Goal Setting And Smart Goals Flashcards
What do goals do?
Improve or provide motivation
What are the two types of goals?
- performance goals
- outcome goals
What is a performance goal?
Comparing themselves against what they have already done
What are outcome goals?
Simply use to judge the end result
What are beginners better suited for?
- performance goals as outcome goals may cause failure and demotivation
What are elite performer is better suited for?
Outcome goes as they are higher standard with good technique and would be driven by success
Describe SMART goals
Specific Measurable Accepted Realistic Time-bound
Describe specific
To the demands of the sport/muscles used/movements involved
Describe measurable
It must be possible to measure whether has been achieved
Describe accepted
It must be agreed by the coach and the Performer
Describe realistic
It must be possible to complete the goal
Describe time bound
It must be set over a fixed period of time
