Achievement goals in sport

Question 1

What is achievement goal theory?

Answer 1

People engage in achievement situations in order to develop of demonstrate competence

Question 2

What are achievement goals?

Answer 2

Task or ego involvement

Question 3

What is ego involvement?

Answer 3

Other-referenced perceptions of competence; focus is on outperforming others

Question 4

What is goal/task involvement?

Answer 4

Self-referenced perceptions of competence; is determined by a perception of success questionnaire

Question 5

What is the goal orientation?

Answer 5

The tendency to adopt a certain goal

Question 6

What is the significance of perceived ability for people with high ego orientation?

Answer 6

If someone has high perceived ability, more likely to have high persistence and will seek challenge due to confidence. If someone has low PA, will avoid challenge and will lack persistence. Perceived ability is fragile as it is dependent on others, and you can’t always win

Question 7

What is the significance of perceived ability for people with high task orientation?

Answer 7

Both high and low perceived ability results in persistence and seeking challenge

Question 8

In the training context, what orientation is more significant?

Answer 8

Task orientation, as it provides an opportunity for athletes to practice and develop skills

Question 9

In the competition context, what orientation is more significant?

Answer 9

Could enhance ego orientation, as objective success is evaluated with normative criteria and there is a stronger public evaluation