Sports Psychology - Goal Setting Flashcards
What is goal setting?
It is used to increase a performers motivation confidence and persistence on a task.
It can control anxiety and arousal levels enhancing performance.
It is used to increase attentional focus and help monitor performance.
What 4 ways can goal setting affect performance?
- By directing attraction
- By regulating the amount of effort that is put into a given task.
- Ensuring effort is sustained until the goal is reached.
- By motivating people to develop a variety of strategies to reach their goals.
How can directing attention affect performance?
Goals can focus performers on what needs to be done improve performance in sports.
How can regulating the amount of effort that is put into a given task affect performance?
This will ensure that there is no wasted effort on activities that are unnecessary.
How can ensuring effort is sustained until the goal is reached affect performance?
Goals motivate performers to continue with their efforts and not give up too easily.
How can motivating people to develop a variety of strategies to reach their goals?
In sport, the development of successful tactics can make all the difference between winning and losing.
What is smart goal setting?
S - specific goals be clear and specific
M - measurable
A - achievable
R - recorded
T - time bound
What are outcome goals?
Goals that are targets directed towards and end result of the activity.
What are performance goals?
Goals that are directed towards the individuals end performance.
What are process goals?
Goals that are used to improve a skill and are often related to technique.
What is goal specificity?
Clearly defined goals = better performance
It is hard to evaluate goals if they weren’t clearly defined.
What is goal difficulty?
Research shows that setting difficult goals = better performance than setting easier goals.
Goals that are set just beyond reach = better performance than those achieved with ease.
What are other factors affecting goal setting?
Long-term and short-term goals: achievement of long-term goals must start with achieving short-term goals.
