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- Year 9
Goal setting and motivation
I can set goals using SMART targets to increase motivation through teamwork activities.
- Year 9
Goal setting and motivation
I can set goals using SMART targets to increase motivation through teamwork activities.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Move: completing teamwork activities with high intensity requires good body control and balance.
- Think: remain calm and focussed to complete a challenge.
- Think: apply specific, measurable and achievable targets of the SMART principle to improve team productivity.
- Feel: be motivated through target setting to increase positive engagement in teamwork activities.
- Connect: working with others to set goals improves motivation for all.
Keywords
Goal - a specific aim or target that a person or group strives to achieve
SMART targets - a goal should be: specific, measurable, achievable, recorded and timed
Commitment - the dedication and determination to follow through on a plan or goal with consistent effort and responsibility
Common misconception
Pupils think a goal or a target it the end product or outcome to be achieved.
A goal can be based on outcome, however it can also be a goal set about the performance or process of doing something. For example, building a 3-2-1 pyramid in the quickest time compared to building the 3-2-1 pyramid without dropping any objects.
To help you plan your year 9 physical education lesson on: Goal setting and motivation, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 9 physical education lesson on: Goal setting and motivation, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
stacking cups - set of 6/12 per group, string, rubber bands, bean bags, table tennis balls
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
