Goal setting

Question 1

What are the 3 types of goals

Answer 1

Outcome, performance, process

Question 2

What is an outcome goal

Answer 2

Goals focusing on an end result, e.g winning a match

Question 3

What is a performance goal

Answer 3

Focus on individual / team performance, e.g achieving a PB

Question 4

What is a process goal

Answer 4

Goals used to improve technique (sub-routines), e.g improve front foot drive in cricket

Question 5

What are some ways goals help sports performance

Answer 5

Focus attention, increase focus / motivation, controls arousal, monitors performance

Question 6

What does SMART goal setting refer to

Answer 6

S - Specific (personal, clear)
M - Measurable (monitor progress)
A - Achievable (shared, realistic)
R - Recorded (agreed, measured against progress)
T - Time bound (short/long term)

Question 7

What are the 3 stages of learning

Answer 7

Cognitive, associative, autonomous

Question 8

What goals should a cognitive performer be given

Answer 8

Simple, aim at learning the skill, should be fun

Question 9

What goals should an associative performer be given

Answer 9

Rehearse and practice, focus on refining skills and feedback

Question 10

What goals should an autonomous performer be given

Answer 10

Perform with little conscious control, develop tactics, highly challenging

Question 11

What is another factor related to goal setting

Answer 11

Progressive - long term goals should be broken down using short term goals