PAPER 2 - Goal Setting Flashcards
Goal Setting
Affect on performance
- Helps focus attention
- Increases effort & of ensures persistence
- Increases motivation
- Controls arousal
What is the SMART Target Principle
- Specific
- Measurable
- Achieveable
- Recorded
- Time- Phased
SMART Targets
Specific
Goals must be clear and specific
SMART Targets
Measurable
- Goals must be assessed
- Knowing how well you doing can be motivating
SMART Targets
Achieveable
- Realistic to the ability of the performer
- Within reach of the performer so motivation stays high
SMART Targets
Recorded
Progress can be monitored
Idea of “crossing off” goals
SMART Targets
Time-Phased
Split into long term and short term goals
Step by step approach over a period of time
Why might goals not be achieved?
- Too hard/ Too easy - DEMOTIVATION
- If goal isn’t set by performer - may not have the drive to complete it
- Injury
- Short time scale
Types of goals
3 Types-
- Outcome Goals
- Performance Goals
- Process-Oriented Goals
Types of Goals
Outcome Goals
Practical Example-
goals that are targeted towards an end result of an activity
a goal of wanting to win a netball match
Types of Goals
Performance Goals
Practical Example -
goals that are directed towards an individual’s end performance
improve batting average for a cricketter
Types of Goals
Process- Orientated goals
Practical Example -
goals used to improve a skill
Often related to technique
improving a cricketters batting technique
Types of Goals
Short Term Goals
Practical Example-
Set between a day and a month
Achieved next trainig session or competition
Make a left hand lay up next game
Types of Goals
Long term Goals
Practical Example -
Set a month or longer
eg. end of season
Allows performer to determine where they want to go/achieve
Make it to the finals of a cup game
