Goal Setting PowerPoint Flashcards
Objective Goals
Attaining a specific standard of proficiency on a task, usually in a specified time
Subjective Goals
General Statements of intent such as having fun or doing your best
Outcome Goals
Focus on a COMPETITIVE RESULT of an event
Performance Goals
Focus on achieving standards or performance objectives independently of other competitors usually COMPARING TO PREVIOUS PERFORMANCE
Process Goals
Focus on the actions an individual must engage in during performance to EXECUTE or perform well
Pros/Cons of Outcome Goals
Pro: Can facilitate short term motivation
Con: Can lead to anxiety , dependent on behavior/performance of others.
Pros/Cons of Performance & Process Goals
Pros: Can make more precise adjustments
- Less dependent on others behaviors
Useful in practice and competition
Top 3 goals for Athletes
- Improving performance
- Winning
- Enjoyment
Barriers for College Athletes
- Lack of time
- Stress
- Fatigue
- Academic pressure
- Social Relationships
Goal Setting Practice for Coaches
- Set goals for competition & Practice
- Use all 3 types of goals ( Performance & Process Preferred)
- Don’t set goals unattainable
- Focus more on short term goals, to reach a long term goal
Main reason for goal setting (Coaches)
To provide purpose and direction , player improvement and team cohesions
Barriers to Goal (for coaches)
Physical
Psychological
External
Most important aspect of goal commitment?
Personal Enjoyment
Indirect Thought Process View
Goals -> Affect Psychological Factors -> influence performance
Direct Mechanistic Explanation
- Direct Attention to the important elements of the skill
- Mobilize performers efforts
- Prolong performers persistance
- Foster the development of new learning strategies