Chapter 7 Flashcards
Define goal setting
The practice of establishing desirable objectives for ones actions
What are the three types of goals that athletes an set
Performance
Process
Outcome
Define performance profiling
A flexible assessment tool that allows for the identification of athletes performance related strengths and weaknesses
When is performance profiling used
As a first step in developing an intervention program
What are the five steps in performance profiling
Identify key performance characteristics of an elite athlete
Identify the ideal rating for each of your characteristics
Rate your current ability for each characteristic on a scale of 1-10 (10 being most important)
Find your discrepancy score by subtracting your current rating from your ideal rating
Prioritize your targets
What are goal setting guidelines
Set smart goals
Set goals for practice and competition
Make goals public
State goals positively rather then negatively
Consider the four types of team goals
Review goals regularly
Explain SMART goals
Specific
Measurable
Adjustable
Realistic
Timely
What are common goal setting problems
Setting too many goals
Failing to recognize individual differences in goal setting interest
Underestimating the time required to set goals
Failing to provide follow up and evaluation
Define imagery
An experience that mimics real experience
It differs from dreams in that we are awake and conscious when we form an image
What is the analytic model of imagery
Suggests that imagery has cognitive and motivational functions that operate on either a specific or general level
Define cognitive general imagery
Images of strategies game plans or routines
Define cognitive specific imagery
Images of specific sport skills
Define motivational general imagery
Images relating to physiological arousal levels and emotions
Define motivational specific imagery
Images related to an individuals goals
Define motivational general arousal
Imagery associated with arousal and stress
Define motivational general mastery
Imagery associated with the notion of being mentally tough in control and self confident
Why do athletes use imagery
Cognitive motivation healing and pain management
The use of cognitive specific imagery is conducting to enhancing ___
The learning and performance of motor skills