goal setting and SMART targets

Question 1

what are performance goals?

Answer 1

focuses on your own personal performance. comparing yourself against what you have already done.

Question 2

why are performance goals considered better than outcome goals?

Answer 2

-no comparison with other performers
-focuses on improving personal performance, so the overall standard of performance will increase
-they are more motivating than outcome goals as they do not rely on others

Question 3

what are outcome goals?

Answer 3

focuses on the end result such as winning.

Question 4

advantages of outcome goals?

Answer 4

they can be used to motivate advanced players to achieve the desired effect

Question 5

disadvantages of outcome goals?

Answer 5

-some performers can be so focused on the end result that their individual performance decreases
-individuals often don’t have control over the end result as it often relies on others performances

Question 6

why is goal setting needed?

Answer 6

-to keep the performer motivated
-to help the planning of a successful training session
-to keep the performer focused
-to make the performer have a feel-good factor
-monitor progress

Question 7

what does SMART stand for?

Answer 7

specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time bound

Question 8

why do targets need to be specfic?

Answer 8

-to make you focus on a clear target/improvement
such as: to improve the percentage of successful passes in football

Question 9

why do targets need to be measurable?

Answer 9

-for it to be successful as otherwise won’t know if you succeeded or not
-time, distance or numbers
such as: i want to get an average of 90% success pass rate in football

Question 10

why do targets need to be achievable?

Answer 10

as otherwise may be demotivating if it isn’t
achieved
such as: wanting to improve your pass success rate from 85% to 90%- only a 5% increase so is achievable

Question 11

why do targets need to be realistic?

Answer 11

-so that it is possible to be achieved, so should factor in your fitness level, time, facilities etc..
such as: an extra 5% success rate is realistic as i am practising extra passing drills

Question 12

why do targets need to be time bound?

Answer 12

-goals must have a time frame- so you can see the effect/progress of the training
such as: completing your target by the end of the season