C11 - Goal Setting

Question 1

What are the benefits of Goal Setting?

Answer 1

■ Allows targets to be met
■ Builds confidence levels
■ Provides motivation
■ become task persistent
■ Lowers arousal/ anxiety
■ Reduces social loafing
■ Sustains effort
■ Increases commitment

Question 2

What are the 3 types of goals?

Answer 2

Outcome goals
Performance goals
Process goals

Question 3

Define a outcome goal?

Answer 3

A goal set against the performance of others and based on a result.

Question 4

Define a performance goal?

Answer 4

Focussed on getting a better performance.

Question 5

Define a process goal?

Answer 5

Based on improving technique.

Question 6

What are the 7 elements of Goal Setting?

Answer 6

Specific
Measured
Achievable 
Realistic
Time bound
Evaluate
Redo

Question 7

Define a specific goal?

Answer 7

Goals should be clear and concise ,perhaps using data. These should allow specific improvement to be made. E.g. Improving defence is too vague ,but improving shoulder contact is more specific.

Question 8

Define a measured goal?

Answer 8

Using assessment to obtain data allows comparison and progress to be identified.

Question 9

Define a achievable goal?

Answer 9

The performer should be able to reach their goal. Motivation is maintained.

Question 10

Define a realistic goal?

Answer 10

The goals need be a reachable to maintain motivation.

Question 11

Define a time bound goal?

Answer 11

Short and Long term goals need to be identified so all concerned have a deadline to keep to.