Sports Psychology - Goal Setting

Question 1

3 benefits of goal setting?

Answer 1

• Builds confidence levels
• Provides motivation
• Reduces social loafing

Question 2

What are the 3 type of goals?

Answer 2

• Outcome goals
• Performance goals
• Process goals

Question 3

What is an outcome goal?

Answer 3

A goal set against the performance of others and based on a result. For example, a team’s goal is to win the league.

Question 4

What are performance goals and provide an example.

Answer 4

Goals which are focussed on getting a better performance, for example have 5 attempts on goal throughout the game.

Question 5

What are process goals and provide a sporting example?

Answer 5

Goals which are based on improving technique. For example, a more wrapped foot on a cross in football.

Question 6

How can outcome goals be damaging for a team?

Answer 6

Motivation may be damaged if the task is seen as unachievable.

Question 7

What does SMARTER stand for?

Answer 7

They are the principles for goal setting:
Specific - goals should be clear and specific
Measured - goals should be measurable
Achievable - Goals should be possible
Realistic - Goals need to be possible
Time bound - Need a deadline for goals
Evaluate - goals should be evaluated
Redo - If goals are not achieved, they need to be re done.