Lesson 3.2.1.2
3.2.1.2 The use of goal setting and SMART targets to improve and/or optimise performance Quiz: AQA Physical Education, Unit 2
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The 20 questions
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Which is NOT one of the SMART targets in the specification?
- Realistic
- Competitive
- Time bound
- Accepted
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Which SMART element means the target is agreed by the performer?
- Specific
- Accepted
- Measurable
- Realistic
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Which SMART element means the target can be quantified?
- Time bound
- Specific
- Measurable
- Accepted
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Which SMART element means the target can be achieved with effort?
- Time bound
- Specific
- Measurable
- Realistic
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Which SMART element means the target has a deadline?
- Realistic
- Accepted
- Time bound
- Specific
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Which SMART element means the target is clearly defined?
- Realistic
- Measurable
- Specific
- Accepted
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A target to run faster lacks numbers and a deadline. Which SMART elements are missing?
- Measurable and time bound
- Agreed and recorded
- Realistic and achievable
- Specific and accepted
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Which SMART target element is shown by setting a specific deadline of eight weeks?
- Specific
- Realistic
- Time-bound
- Measurable
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A performer aims to beat a rival in a race. Which goal type is this?
- Outcome goal
- Fitness goal
- Process goal
- Performance goal
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A performer aims to beat their previous 400 metre time. Which goal type is this?
- League position goal
- Winning goal
- Performance goal
- Outcome goal
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Why should outcome goals generally be avoided in sport?
- Depend on others
- They are too easy
- Require no effort
- Always under personal control
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Why do beginner performers often prefer to avoid outcome goals?
- Always boring
- Failure demotivates
- Too expensive
- Too easy
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What can be done with performance and outcome goals in sporting examples?
- They can be combined
- They are identical
- They are banned
- They must be ignored
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Setting both a personal best target and a top-three finish target shows what?
- Invalid goal setting
- Outcome goals only
- Performance goals only
- Combined goals
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What is the likely effect of setting an unrealistic SMART target?
- Increased confidence
- Better fitness
- Loss of motivation
- Instant world record
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Which target best follows the SMART approach?
- Become the best athlete
- Win every match
- Play better next week
- Increase bench press weight
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What is the main problem with setting a target to win the league?
- It is too specific
- It lacks a timeframe
- Depends on other teams
- It is fully controllable
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How should a performer evaluate progress towards their goals?
- Ignoring previous scores
- Checking against SMART targets
- Relying purely on guesswork
- Setting unmeasured aims
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Which SMART target feature ensures a goal can be accurately quantified with numbers?
- Accepted
- Measurable
- Recorded
- Exciting
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Which target is most likely to motivate a beginner?
- Win the world championship
- Break the world record
- Improve personal best
- Beat a professional athlete
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