Goal setting

Question 1

what are the two types of goals which can be considered by performance/coaches?

Answer 1

Performance goals.
Outcome goals.

Question 2

what is a performance goal?

Answer 2

The individual compares themselves against what they have already done or suggest what they are going to do – it does not involve the performer comparing themselves to other performers

Question 3

example of a performance goal

Answer 3

For a 100 meter runner:
To make a better start the achieved in the last race

Question 4

what are outcome goals?

Answer 4

They are used to judge the end result.
They usually involve comparison with other competitors.
It’s the outcome of that matters.

Question 5

Examples of outcome goals

Answer 5

A football player:
May wish to win the match.
May wish to score 2 goals.

Question 6

What should beginners use?

Answer 6

outcome goals as failure could demotivate them

Question 7

What should elite athletes use?

Answer 7

outcome goals, they can increase their desire to succeed even more

Question 8

what is SMART target setting?

Answer 8

Specific – specific to the demands of the sport/muscles used/movements involved
Measurable – it must be possible to measure whether it has been achieved
Accepted – it must be accepted/agreed by the performer and the performers coach
Realistic – it must action will be possible to complete goal; the person is physically capable
Time bound – it must be set over a fixed period of time