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AQA GCSE · Question 05 · Socio-cultural Influences and Well-being in Physical Activity and Sport

Which one of these is the 'R' in SMART targets of goal setting?

Answer options:

A.

Realistic

B.

Refined

C.

Remembered

D.

Rewarding

How to approach this question

Recall the full SMART acronym for goal setting: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound. Identify the word that corresponds to 'R'.

Full Answer

A.Realistic✓ Correct
The correct answer is A. The 'R' in SMART targets stands for Realistic.
SMART is a widely used acronym for setting effective goals. It stands for: S - Specific: The goal is clear and well-defined. M - Measurable: Progress towards the goal can be tracked. A - Achievable: The goal is attainable and not impossible to achieve. R - Realistic: The goal is relevant and within the performer's reach. T - Time-bound: The goal has a target date or deadline.

Common mistakes

Students sometimes confuse 'Realistic' with 'Relevant', which is another 'R' sometimes used in alternative versions of the acronym (SMARTER). However, 'Realistic' is the most common and accepted term in this context.

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