Goal Setting

Question 1

Benefits

Answer 1

Setting targets improves performance because:
Allows targets to be met
Builds confidence
Provides motivation- become task persistent
Lowers arousal
Reduces social loafing
Sustains effort

Question 2

Outcome goals

Answer 2

A goal set against the performance of others and based on a result
In this performance the standard of the performance and the process of the performance is secondary to the result.
If this is achievable it maintains motivation and focus

Question 3

Product goals

Answer 3

Focussed on getting a better performance
Looks for improvements in technique
You can lose the event but still get success which maintains motivation
You could improve your PB or accurately replicate a skill

Question 4

Performance goals

Answer 4

When the athlete sets a goal to better their own performance rather than comparing to others.
E.g- setting a PB

Question 5

Process goals

Answer 5

Based on improving technique

Improvement in a certain piece of technique should improve the overall skill

Question 6

SMARTER

Answer 6

SPECIFIC-Goals should be clear and concise ,perhaps using data. These should allow specific improvement to be made.
MEASURED-Using assessment to obtain data allows comparison and progress to be identified
ACHIEVABLE-The performer should be able to reach their goal. Motivation is maintained.
REALISTIC- The goals need be a reachable to maintain motivation
TIME-BOUND- Short and Long term goals need to be identified so all concerned have a deadline
EVALUATE- The performer and coach should evaluate how the goal was achieved. What worked well?
RE-DO- If the goal isn’t achieved or is slow it can be repeated, or the target altered