Community Sports Quiz and Flashcards on MAD Goals

Questions and Answers

Which of the following statements is a MAD goal?

I will swim the length of the pool five times without taking a breath.

I will beat the county wrestling champion in my weight division in my first match.

I will improve my batting average by two points before the end of the season. (correct)

I will dance for 300 hours this month to prepare for the end-of-the-year recital.

If your goal is to join a community baseball league to work with teammates, which category would it fall into?

Social (correct)

Academic

Emotional

Physical

Which of the following statements is a MAD goal?

I am going to take one minute off of my 5K time in the next month. (correct)

I am going to score five goals in the next soccer game.

I am going to break the county record for the 100-meter freestyle.

I am going to do well in my next three gymnastics meets.

Carl's father signed him up to play in the community soccer league, but Carl really wants to play football. Which type of goal-setting challenge is Carl facing?

<p>Lack of control</p> Signup and view all the answers

If your goal is to improve your personal relationships with your friends at school, which category would it fall into?

<p>Social</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definitions of MAD Goals

MAD goals are specific, measurable, attainable, and realistic.
Example of a MAD goal: Improving batting average by two points before the end of the season.

Categories of Goals

Goals can be classified into various categories: Physical, Emotional, Social, and Academic.
Example of a social goal: Joining a community baseball league to collaborate with teammates.
Example of another social goal: Improving personal relationships with friends at school.

Examples of MAD Goals

Achieving a measurable improvement, such as taking one minute off a 5K time in the next month, qualifies as a MAD goal.
Breaking a county record or scoring goals may not fit the MAD criteria as they may appear overly ambitious or vague.

Goal-Setting Challenges

Lack of control is a common challenge in goal-setting, exemplified by Carl's situation where he is enrolled in soccer despite wanting to play football.
Distractions, fear of failure, and uncertainty are other challenges that can hinder effective goal-setting.

Importance of Goal Clarity

Specificity in goal-setting helps individuals create actionable plans.
Clearly defined goals improve motivation and focus, enhancing the likelihood of success in personal objectives.

Description

This quiz explores the concept of MAD goals, focusing on their specific, measurable, attainable, and realistic nature. It also categorizes goals into physical, emotional, social, and academic types, providing examples for better understanding. Test your knowledge on goal-setting challenges and strategies.