goal setting

Question 1

what is goal setting?

Answer 1

mental preparation for physical activites

Question 2

what is the purpose of goal setting

Answer 2

develop a positive self-perception and reduce anxiety that may arise prior to and during activities

Question 3

how does goal setting influence your performance? (4)

Answer 3

1. directs attention of the athlete on task
2. increases effort
3. improves persistence
4. athlete becomes motivated

Question 4

what is the smarter principle?

Answer 4

Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Timed
Exciting
Recorded

Question 5

what do the smarter principles mean?

Answer 5

specific- goals should relate to the task, more effective.

measurable- evaluated and measured.

achievable- must be agreed by coach and athlete.

realistic- should be challenging but attainable.

timed- short, intermediate or long.

ethical/exciting- prevents boredom.

recorded- written down and logged.

Question 6

what is the difference between short term and long-term goals?

Answer 6

short term- immediate success, completed in a sequence that becomes more difficult.
long term- long time to achieve eg. making spring Bok team

Question 7

what are the 3 types of goals?

Answer 7

3ps
performance - comparing results of an athlete to the previous performance.

process- concerned with improving techniques.

product-outcome goals, focuses on the end result and is externally controlled eg. winning a tennis match