Goal Setting – are you SMART?
The table has descriptions and examples of SMART goal setting although they are mixed up. Work
out which is the correct description and example.
Goal setting
principle
Description
Example
Specific
1. The goal should be
written down so
you can tick it off
when achieved.
a. Writing in your
diary “I want to be
top goal scorer in
our football club”.
Measurable
2. You should say
when you want to
achieve the goal by,
and might have
short term goals as
stepping stones
towards a longer
term goal.
b. Wanting to win the
hockey league
because you
came 2nd last
year.
Achievable
3. Having a way to
test if you have
achieved your goal.
c. Wanting to run
13.5s in 100m.
Recorded
4. The goal should be
within your
capabilities and not
too hard.
d. Wanting to run
13.5s in 100m.
Timed
5. Stating exactly what
you want to achieve.
e. Wanting to win
today's tennis
game.
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Correct description
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Extension task:
Now write YOUR goal and describe why it hits the SMART principles
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