Goal setting Flashcards
Define goal setting
Setting targets to improve performance
What are the benefits of goal setting?
Increases motivation
Improve confidence/ self efficacy
Regulates effort
Prevents learning plateau
Reduce anxiety and stress
Improves selective attention and focus
What are the 2 types of goals?
Outcome
Task orientated
What are the 2 types of task orientated goals?
Performance
Process
What is an outcome goal?
A goal set against the performance of others and based on a result
Benefits and drawbacks of outcome goals
Can increase or decrease motivation and confidence as only result is focused on
What are task orientated goals?
Concerned with improvement of technique or performance
Can be met without winning or achieving outcome goal
What is the benefit of task orientated goals?
Motivation can still be maintained with a loss
What is a performance goal?
When an athlete sets a goal to better their own performance without comparison to others
This can be judged against previous performance or a specific part of their performance (sprint start)
What is a process goal?
Based on improving technique
What can outcome goals produce?
Stress
What does the SMARTER principle stand for?
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time bound
Evaluate
Redo
What is meant by specific
Clear and precise to sport and position
What is meant by measurable
Use of assessment
What is meant by achievable
Within reach of performers effort
