importance of goal setting Flashcards
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benefits of goal setting
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- give aim or focus
- increasing motivation when goal accomplished
- increasing confidence levels
- controlling arousal/anxiety levels
- focusing efforts in training and game situations
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task-orientated goal
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- do not seek measure a person’s ability against others
- aim to master skill or to improve own performance
- process more important than outcome
e. g achieve personal best time in 10km race regardless of place in race
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process goals
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- relatively short-term
- set to improve technique
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process goals
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- relatively short-term
- set to improve technique
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performance goals
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- intermediate goals
- often set against yourself to improve performance from last time
e. g get faster time than in last comp
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outcome (product)
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- goals are long-term goals reached after extensive
- often set against others and based on outcome
e. g win short track juniors championships
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SMARTER goals
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Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Time-phased Evaluate Re-do
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SMARTER goals
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Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Time-phased Evaluate Re-do
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Specific
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- goal must be clear and exact. Should reflect performers individual playing position or event
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Specific
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- goal must be clear and exact. Should reflect performers individual playing position or event
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Measurable
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- goal must be quantifiable so progress can be made
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Achievable
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-must be able to achieve goal within time frame set
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Achievable
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-must be able to achieve goal within time frame set
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realistic
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- goal must be within performer’s reach from where they are now , in order ensure sustained effort and motivation. If the target set is insurmountable, may cause distress/anxiety
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Time-phased
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- set period must be stated clearly for progress to be tracked and to sustain motivation
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evaluate
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coach and performer gauge whether or not goal was achieved and reasons for any progress made- positive or negative. Effective strategies can then be used when setting future goals
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re-do
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repeat their efforts for any goals that have not been met. Following evaluation, coach/performer might decide to adjust goal to ensure success
