Section 2g

Apply the PEI structure.
Give reasons why it is important to set targets.

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Give reasons why it is important to set targets.

Learning Intention

Section 2g

Targets

Why is it important to set targets?

In this question, you are being asked to explain why it is important to set targets when creating your PDP. In your answer, you must use the words 'because' AND 'this means that' to be able to access the marks. As this is a 3 mark question, you need 3 PEI chains to access all 3 marks.

I will commit to completing all sessions AND
Put in maximum effort during all sessions AND
Make improvements.

This means that...

Motivation levels are increased

Because...

Targets

My session content is targeted toward achieving my target AND

No time is wasted working on irrelevant things.

This means that...

It gives me focus and direction

Because...

Targets

If I achieve my target I know my weakness is improving AND

I can make my target harder or set a new one.

This means that...

I can see if I am improving

Because...

Targets

Model Answer

It is important to set targets because I can see if I am improving (P). If I reach my target of scoring 50% of my shots in netball I know my accuracy is improving (E). This means that I can make my target harder or move onto a new target (I).

Finish the starter...

It is important to set targets because it gives me focus and direction...

Task

Explain why it is important to set targets when creating a personal development programme (3).