Why must a goal be measurable?

Specific, measurable, achievable, recorded and time-phased goals, goals set too high or too low, SMART goals for a sprinter and a rugby player, the Sunday league team, and planning training.

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Evaluate the SMART principle as a way of setting goals.

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What does SMART stand for in goal setting?

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What makes a goal specific?

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What does SMART stand for in goal setting?
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SMART stands for specific, measurable, achievable, recorded and time-phased. Each letter describes a feature of an effective goal.
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What makes a goal specific?
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A specific goal states exactly what is to be improved. A goal to raise first-serve percentage is specific, while a goal to play better is vague.
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Why must a goal be measurable?
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A measurable goal can be checked against a figure, such as a time or a score. Progress can then be judged objectively.
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Why must a goal be achievable?
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An achievable goal is challenging but within the performer's reach. Success is possible, so motivation and confidence are protected.
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What happens when a goal is set too high for a performer?
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An unrealistic goal leads to repeated failure. Repeated failure lowers confidence and can raise anxiety.
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Why might a goal that is too easy fail to improve performance?
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An easy goal gives no challenge, so effort and interest fall. The performer gains little satisfaction from reaching it.

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