Goal Setting

Question 1

List reasons why goal setting is useful

Answer 1

Improves motivation
Improves understanding of goal
Improves performance
Increases effort
Raises confidence
Control arousal and anxiety
Directs attention

Question 2

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Answer 2

Specific- Goal must be clear and specific
Measurable-Goal must be assessed
Achievable-Goals can’t be too easy or too difficult
Recorded-Goals must be monitored
Timed-Goals must be done over a time period

Question 3

Performance Goals

Answer 3

To achieve over a certain time and improve such as lowering 100m time

Question 4

Process-orientated goals

Answer 4

To improve performance and technique

Question 5

Outcome goals

Answer 5

To improve overall results