goal setting

Question 1

benefits of setting targets

Answer 1

• allows targets to be met
• builds confidence levels
• provides motivation
• become task persistent
• lower arousal anxiety
• sustains effort
• increases commitment

Question 2

what are outcome goals

Answer 2

a goal set against the performance of others and based on a result

Question 3

give an example of an outcome goals

Answer 3

• winning a match ( end result )

Question 4

what is a performance goal

Answer 4

• this is a goal that is focused on getting a better performance
• specific standard
• you could loose event but still get motivation

Question 5

example of a performance goal

Answer 5

you could improve your PB or accurately replicate a skill in athletics

Question 6

what is a process goal

Answer 6

this is a goal based on improving technique

Question 7

give an example of a process goal

Answer 7

• improvement in a certain piece of a technique should therefore improve overall skill

Question 8

what is the acronym to help you make a good goal?

Answer 8

S.M.A.R.T.E.R

Question 9

what does S.M.A.R.T.E.R stand for

Answer 9

S= specific
M= measurable
A= achievable
R= Realistic
T= time bound
E= evaluate
R= re-do

Question 10

this S in SMARTER means specific, what does this mean?

Answer 10

• this means goals should be clear and concise
• they should improve specidic improvements

Question 11

what an example of specific

Answer 11

a netball GA to score 90% of goals in the game/match

Question 12

The M in SMARTER means measurable, what does this mean?

Answer 12

• this means the goal must be quantifiable so the progress can be monitored

Question 13

whats an an example of measurable goal

Answer 13

• reduce 100m time by 0.5 seconds

Question 14

A in SMARTER means achievable, what does this mean?

Answer 14

• this means the performer should be able to reach their goal allowing motivation to be maintained

Question 15

R in SMARTER means realistic, what does this mean?

Answer 15

this means the goals needs to be reachable to help maintain motivation

Question 16

T in SMARTER means time bound, what does this mean?

Answer 16

this means short and long term goals need to be identified so all concerned have a deadline to keep to.

Question 17

E in SMARTER means evaluate, what does this mean?

Answer 17

this means the performer and coach should evaluate how the goal was achieved. what worked well? and what didn’t work well.
- should consider the effectiveness of the methods used.

Question 18

R in SMARTER means Re-do, what does this mean?

Answer 18

this means if the goal isn’t achieved, the goal can be altered and changed if needed