Topic on a page - ......... goals/ targets Flashcards
what are performance goals
focuses on your own personal performance - you can compare yourself against what you have already done
why are performance goals better than outcome goals
- considered better than outcome goals because there is no comparison with other performers
- because the focus on improving personal performance, the overall standard of the performance will increase
- they are more motivating than outcome goals as they do not rely on others
what are outcome goals
focuses on the end result such as winning, they are literally the desired outcome of a game or match
what is the effect of outcome goals
- they can be used to motivate advanced players to achieve the desired result
- some performers can be so focused on the end result their individual performance decreases
- as an individual you do not always have control over the end result as it often relies on other’s performance (you may play well but still lose)
what are sporting examples of performance goals
- can be to improve the average metres made during the next match
- a beginner may have he goal of getting the correct tennis grip
what are sporting examples of outcome goals
- win the next game
- a player may have the goal to win and play very well but still lose the game
- a player may have the goal to win but it may put pressure on them and lose focus which decreases their performance (…)
- elite performer may use an outcome goal to motivate them to success
what are the are the aims/ reasons/ advantages of goal setting
- keep the performer motivated
- help the planning of a successful training session
- to keep the performer focussed
- to make the performer have the feel-good factor
- monitor progress
what does the acronym SMART stand for
S- specific
M- measurable
A- accepted
R- realistic
T- time-bound
what is a specific goal
the goal must be clear and cannot be vague
it must focus on what you want to improve
what are examples of specific goals
- to improve the percentage of successful passes in football
- to improve my cardiovascular fitness so I can last a full game without getting tired
what is a measurable goal
in order for your goal to be successful it must have something that can be measured
this can be time, distance or numbers
what are examples of measurable goals
- i want to get an average of 90% successful pass rate in football
- i want to improve my 12-minute cooper run score by 150m
what is an accepted goal
when the target is agreed between all people involved in the training
what is an example of an accepted goal
the coach and performer agree on the goal together
what is a realistic goal
the goal set must be realistic and one that is possible given all the factors involved such as you fitness level, the time required and the facilities available
what are examples of realistic goals
- an extra 5% success rate is realistic as i am practicing extra drills
- I will be training an extra session on my cardiovascular fitness to run an extra 150m
what is a time bound goal
goals must have a time frame to complete
you need a cut-off point to when you want to achieve it so you can see the effect of the training
what are examples of time bound goals
- i am going to achieve a 90% successful pass rate by the end of the season
- i will improve my 12-minute cooper run by 150m in six weeks
