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Why set
goals?
Goals define what you want
to accomplish and motivate you toward achieving
them. By knowing exactly what you want to
accomplish, you can focus your attention and
energy on what is important and also avoid
distractions. The goal-setting process allows
you to see your progress and take pride in what
you have accomplished, and you will be able to
monitor your progress and see how far you have
come in obtaining your long-term goal!
Goal
Setting Process
Step 1:
The first step in the goal-setting process is
determining and setting your long-term goal.
Remember when setting long-term goals you should
consider how the desired outcome will impact
your health and wellness. The goal should also
be something that is attainable, challenging,
and measurable.
Step 2:
The second step in the process is creating a
series of weekly short-term goals that will help
you advance toward achieving your long-term
goal. When setting short-term goals, set goals
that are performance-based, not outcome based.
Performance-based goals are related to the
execution of the sport or activity, rather than
a specific outcome related to performance.
The following SMART Goals
principles should be implemented when setting
your long-term and weekly goals for this course.
Always set “SMART”
goals!
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Specific |
Your short-term goals should specifically state what you want to accomplish. Your goal should pertain to what you want to learn and accomplish by the next week. |
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Measurable |
You should be able to quantify or measure your goals. For example, how many times per week and for how long will you engage in the activity, or how many attempts will you make at practicing a skill. |
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Attainable |
Your goals should be realistic. You should be able to reach your short-term goals by next week and your long-term goals by the end of the semester. |
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Relative |
Your goals should pertain to what you want to accomplish. For this course your goals should pertain to your specific physical activity course. |
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Time |
Determine a specific time period in which you want to reach your goals. |
Goal-setting Rules
You need to ask yourself
two questions when setting goals:
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Are your short term goals
relative to your long-term goals?
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Are your short-term and
long-term goals realistic for the duration that
you have set?
Remember: “The difference between a Dream and a
Goal is having a timeline.”