1. Planning and Monitoring in Pursuit of Goals Preparation of the Body KC5

2. Remember your knowledge about goal setting Well written goals should be based on the SMART concept Specific Measurable Agreed Realistic Time Bound

3. Well written short term goal I will complete 7 out of 8 repetitions hitting my target time of 43 secs during my CRE set. SpecificMeasurable Agreed and Realistic Time bound

4. Monitoring progress towards goals Remember this is a continuous process Methods Pacing time checks Pulse Counting Subjective Feeling

5. Monitoring short term goals provides the following benefits: Inspires / motivates to do better Identifies if training is effective eg working at correct intensity Outlines when training needs to be progressed Develops confidence when short term goals are achieved Provides stepping stones in pathway towards long term goal Reduces anxiety in working towards a long term goal Provides a focus for achievement

6. Example of well written long term goal I want to swim 100m f/c in 1min 25sec by December 15 th Specific Measurable Agreed and Realistic Time bound

7. Reviewing progress towards goals Remember this is a summative process Method 100m f/c whole performance observation schedule

8. Provides comparison with initial performance Identifies if training has been effective Identifies ongoing development needs Provides information to set future targets Reviewing long term goals provides the following benefits

9. 2007 Discuss the importance of setting goals to improve your level of physical fitness. Give examples of the goals you set.(6)