Goal Setting

Three months, Cadet Pearson met his goal of improving his 2-mile run time. Cadet Stevens said, "Why don't you just set one goal of your absolute best possible time and try to reach it, instead of having to change your goal every quarter?" What should Cadet Pearson say to help Cadet Stevens better understand goal-setting?

• A) “Because each time I improve, I accomplish a goal and can re-evaluate and then re-set another goal.”

• B) “Because I wouldn't ever reach that goal.”

• C) “Because it would take me three years to reach that goal.”

• D) “That's a good idea. I'll do it.”

Lorenzo is a squad leader. He set a physical fitness goal for the squad to average 80% on the physical fitness test. He made a step-by-step plan to prepare the squad, and will check off each step as they perform it. What did Lorenzo most likely NOT think of while he was making his plan?

• A) That it may have too many steps

• B) That the goal is unattainable

• C) That the plan lacks a motivation element

• D) That there isn't a way to monitor progress

What are some benefits to setting goals?

• Helps you stay organized and focused

• Build Self-Confidence and a sense of accomplishment

• Gives you the "Big Picture" direction you want your life to take

• All of the above

What are the three types of goals?

• Short-term, mid-term, long-term goal

• Intermediate goal, short-term and long-term goal

• Specific, Positive, Achievable, Measurable (SPAM)

(U3C10L2:Q1) Study the table and select the option (A-D) that indicates the correct type of goal.

Types of Goals:

X. I will work for the most

powerful law firm in the

city.

Y. I will get no grade

lower than a "B" for the

rest of the year.

Z. I will finish this essay

assignment before I go

out with my friends.

• A) X = short-term goal;

  Y = mid-term goal;

  Z = long-term goal

• B) X = mid-term goal;

  Y = long-term goal;

  Z = short-term goal

• C) X = long-term goal;

  Y = short-term goal;

  Z = mid-term goal

• D) X = long-term goal;

  Y = mid-term goal;

  Z = short-term goal

If goal setting is compared to travel planning, what would the goal be?

• The map

• The travel plan

• Destination

• Payment for the trip

The acronym SPAM can be used to evaluate goals. What does SPAM stand for?

• A) Stated, Process, Achievable, Measurable

• B) Specific, Positive, Achievable, Measurable

• C) Specific, Positive, Attainable, Micromanageable

• D) Standard, Practice, Accountable, Maintainable

SPAM is an acronym used to help you evaluate your goals. Study the table and select the option (A-D) that indicates the described SPAM terms.

Goal Setting SPAM:

X. I know I accomplished my fitness goal when I weigh 135 pounds, and can bench-press at least 135 pounds.

Y. I made a lot more progress since I rewrote my goal from: I want to bench-press 135 pounds, to I WILL bench-press 135 pounds.

Z. I bought a weight bench and weights; I planned a regular exercise schedule; I have the time to do it; I can

meet my fitness goal.

• A) X = Achievable;

  Y = Measurable;

  Z = Positive

• B) X = Specific;

  Y = Probable;

  Z = Possible

• C) X = Measurable;

  Y = Positive;

  Z = Achievable

• D) X = Achievable;

  Y = Measurable;

  Z = Specific

You are a high school freshman and have the desire to get accepted to a top-rated university. What type of goal is this?

• A) short-term goal

• B) mid-term goal

• C) long-term goal

Choose the word that best completes the sentence below.

A _________ is an aim or purpose.

• A. Long-Term

• B. Goal

• C. Goal Setting

• D. Mid-term