Importance Of Goal Setting

Question 1

Benefits of goal setting

Answer 1

–Increasing motivation
–Improving confidence as the experience success
–Keeps effort levels high

Question 2

Define outcome goals

Answer 2

A goal based on result

E.g.athlete setting goal of top 3 finish, if realistic motivation is maintained

Question 3

Define task orientated goals

Answer 3

Getting a better performance

E g. Athlete not winning race but performance has improved

Question 4

Define performance goals

Answer 4

When the athlete sets a goal to better their own performance rather than comparing to others

E.g. achieving a pb in 100m

Question 5

Define process goals

Answer 5

Based on improving technique

E.g. weightlifter keeping back straight during deadlift

Question 6

Define SMARTER

Answer 6

Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time-bound
Evaluate
Re-do

Question 7

Define specific

Answer 7

Relevant to sport

E.g. A footballer aiming to improve agility

Question 8

Define measurable

Answer 8

Assessed with stats / scores

E.g. A Sprinter aiming to reduce 100m time by 0.2 secs

Question 9

Define achievable

Answer 9

Within reach with effort

E.g A team player aiming to increase number of tackles per game

Question 10

Define realistic

Answer 10

Within performer ability

E.g. A high jumper who can jump 1.2m aiming for 1.25m

Question 11

Define time bound

Answer 11

How long

E.g. A team aiming to be in top 4 of league halfway through season

Question 12

Define evaluate

Answer 12

Look at successes and failures

E.g. The team didn’t quite make top 4, despite excellent attacking play, because of poor defending

Question 13

Define re-do

Answer 13

Re visit the failure

E.g. Aim to be in top 4 at three quarter point if season with improved defensive techniques