The document discusses goal setting for improving performance. It explains that goals should follow the SMART criteria: specific, measurable, adjustable, realistic and time-bound. Short-term goals set for a session or week can help achieve long-term goals set for a 6-week development program. Examples are given of physical and mental long and short-term goals. The importance of setting goals is that it gives each training session focus, can boost motivation and allows performers to track their progress.

1. INSPIRE AND TRANSFORM St Joseph’s Academy, Kilmarnock
Strengths/weaknesses/
Goal Setting
National PE

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Learning Intentions:
Today we will:
1. Identify what our strengths and Areas for Development are
2. Set Goals to improve our Areas of Improvement
3. Explore why setting goals is so important

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Methods of Collecting Information
Physical Mental
1. General Observation Schedule
1. Mental Toughness Questionnaire
Skill: Volley /
Dig / Spike
Reboundability / Handle
Pressure / Concentration /
Confidence / Motivation
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We have now collected information on factors. However, for the purpose of our personal
development plan we will only focus on two of the factors in depth. Information collected
has indicated to us that our Volley / Dig / Spike in the Physical Factor and our
Reboundability / Handle Pressure / Concentration / Confidence / Motivation in the
Mental Factor are areas for development.
What is your Physical Strength?
What is Your Physical Area of Development?
What is your Mental Strength?
What is your Mental Area of Development?
How do we know this?
To ensure we improve our performance we must set a Personal Development Plan (PDP).
Before creating any programme, you need to know what you want to achieve. It is
therefore vital that we set goals for both the short and long-term to guide our planning.
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7. How do I set effective goals?
Goals cannot be picked at random - for them to be effective they require
clear thought and planning. Therefore, whenever we set goals we should
follow the SMART acronym. Under each heading write down why you
think you need to consider these when planning effective goals.
SMART
SPECIFIC MEASURABLE
ADJUSTABLE
REALISTIC
TIMED
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8. ‘A performer may follow the SMART acronym when setting goals for a factors’
‘Their goal should be a specific one that is not written as a general statement.
What does this mean?
This means they can focus more closely on a certain element of their weakness and give them a clear aim to focus
upon which can lead to them improving that area. They can select an approach that is relevant to the activity as well
as their ability level’
‘Their goal should also be measurable and contain figures (quantitative) that can be compared against.
What does this mean?
This means it will be easier for them to measure if they have met their goals and can help them when considering their
next goal as they simply adjust the figures based on the success of the previous session.’
‘Their goal should also be adjustable and not set in stone.
What does this mean?
This means they can take into account issues such as illnesses, injuries or performance plateau’s that crop up and the
goal can take this into consideration and be amended to better suit the performer.’
The performer should also ensure their goal is realistic to their ability levels.
What does this mean?
This means they can set a target that is challenging but not overstretching which can ensure that they remain
motivated in their pursuit of improvement.
Finally the goals set should follow a timescale.
What does this mean?
Goals should be planned for the short term and the long term as this will provide the performer with a clear training
focus and end objective. This will ensure the performer can plan training appropriately. – additional mark
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9. Goal Types
Goals can be set for either a prolonged period of time (long-term goals) or a
shorter duration (short-term goals). It is important however that you apply
the SMART acronym to your goals in order for them to be considered as
effective.
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10. LONG-TERM GOAL: I CAN…
Provide a SPECIFIC focus to my goal
Provide a TIME-BOUND focus to my goal
SHORT-TERM GOAL: I CAN…
Provide a SPECIFIC focus to my goal
Provide a TIME-BOUND focus to my goal
Provide a MEASURABLE focus to my goal
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11. Long Term Goal Setting
By the end of my 6 week development programme I want to improve my
CRE levels in football so I can continue to stay with my opponent when
defending at the end of the game and maintain a high skill level throughout
my performance.
LONG TERM EXAMPLE PHYSICAL
By the end of my 6 week development programme I want to improve my
decision making so that I do not give away possession of the ball by passing
to a team mate who is being marked or taking a shot when my team mate is
in a better position to shoot. This allows the other team an easy
opportunity to intercept or gain possession of the ball.
LONG TERM EXAMPLE MENTAL
Long-term goals are usually static in nature and represent an aim you wish
to achieve by the end of your development plan. It is important that you
apply the letters S(pecific), (R)ealistic* and T(ime-bound) to such goals.
Look at the examples below.
SPECIFIC TIME BOUND
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12. Short Term Goal Setting
SHORT TERM EXAMPLE PHYSCIAL
By the end of today’s fartlek training session I want to have my heart rate at
155bpm at least twice during the session.
By the end of today’s visualisation session I want to clearly imagine myself
making an effective pass to a team mate in space In 3 different attacking
situations.
SHORT TERM EXAMPLE MENTAL
Short-term goals should act as stepping stones towards achieving your overall
aim and nudge you further along the pathway in pursuit of your long-term
target. Short-term goals are much more dynamic in nature and owe a great
deal to effective monitoring of performance and feelings. Ensure that you
apply the letters (S)pecific, (M)easurable, (A)djustable*, (R)ealistic* and (T)ime
bound to these goals. Take a look at the examples below.
SPECIFIC TIME BOUND MEASURABLE
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I didn’t do so well in my maths test. I only achieved 32%. To
pass I need 40% and my next test is next month. My teacher
said I need to work on quadratic equations. I am going to
practice these twice a week until my next test. I need to get
40% minimum.
I did the bleep test and only scored 3.4. This puts me in the
below average category. I don’t sit the bleep test again until
the end of the block which is in 4 weeks time. My aim by the
time I do this test again is to be able to achieve at least level 5.
In the meantime I need to do some more cardio based training
to help me.
I have received my tracking report and I am on track for
most of my subjects but I am off track in English and
History. The prelim is coming up in January. That gives me
just over a month to get prepared to try and move from a
7 to a 6. I plan on attending supported study each time my
class teacher offers it. I am also going to complete some
extra work and bring it in to be marked.

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You have completed the general observation
schedule.
This schedule told you that your weakness is the DIG.
You will be getting videoed again on the last week of
term.
You will be completed a GOB again.
You have set yourself a target to improve your dig over
6 weeks (Long Term)
In the short term you are setting goals session by
session.
Why would setting goals help you on your way to
achieving a better performance.

15. Why is it important to set goals?
Can you note down any reasons why you think it may be important to set
goals?
It will give each training
session a specific focus
It can be used to boost
motivation levels
It can help a performer
track and monitor their
progress
WHY?
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