Goal Setting

Question 1

What are Lock & Latham’s (1990) functions for goal setting?

Answer 1

. directs the attention of the performer onto the required task or strategy
. it regulates the effort applied by the athlete
. it improves persistence when a task becomes difficult of when failure is experienced
. the participant becomes increasingly motivated to learn and apply different approaches to learning in order to complete a task successfully

Question 2

What is the method of Goal setting?

Answer 2

SMART goals

Question 3

What does the S stand for in SMART?

Answer 3

SPECIFIC- goals should be specific to the individual, the sport and the particular focus needed to improve performance, goals need to be clear.

Question 4

What does the M stand for in SMART?

Answer 4

MEASUREABLE- so it can be assessed and progress can be monitored, this can help with motivation.

Question 5

What does the A stand for in SMART?

Answer 5

ACHIEVEABLE- must be agreed with the performer/coach

Question 6

What does the R stand for in SMART?

Answer 6

REALSITIC- so progress can be achieved

Question 7

What does the T stand for in SMART?

Answer 7

TIME-PHASED- so enough time is given to achieve the goal and longer goals are split into short-term goal which progress.

Question 8

What is a product/outcome goal?

Answer 8

A long-term goal towards the end result of a sporting activity, which the performer is not always in control of- it is an objective measure of progress
e.g. to win a race or create a world record

Question 9

What are the three types of goal?

Answer 9

. product/outcome
.performance
.process

Question 10

What is a performance goal?

Answer 10

A short-term goal for a personal standard, which is controllable
e.g. to beat your personal best time on a 5K run

Question 11

What is a process goal?

Answer 11

A short-term goal aiming to improve technique and fitness, it is an objective measurement through fitness tests. These must help to achieve a long-term goal.

Question 12

What is the importance of goal setting?

Answer 12

. help focus attention on task
. increases effort
. encourages persistence
. increases motivation
. reduce anxiety/stress
. increase confidence
. encourage new tactics
. control arousal
. improve performance to peak at certain time
. monitor and measure progress and improvements