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
Set Specific Goals
Set Specific goals, not general goals, most effective for producing behavior change
Setting moderately difficult but realistic goals
Difficult for challenge but realistic to do
Moderately Difficult Goals -> lead to best performance
Setting Long Term Goals
Long term -> Provide Direction
Setting Short Term Goals
Short Term Goals -> Steps to long term objective
Why use all three Goals ?
For every outcome goal, set several performance and process goal that will lead to desired outcome
Mastery Approach & Mastery Avoidance
Goals focus on individuals mastery, either a positive approach or a negative approach
Best way for goals
Performance Approach & Performance Avoidance
Relies on others for your success
Principles of Goal Setting
- Set Practice and Competition Goals
- Record Goals
- Develop Goal achievement strategies (One of the most important goal setting steps)
- Consider Participants Personalities and Motivations
- Foster an individuals goal commitment
- Provide Goal Support
- Provide evaluation and or feedback about goals.
Group Goals
Attaining specific standards of group (NOT INDIVIDUAL) proficiency usually within a specified time
Six principles of effective team goal setting:
- Establish long-term goals first
- Establish clear paths of short-term goals en route to the long-term goals
- Involve all members of the team in establishing team goals
- Monitor progress toward team goals
- Reward progress made toward team goals
- Foster collective team confidence or efficacy concerning team goals
S.M.A.R.T.S Goals
Specific
Measurable
Adjustable
Realistic
Timely
Self- Determined
Stage 1 of Goal Setting
- Preparation and Planning
Stage 2 of Goal setting
Education and Acquisition
Stage 3 of Goal Setting
Implementation and goal follow up and evaluation
Common Problems in Goal Setting
Convincing students, athletes, and exercisers to set goals
Failing to set specific goals
Setting too many goals too soon
Failing to adjust goals
Failing to recognize individual differences
Not providing goal follow-up and evaluation
