Goal Setting

Question 1

What are the benefits of setting goals?

Answer 1

Provides motivation 
Increase confidence 
Lowers arousal 
Sustains effort 
Reduces anxiety

Question 2

Describe what an outcome goal is and give a sporting example

Answer 2

Goal set against the performance of others and based on a result
E.g winning FA cup, standard of performance is secondary , win at all costs

Question 3

Describe what a task orientated goal is and give a sporting example

Answer 3

Focused on getting a better performance not so worried about the result. E.g loose race but still improve your PB which is still success and maintains motivation.

Question 4

Describe what a performance goal is and give a sporting example

Answer 4

When athlete sets a goal to better their own performance rather than comparing to others. (Individual sports, e.g setting PB)

Question 5

Describe what a process goal is and give a sporting example

Answer 5

Based on improving technique, which will help to improve overall skill. E.g wrapped foot on a cross

Question 6

Identify and explain the smart principles

Answer 6

S: specific - goals must be clear, allowing specific improvement to be made
M: measurable - objective data driven so success can be measured and compared
A: achievable - performer should be able to reach their goal, motivation is maintained
R: realistic - the goals need to be reachable to maintain motivation
T: time bound - short and long term goals need to be identified so all concerned have deadline to keep to
E: evaluate - evaluate how the goal was achieved
R: re-do - goal can be repeated if not achieved