Chapter 16 - goal setting

Question 1

Objective goal and example

Answer 1

Objective goals - attaining a standard of proficiency on a task, usually in a specified time - lose 10 minutes off my half marathon time in 3 months

Question 2

Subjective goal and example

Answer 2

General statements of intent that cannot be measured objectively e.g. play with more self confidence

Question 3

Learning goal and example

Answer 3

Focusing on the processes, strategies, and procedures needed in order to learn and master a task e.g. ‘to consistently perform a proper jump shot with correct form, including a smooth release and follow through’

Question 4

Performance goal and example

Answer 4

Focusing on achieving specific tasks that allow one to meet precise standards of proficiency on already learned tasks e.g. a 200m sprinter beating their personal best

Question 5

Outcome goal and example

Answer 5

Focusing on a competitive result of an event e.g. winning the football compeititon

Question 6

Process goals and example

Answer 6

Focusing on the actions an individual must engage in during performance to execute or perform well e.g. a runner might focus on strength training 2x/week, cross training 1x/week, and running every day

Question 7

How to set effective goals

Answer 7

Use SMART principle
Set long and short term goals
Set performance, process and outcome goals
Provide evaluation and feedback about goals
Commitement, clarity, challenge, complexity, feedback

Question 8

Obstacles to goal setting

Answer 8

Fear of failure
Lack of clarity about the goal
Lack of commitment
Not breaking down goals into manageable steps

Question 9

Describe the GROW model

Answer 9

Coaching framework used to structure conversations and help individuals set goals, identify current realities, explore options and create an action plan to move forward
Stands for Goal Reality Options and Will

Question 10

Too much focus on outcome goals or performance goals can create what

Answer 10

Anxiety

Question 11

What is the difference between performance/process goals and outcome goals

Answer 11

P and P goals are more precise than outcome goals and less dependent on the behaviour of others

Question 12

How can coaches help clients through goal setting

Answer 12

actively listening to understand their aspirations, guiding them to define SMART goals, breaking down large goals into manageable steps, monitoring progress, giving feedback