goal setting Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
why goal set
A
- Increase motivation by giving the
athlete something to achieve - Increase self confidence by allowing
regular achievements - Reduces anxiety by controlling
arousal and enhance performance - Increase attentional focus and to
help to monitor progress.
2
Q
4 ways goals increase performance
A
- By directing attention. Goals can focus performers on what needs to be done to improve performance in sport
- By regulating the amount of effort that is put into a given task. This will ensure that there is no wasted effort on activities or movements that are unnecessary.
- Ensuring effort is sustained until the goal is reached. Goals motivate performers to continue with their efforts and not to give up too early
- By motivating people to develop a variety of strategies to reach their goals. In sport the development of successful tactics and strategies can make all the difference between winning and losing.
3
Q
SMART goal setting
A
- S – Specific - Goals must be
relevant to your individual
needs/sport - M – Measurable - Goals need to be
assessed to see how well you
are doing - A – Achievable - Goals should be
within reach. - R – Recorded - goals should be
recorded so that they can be
monitored. - T – Time Bound - Goals should be
planned over a certain period
of time
4
Q
diff types of goals
A
- outcome
- performance
- process
5
Q
outcome goals
A
- These are concerned with the end result – whether you win or lose, for instance.
- Outcome also relates to how others rate your performance/judged
- E.g. An outcome goal in football might be to win an individual game or a tournament
6
Q
performance goals
A
- These are directly related to the
performance of the activity - Performance is judged
against others performance - E.g. To improve the batting average for a cricketer
7
Q
process goals
A
- Goals that are used to
improve a skill and are
often related to technique
and tactics - E.g. improve a cricketers
batting technique
