1. Goal setting Sue Young

2. Goal setting Why set targets? Setting targets improves performance because it: allows targets to be met builds confidence provides motivation lowers arousal

3. Goal setting Types of goals The steps to success involve both short-term goals and long-term goals. Step 1: Process goals about technique (short-term) Step 2: Performance goals about beating your last attempt (short-term) Step 3: Outcome or product goals (long-term): the ultimate aim!

4. Goal setting SMARTER goals Goals should be: S pecific M easured A greed R ealistic, but challenging T imed E xciting R ecorded

5. Goal setting Personal performance goals Goals should not just concern winning — not everyone can win. Personal performance goals provide intrinsic motivation and can be achieved by everyone! This resource is part of PE Review, a magazine written for A-level students by subject experts. To subscribe to the full magazine go to www.hoddereducation.co.uk/pereview