Goal setting

Question 1

What are the benifits of setting goals?

Answer 1

• gives the performer an aim to focus on
• increases motivation when goal is accomplished
• increases confidence levels
• controls arousal levels
• helps focus efforts in training and game situations

Question 2

What are the different types of goals?

Answer 2

• task oriented goal
• process goals
• performance goals
• outcome/ product goals

Question 3

What are task oriented goals?

Answer 3

• aim is to master a skill
• to improve your own performance
• process more important than outcome
• Eg/ personal best in 100m sprint regardless of finishing position

Question 4

What are process goals?

Answer 4

• short term goals
• set to improve technique
• Eg/ hurdler aims to improve trail leg technique

Question 5

What are perfomance goals?

Answer 5

• intermediate goals
• set against yourself
• improve performance from last time
• Eg/ faster time than in the last competition

Question 6

What are outcome goals?

Answer 6

• long term goals
• reached after lots of hard work
• set againts others
• based on outcome/ results
• Eg/ win county championships

Question 7

What are the SMARTER principles of effective goal setting

Answer 7

• Specific goal must be clear and reflect performers individual playing position or event (improve speed over hurdle)
• Measurable goal must be quantifiable so progress is assessed (timed with stop watch)
• Achievable must be able to cheive goal within the set time frame(reduce time by 0.1 seconds)
• Realistic must be within performers reach from where they are now (aim to improve it by national championships in 2 months)
• Time bound set period clearly stated to track progress (by the end of 2 months)
• Evaluated assess whether goal was acheievd or not and the reasons why (check times to see if goal is met)
• Re-do repeat efforts for any goals not yet met (adjust goal to reduce it by 0.05 seconds)