long term goals where we are able to bring out our individual potential to its own limits.
Having a real understanding and being able to recognize our current standard, both our weakness and strength is the most crucial in the initial goal setting phase as we will then be able to realistically set goals which we will be able to realize eventually.
SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely. The following are the steps used for setting and realizing our dreams and we will be using Taichi sports to illustrate on the SMART Goal setting procedures.
1. DREAM
2. Breakdown into Goals (Short & Long Term)
3. Breakdown into STEPS
4. Focus on STEPS, seasonal goal will take care of themselves.
BASIC GOAL SETTING
(STEPS)
STEPS Goasl Setting
Goal Setting – Using SMART guideline to help athletes in establishing seasonal goals:
Specific – Goals stated must be specific, behavioral terms, within a given time duration and define standard of success. Plan long term goal follow by mid term goal and finally short term goals to focus on achieving. An example is to achieve kicking above shoulder level in a slow & controlled manner during Taichi routine.
Measurable – Goals must be quantifiable and progress must be measurable. An example is computing the success rate of movement during practices to measure improvement.
Achievable – Goals set must be achievable by athlete’s capability, both physically and mentally.
Realistic – Goals set must be realistic. The above goal set must be