Goal setting Flashcards
long term goals
the outcome
short term goals
performance goals, lead up to long term goals
product goals
a goal set against the performance of others and based on a result, it doesn’t focus on winning
advantages of product goals
can be good to have a goal to motivate
disadvantages of product goals
if the athlete begins to think they aren’t as good as others motivation will be lost
example of a product goal
winning a trophy or making the play offs
performance goals
when the athlete sets a goal to better their own performance rather than comparing to others
example of a performance goal
achieving a personal best time for the 800m in swimming
process goals
based on improving technique
example of a process goal
to achieve a personal best time, a swimmer might improve their kick technique
SMART
specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time bound
specific
goals should be clear and precise, should be specific to the performer and the sport
measurable
some for of assessment should occur to aid motivation
achievable
performer should be able to reach their goal
realistic
goals should be within reach to promote motivation, yet not too difficult so they are impossible to reach
