6.10 Importance Of Goal Setting

Question 1

goal setting

Answer 1

process that may be given to reduce chances of social loafing and improve cohesion

Question 2

benefits of goal setting

Answer 2

• giving the performer an aim
• increasing motivation when goal accomplished
• increasing confidence levels
• controlling arousal/anxiety levels
• focusing efforts in training + game situations

Question 3

types of goal setting

Answer 3

• task orientated
• process
• performance
• outcome

Question 4

task orientated goals

Answer 4

• do not seek to measure persons ability against others.
• aim to master skill or improve own performance

Question 5

process goals

Answer 5

• short term goals set to improve technique
• allows for better performance

Question 6

performance goals

Answer 6

• intermediate goals often set against yourself to improve performance from last time

Question 7

outcome goals

Answer 7

• long-term goals reached after extensive work
• often set against others + based on outcome

Question 8

principles of effective goal setting (SMARTER)

Answer 8

S - specific = clear + precise to performer
M - measurable = must be quantifiable so can be assessed
A - achievable = able to achieve within time given
R - realistic = within performers reach to ensure motivation
T - timebound = time period must be clear
E - evaluate = coach + performer able to evaluate how + when goal was achieved
R - redo = if not achieved then do again