Goal setting

Question 1

Why do performers set goals

Answer 1

Gives performers a target to aspire to
Helps performers to prepare physically and mentally
They can motivate and guide performers.

Question 2

What are the two main types of goals

Answer 2

Performance goals
Outcome goals

Question 3

What is a performance goal

Answer 3

Personal standards to be achieved
Comparison against previous performance
NO comparison against others

Question 4

Example of an outcome goal

Answer 4

A midfielder in hockey might aim to achieve a 50% pass completion rate

Question 5

What is a outcome goal

Answer 5

Focus on the end result
Sometimes have to compare to others
The outcome is the focus not necessarily the standard of the performance

Question 6

Example of and outcome goal?

Answer 6

A footballer aiming to win the match

Question 7

What does S in smart stand for

Answer 7

Specific- specific to the demands of the sport/muscles used /movement patters.

Question 8

What does the M in SMART stand for?

Answer 8

Measureable- possible to measure whether it has been achieved or not

Question 9

What does the A in SMART stand for?

Answer 9

Accepted-Accepted and agreed by the performer and the performers coach

Question 10

What does the R in SMART stand for?

Answer 10

Realistic - It must be possible to actually achieve it

Question 11

What does the T in SMART stand for?

Answer 11

Time-bound- it must be set over a fixed period of time.