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Evaluating goal setting — AQA Physical Education 8582 | GradeGen

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Evaluating goal setting

AQA GCSE Physical Education · 8582

Evaluating goal setting

3.2.1.2 The use of goal setting and SMART targets to improve and/or optimise performance

What you need to know

Evaluate the combination of performance and outcome goals.
Understand why outcome goals are generally avoided due to their reliance on uncontrollable factors, such as other performers.
Explain why beginners should avoid outcome goals to prevent demotivation and unrealistic expectations.

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