20 minutes per class. and

asking for feedback from miss to be able to improve.

Relevant Evaluate/explain why is the goal relevant to you. Why is your goal important? (to a specific sport, health,
personal interest, grow) How does it impact your performance? (examples: “Improving made free throw
 percentage is a relevant goal as free throws can be the deciding factor in the outcome of a basketball
game; Improving my cardiovascular endurance will improve my health and allow me to play for longer.”)

Goal 1: good dig skills contribute directly for the overall team performance and my personal

performance
Goal 2: A proficient lob creates defensive strategies and creates offensive opportunities during

matches to be able to counter my opponents and possibly score.

Time- When is the deadline for your goal? (example: I want to accomplish my goal by the end of the Unit/Term; I
bound want to accomplish my goal in 4 weeks).

Goal 1: I want to achieve this goal by the end of the unit (2 weeks).

Goal 2: I want to achieve this goal by the end of the unit (2 weeks).