3.2.3.1 Psychological factors that can influence an individual in physical activities 3.2.3.1.10 Importance of goal setting

Question 1

goal setting

Answer 1

athletes set themselves a target to achieve

track their progress towards it

Question 2

4 main types of goals

Answer 2

1. outcome goals
2. performance related goals
3. process goals
4. task -orientated goals

Question 3

benefits of goal setting

Answer 3

1. focus on important factors (performer aim/focus)
2. motivation & task persistence
3. increases confidence & self efficacy
4. increase control over performance (arousal/anxiety)
5. monitoring performance athletes (doing well vs struggling)
6. focusing efforts in training and game situation

Question 4

SMARTER goals

Answer 4

setting goals = more effective/achievable
Specific = clear and exact on what needs to be done

Measurable = quantifiable (assess progress)

Achievable = achieve in time frame (ability)

Realistic = within performers reach = motivate or stress (too high)

Time bound = time for completion - motivation/progress

Evaluate = reviewed as to how/when achieved reasons for progress - help future goals

Redo =not achieved,do it again, necessary adjustments

Question 5

example of cricketer SMARTER goal

Answer 5

improve batting average focus on hitting the ball down not up (s)
5 more runs than averaged last yr (A M R)
over next year (T)
track progress by recording no. of runs they score after each match on a graph (E)
doesnt achieve goal, repeat & necessary adjustments (REDO)

Question 6

conversion rate

Answer 6

number of puts to the ball going into the hole

Question 7

outcome/product goal

Answer 7

LT
extensive work
set against others based on outcome
e.g. win championships

(demotivate)

Question 8

task orientated

Answer 8

aim is to master skill/improve own performance
process more important than outcome
e.g. PB in a race

Question 9

process goals

Answer 9

ST
improve technique
e.g. skater (cross over technique)

Question 10

performance goals

Answer 10

intermediate goals
set against yourself
improve from last time
e.g. faster time