Goal Setting Flashcards
Benefits of goal setting
Allows targets to be met Builds confidence levels Provides motivation Become task persistent Lower arousal/anxiety Sustains effort
Outcome goals
A goal set against the performance of others and based on an end result
Performance goals
Focussed on getting a better performance
Process goals
Based on improving technique
Principles of goal setting
SMARTER targets
Specific
Goals should be clear and concise
Measured
Using assessment to obtain data allows comparisons and progress to be identified
Achievable
The performer should be able to reach the goal, motivation maintained.
Realistic
Goal needs to be reachable to maintain motivation
Time bound
Short and long term goals need to be identified so deadline can be kept to
Evaluate
Performer and coach should evaluate how the goal is achieved
Re - do
If goal isn’t achieved or is slow it can be repeated or altered if needs be