Goal setting Flashcards
What are the benefits of goal setting?
- Increasing motivation
- Increasing confidence levels
- Task persistence
- Stress management technique
How is increasing motivation a benefit of goal setting?
Motivation to achieve target set! When the goal is accomplished, they experience a sense of pride/satisfaction increasing intrinsic motivation
How is increasing confidence levels a benefit of goal setting?
The performer can experience an improvement in technique or in results as the target is being reached
How is task persistence a benefit of goal setting?
Performers will continue to strive to reach a target, they might even try a little harder as the goal nears completion
How is stress management technique a benefit of goal setting?
Goal setting can also be used as a strategy to control arousal and anxiety levels within sport – gives performer a focus. Therefore, can also improve selective attention. It can also reduce a learning plateau.
What are the 2 types of goals?
Task orientated goals and outcome (product) goals
What are the 2 types of task orientated goals?
Process goals and performance goals
What are task orientated goals?
The aim is to master a skill or to improve performance
What type of comparison is used in task orientated goals?
No comparison to others but comparison to your own past performances
What is believed to be more important in task orientated goals?
It is believed the process is more important than the outcome
What is an example of a task orientated goal?
Achieving a personal best time in a 10km race. Regardless of the place the performer came in the race, their goal can still be achieved.
What are process goals?
Relatively short-term goals controlled by the performer, concerned with individual improvements in technique
What should improving technique do?
Should result in better performance - builds confidence
What is an example of a process goal?
A swimmer aiming to improve their arm technique in front crawl
What are performance goals?
Intermediate goals set against yourself - judged against other previous performances to improve personal achievements (PBs)
What is an example of a performance goal?
To achieve a faster time in a hurdles race compared to the last race
What are outcome goals?
Long-term goals reached after extensive work
Who are outcome goals usually set by?
Often set against others and are based on the outcome
What does it mean if a performer is outcome orientated?
Performer not concerned with the manner or technique used in the performance, as long as the goal is reached
Are outcome goals controllable?
They are not directly controllable due to external factors
What is an example of an outcome goal?
A football team winning the cup final or making the play-offs at the end of the season/making team selection
What does SMARTER stand for in the SMARTER principle?
Specific
Measured
Achievable
Realistic
Time-bound
Evaluate
Re-do
What does specific mean in the SMARTER principle?
Goal must be clear and exact. Reflect playing position or event
What is an example of specific in the SMARTER principle?
In rugby, improving your defence is too general, whereas improving your left shoulder tackles by making firmer contact is a specific goal
