Q.What do you understand by "Goal Setting"? (Attempt any 5 of Q19-24)

SMART Goal Criteria

Setting a goal such as 'I want to get fitter' rarely leads anywhere on its own — it is too vague to act on. The SMART framework turns a loose intention into a workable target, and it is the first strategy recommended for helping a person stick with an exercise programme.

SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-based.

S — Specific

The goal should state exactly what is to be achieved rather than something vague. 'Improve my fitness' is not specific; 'walk briskly for 30 minutes, five days a week' is.

M — Measurable

There must be a way to track progress — a number, a distance, a count of sessions completed — so the person can see, objectively, whether they are on track.

A — Attainable

The goal must be within the person's actual current capacity. A complete beginner setting a goal to run a marathon within a month is unlikely to succeed, and more likely to get injured or discouraged.

R — Realistic

The goal should fit the person's real circumstances — their available time, equipment, health status and daily commitments — rather than an idealised routine they cannot sustain.

T — Time-based

Every goal needs a timeframe. Without a deadline or a review point, there is no natural way to judge progress or feel any urgency to act. …