1. GOAL:
Purpose toward which an endeavor is directed; ones target, objective, intention
4 reasons we should set goals:
Gives target to aim at
Helps concentrate time and effort
Provides motivation, persistence, and desire
Establishes priorities

2. Short vs. Long Term Goals
Have one long term goal
Have several short term goals that help you meet your long term goal.
Long Term Goal: I want to run a marathon in a year.
Short Term Goals:
I will be able to run 5 miles in 1 month
I will be able to run 10 miles in 3 months
I will be able to run 15 miles in 5 months
I will be able to run 20 miles in 7 months

3. Critical Attributes… S.M.A.R.T
Goal Setting
Critical Attributes…
S.M.A.R.T

4. S = Specific Make your goal very specific.
Specific goal: In 2 months I want to be able to perform 15 pushups without stopping.
Not Specific goal: I want to be able to do more pushups.

5. M = Measurable How are you going to be able to measure your goal?
Where do the standards come from?
(don’t just make up standards)
President’s Challenge Tests
Fitness Gram Tests
Are you using any technology?
Pedometers
Hear Rate Monitors

6. A = Achievable Is your goal Achievable for YOU?
Achievable: I want to run the mile without stopping in under 9 minutes.
Not Achievable: I want to run the mile in under 6 minutes because my best friend can do it.

7. R = Realistic Is your goal Realistic?
Realistic: My goal is to do 55 curl ups in a minute.
Unrealistic: My goal is to do 300 curl ups in a minute.

8. T = Timely Can you achieve your goal in a timely manner?
Timely: I will meet my goal within 6 weeks.
Not timely: I will meet my goal within 6 years.

9. Action Strategies… Know your current fitness and activity level
Focus on short-term goals first…as you advance, add some long-term goals
Allow enough time to achieve your goal
Revise goals as you make progress
Break long term goals into short term goals
Monitor your progress toward meeting all your goals
Keep an activity log to help monitor
Reward yourself for achieving your goals

10. Worksheet Example Pre Test 5 32 Week 1 Goal 6 33 Actual Activity
PUSH UPS
CURL UPS
Pre Test 5 32
Week 1
Goal 6 33
Actual
Activity
Push ups in class
Curl ups in class
Week 2 9 25