SMART Goals
What does the S stand for in SMART
Specific
What fitness component does the beep test/multistage fitness test measure?
Cardiorespiratory endurance.
Name one component of a balanced lifestyle.
Any one of
how many minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity should young people aged 13–17 aim for each day?
At least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity every day.
Why should you warm up before participating in sport or physical activity?
To prepare the body for physical activity and reduce the chance of injury.
What does the M in SMART stand for?
Measurable
What fitness component does the sit and reach test measure?
Flexibility
What is the difference between rest and sleep as components of a balanced lifestyle?
Both provide recovery and balance, but sleep is specifically the time spent sleeping, while rest can include periods of relaxation and recovery without sleeping.
On how many days per week should young people participate in activities that strengthen muscles and bones?
At least 3 days per week.
Name two pieces of safety equipment that may be important when participating in sport.
Appropriate protective equipment, suitable clothing and appropriate footwear.
What does the A and R stand for in SMART?
Achievable and Realistic
What does the Illinois Agility Test measure, and what does the participant have to do?
Agility. The participant must move quickly while changing direction around cones.
Name all five components of a balanced lifestyle.
Rest, leisure/recreation, physical activity, sleep and school/work.
What does sedentary behaviour mean? Give one example.
Behaviour involving sitting or very little physical movement. Examples include watching television, playing seated electronic games or using a computer.
Give three safety considerations that should be checked before participating in physical activity.
What does the T stand for in SMART? Why is it important?
Time-based
it provides a clear end point and creates urgency.
Name two reasons why physical fitness is measured.
Explain why physical activity is an important part of a balanced lifestyle.
Physical activity contributes to health and wellbeing and helps balance time spent on school/work, rest, sleep and leisure.
What is the recommended maximum amount of electronic media entertainment time per day
No more than 2 hours per day for entertainment.
Why is it important for coaches and teachers to know about participants' medical history?
So teachers/coaches are aware of relevant health conditions or injuries and can make appropriate safety decisions.
A student says: “I want to get fitter.” Explain why this is not a SMART goal and rewrite it to make it SMART.
It is too general and has no measurement or timeframe. Example: “I will complete 30 minutes of physical activity, 4 days per week, for the next 4 weeks.”
Explain why it is important to follow the same testing procedure each time a fitness test is performed.
Following the same procedure makes results more reliable and valid. If the procedure changes, results can vary and may become unreliable or meaningless.
A student spends most of their free time gaming, rarely exercises and regularly stays up late. Identify three areas of their lifestyle that could be improved and explain how.
Possible answers:
A Year 7 student does 20 minutes of vigorous exercise each day but spends 5 hours sitting and gaming after school. Explain two ways they could change their routine to better meet the physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines.
They could:
A school is about to start a new sports activity. Explain 3 things the school should consider to reduce the risk of injury.