Goal Setting Flashcards
1
Q
Define Goal Setting.
A
setting targets.
2
Q
Why set Goals?
A
- reduces social loafing
- helps to focus team/athlete
- increases motivation
- increases confidence
- manages arousal levels
3
Q
What are the 4 types of Goals?
A
- Process
- Task-Oriented
- Performance
- Outcome
4
Q
Define Process Goals.
A
- short term
- focussed on improving technique
5
Q
Define Task-Orientated Goals.
A
- intermediate term
- getting better at skill or performance
- process is more important than outcome
6
Q
Define Performance Goals.
A
- intermediate term
- focussed on improvement against yourself
- athlete sets a goal to better their own performance
7
Q
Define Outcome Goals.
A
- long term
- a goal / set against the performance of others and based on result
- focussed on the outcome, not how you got there
8
Q
What does SMARTER stand for?
A
Specific.
Measured.
Achievable.
Realistic.
Time-Bound.
Evaluate.
Re-Do.
9
Q
Define Specific.
A
- clear and precise to performer and sport
- clear and relevant to improve aspects of the performance
10
Q
Define Measured.
A
- needs to involved assessment / statistic to help motivate performer
- distances, times, number of passes made, etc
11
Q
Define Achievable.
A
- performer should be able to reach goal within time frame
- helps motivation, task persistence, effort levels and self-satisfaction
12
Q
Define Realistic.
A
- goals should be within performers reach not impossible
- helps motivation, satisfaction and anxiety
13
Q
Define Time-Bound.
A
- short term and long term steps should have clear deadlines.
- player and coach monitor progress to help with motivation
14
Q
Define Evaluate.
A
- coach and performer evaluate whether goals were successful or not. If not, why not?
- establish what would work in future
15
Q
Define Re-Do.
A
Revisit failed goals, address and adjust to be successful next time.
