Understanding Goal Setting in PE

What is the primary focus of performance goals in sports?

• Winning a championship

• Improving personal skills

• Beating an opponent

• Achieving a specific ranking

Which of the following is an example of an outcome goal?

• Running 5 miles in under 40 minutes

• Winning the next football match

• Increasing bench press by 10 kgs

• Improving swimming technique

What does the SMART acronym stand for in goal setting?

• Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound

• Simple, Manageable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely

• Strategic, Motivational, Actionable, Realistic, Timed

• Specific, Meaningful, Achievable, Realistic, Timely

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-set goal?

• Vague

• Measurable

• Achievable

• Time-bound

How can setting performance goals benefit an athlete?

• By ensuring they win every competition

• By focusing on personal improvement and skill development

• By guaranteeing a higher ranking

• By reducing the need for practice

Which of the following is a technique used in effective goal setting?

• Setting goals that are impossible to achieve

• Setting goals without a deadline

• Setting short-term and long-term goals

• Setting goals based on others' expectations

What is the main difference between performance and outcome goals?

• Performance goals focus on the end result, while outcome goals focus on the process

• Performance goals focus on personal improvement, while outcome goals focus on the end result

• Performance goals are easier to achieve than outcome goals

• Performance goals are less important than outcome goals

Why is it important for goals to be time-bound?

• To ensure they are vague

• To provide a sense of urgency and deadline

• To make them more difficult to achieve

• To allow for indefinite postponement

Which of the following is an example of a measurable goal?

• Becoming a better athlete

• Running 100 metres in under 12 seconds

• Being more confident

• Improving teamwork

What is a potential drawback of focusing solely on outcome goals?

• They are always easy to achieve

• They can lead to neglecting personal development

• They guarantee success

• They are always realistic