Goal setting

Question 1

what are the types of goals?

Answer 1

• outcome goal
• performance goal
• process goal

Question 2

what is an outcome goal?

Answer 2

focuses on the outcome result of particular events

Question 3

what is a performance goal?

Answer 3

specifies the end product of performance

Question 4

what is a process goal?

Answer 4

specifies behaviours in which the performer will engage in during performance eg. technique, strategy.

Question 5

what are the advantages and disadvantages of outcome goals?

Answer 5

Adv- facilitate motivation away from competition
Dis- often uncontrollable, can increase anxiety and negative thoughts/ irrelevant thoughts

Question 6

what are the advantages and disadvantages of performance and process goals?

Answer 6

Adv- more controllable, less dependable on opponents
Dis- can lead to overthinking and anxiety, difficult to prioritice them

Question 7

In what 4 ways do goals influence performance?

Answer 7

1. direct attention to important elements of the skill performed
2. mobilise efforts
3. prolong persistence
4. foster development of new learning strategies

Question 8

what psychological factors does goal setting lead to?

Answer 8

• lowered anxiety
• greater confidence
• improved self-regulation
• being better at coping with failure

Question 9

what does the SMART principle stand for?

Answer 9

specific
measurable
attainable
relevant
time based

Question 10

what are the 12 principles of goal setting?

Answer 10

1. set specific goals
2. set moderately difficult but realistic goals
3. set long-term goals
4. set performance, process and outcome goals
5. set mastery approach vs performance avoidance goals
6. set practice and competition goals
7. record goals
8. develop goals achievement strategies
9. consider participants personalities and motivations
10. foster an individuals goal commitment
11. provide goal support
12. provide evaluation of and feedback on goals