Goal Setting And Mental Prep

Question 1

What is an outcome goal?

Answer 1

Getting a good end result with out caring for the standard of the performance

Question 2

What are performance goals?

Answer 2

Compare their performance against a previous performance to see progress

Question 3

S in smart targets?

Answer 3

Specific
Goals should be specific to the demands of sport, muscles used, movements and techniques involved

Question 4

M in smart targets?

Answer 4

Measurable
So you can see if achieved goals

Question 5

A in smart targets?

Answer 5

Achievable

Question 6

R in smart targets?

Answer 6

Recorded
Keep track of goals to see if they have been achieved

Question 7

T in smart targets?

Answer 7

Time bound
Set over a fixed period of time so you have enough time to achieve them

Question 8

4 techniques for controlling arousal?

Answer 8

•Mental rehearsal
•positive self talk
•selective attention
•deep breathing

Question 9

Example of optimising arousal?

Answer 9

When a footballer takes a penalty, they need to calm their arousal so they don’t become too excited and strike the ball too hard or miss

Question 10

What are fine skills?

Answer 10

Require low levels of arousal

Question 11

What are gross skills?

Answer 11

Require high levels of arousal

Question 12

What is mental rehearsal?

Answer 12

Picturing yourself performing the skill before doing it

Question 13

What does positive self talk do?

Answer 13

Reassure yourself of ability and boost confidence

Question 14

What is selective attention?

Answer 14

Performer concentrates in useful information and ignore external distractions