Goal Setting

Question 1

General statements of
intent such as having fun or doing your best
– Big picture goal

Answer 1

Subjective goals

Question 2

Getting good enough at doing something within a certain amount of time.

on a task, usually in a specified time

Answer 2

Objective goals

Question 3

Focus on a competitive
result of an event (e.g., beating someone)

Which can depend on someone else’s ability.

Answer 3

Outcome goals

Question 4

Focus on achieving
standards of performance or objectives
independently of other competitors —
usually making comparisons with one’s
own previous performance

Answer 4

Performance goals

Question 5

Focus on the actions an
individual must engage in during
performance to execute or perform well
– Skills, drills, cues. Linked to positively influencing
self efficacy, cognitive anxiety, & confidence.

Answer 5

Process goals

Question 6

Top three goals for athletes:

Answer 6

– Improving performance
– Winning
– Enjoyment

Question 7

Major goal barriers for
college athletes:

Answer 7

• Lack of time
• Stress
• Fatigue
• Academic pressure
• Social relationships