goal setting

Question 1

what is the point of goal stetting?

Answer 1

can be used to
direct attention
encourage persistance on tasks
raise confidence and self efficiency
control of arousal and anxiety
monitor performance

Question 2

example of how goal setting can be used to direct attention

Answer 2

a footballer would use goal setting to direct attention by focusing on shooting skills in training in order to increase chance of goal scoring in the match

Question 3

example of how goal setting can encourage persistence on tasks

Answer 3

a 800m runner creates a training plan to be persistent every week

Question 4

example of how goal setting can help raise confidence and self-effiancy

Answer 4

a training plan will increase confidence as performer will get closer to their pb

Question 5

example of how goal setting can help control arousal and anxiety

Answer 5

reduces arousal and anxiety by breaking down the goal into smaller goals so its less overwhelming

Question 6

example of how goal setting can help monitor performance

Answer 6

a 100m spinner would use goal setting to monitor performance by recording race times before, during and after competition season to check if they’re proggressing to their goal

Question 7

what is a SMART goal?

Answer 7

specific to performer, sport
measurable so we can monitor improvements/ progress
acheivable- within reach of performer
recorded- write down results and times
time-bound - end point to achieve goal

Question 8

whats a long term goal?

Answer 8

macrocycle
ultimate goal
1-4 years

Question 9

whats a medium term goal?

Answer 9

mesocycle
1-4 months

Question 10

whats a short term goal?

Answer 10

microcycle
very specific focus
1-4 weeks

Question 11

whats an outcome goal?

Answer 11

comparing or measuring performance compared to others
the end result eg 1st, 4th

Question 12

whats a performance goal?

Answer 12

comparing or measuring improvement on your own performances
eg. getting a pb

Question 13

whats a progress goal?

Answer 13

technique or tactics

Question 14

Goals can be set to measure progress. Identify three other benefits of goal setting.

Answer 14

1. Focus attention
2. Increase motivation
3. Build confidence / self efficacy
4. Increase persistence
5. Reduce / control anxiety / stress
6. Control arousal
7. Improves performance / technique / fitness / tactics
8. Helps performers to develop strategies
9. Helps training to be more specific