Goal setting

Question 1

What are 3 benefits of goal setting ?

Answer 1

1. Increasing motivation
   - making sure athletes keep trying
   - sense of pride increases the intrinsic motivation
2. Improving confidence
   - through an improvement in technique
   - through achieving a target
3. Regulating and sustaining effort
   - as a performer get’s closer to reaching a target, they try harder

Question 2

What are outcome goals ?

Answer 2

• A goal set against the performance of others
• Based on a result
• Success based
• E.g. Finishing in the top 5 of the league - if realistic, motivation is maintained

Question 3

What are the issues of outcome goals ?

Answer 3

• Outcome orientation - may lead to a loss of technique
• Danger of losing motivation if unrealistic goals are set

Question 4

What are performance goals ?

Answer 4

• Goals judged against previous performances to improve personal achievements
• Aims to better own performance rather than comparing against others
• Reduced anxiety and provides more consistent motivation

Question 5

What are process goals ?

Answer 5

• Based on improving technique
• Used as a base for a better performance

Question 6

What is the SMARTER principle ?

Answer 6

Specific =
Goals should be clear and relevant to improve specific aspects of performance

Measurable =
Assessed with statistics and scores

Achievable =
Goals within that a performer should be able to reach

Realistic =
The goals should be within reach to promote motivation and sustain effort

Time-Bound =
Short-term and long-term goals. Steps defined so that their are clear deadline to assess whether the goals have been met

Evaluate =
The performer and coach should assess strengths and weakness for how and when the goal was achieved to help in future goals

Re-do =
If the goal hasn’t been reached or is taking too long, or something could’ve been done better - the goal is re-done