Goal Setting And SMART Targets

Increases motivation/feel good factor Increases attention and focus Increase task persistence Monitors progress Decreases stress

By increasing a performers motivation you will find they will work more effectively towards their goal

Allows u to specifically focus on the task at hand. Example would be if ur running a marathon you would focus training on running

By increasing thus, they will continue to work towards their goal regardless of how difficult it is

Allows u to assess progress over time. When assessing progress you can measure how much the performer has improved

This is done by making the goal setting for the performer achievable. If it isn’t the performer will have increased stress levels

S - specific M - measurable A - achievable R - realistic T - time - bound

Gives a clear focused goal. Being specific within a goal allows an individual or a team to increase their focus on what needs to be improved. Could be specific to an individual

Provides a way of checking if u have improved When measuring ur targets it can improve motivation. This is due to athlete seeing improve,et over time. Targets must have links to unit of measurement

A task u know u can complete because u have the ability to do so. Too hard can be demotivating

A task u can complete because u have the resources to do so. These goals can affect task persistence

A deadline to complete the task by. Providing time can increase motivation and task persistence. Can be given on a time scale either short medium or long.