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The (over)use of SMART goals for physical activity promotion: A narrative review and critique

Christian Swanna Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Patricia C. Jackmanb School of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UKORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-5756-4494View further author information
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Alex Lawrencea Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour, AustraliaView further author information
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Rebecca M. Hawkinsb School of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UKORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-5816-8186View further author information
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Scott G. Goddarda Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5426-638XView further author information
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Ollie Williamsona Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour, Australia;b School of Sport and Exercise Science, University of Lincoln, Lincoln, UKView further author information
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Matthew J. Schweicklec Global Alliance for Mental Health and Sport, School of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-7752-8573View further author information
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Stewart A. Vellac Global Alliance for Mental Health and Sport, School of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0537-9366View further author information
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Simon Rosenbaumd School of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-8984-4941View further author information
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Pages 211-226 | Received 03 May 2021, Accepted 23 Dec 2021, Published online: 31 Jan 2022

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