GOAL SETTING

Question 1

What are task-orientated goals?

Answer 1

are concerned with improvements in technique or performance i.e. to improve turning technique in swimming

Question 2

2 types of task orientated goals =

Answer 2

process and performance goals

Question 3

What are outcome goals?

Answer 3

are long term goals set against the performance of others and are based on a result

Question 4

What are process goals?

Answer 4

short term goals set to improve technique

Question 5

What are performance goals?

Answer 5

intermediate goals set against yourself to improve performance from last time

Question 6

Outcome goal example?

Answer 6

finishing in the top 3 in a race or winning a match

Question 7

Process goal example?

Answer 7

a sprinter improving efficiency of their arm action

Question 8

Performance goal example?

Answer 8

achieving your personal best time in sprinting

Question 9

What is the purpose of goals?

Answer 9

• Increase persistance
• Increase motivation
• Control arousal / anxiety level (but can affect negatively aswell)
• Gives you feedback
• Increases effort

Question 10

How long should short term goals be and how are the effective?

Answer 10

Days - week

- High chance of success so can control anxiety or get you back on form

Question 11

How long should long term goals be and how are the effective?

Answer 11

weeks - years

- Can increase motivation but if they are too long it can decrease