Goal Setting: GOAL SETTING

Question 1

define goal setting

Answer 1

the process of deciding on something you want to achieve, planning the step to follow that will help reach the goal, and then working towards achieving the goal.

Question 2

goal setting improves performance by *what list at least 3

Answer 2

• focusing attention on important elements of the skill(s)
• activating & organising an athletes efforts
• encouraging perseverance
• promoting the development of new learning strats
• refining movements & set plays
• contributing towards a positive psychiological state

Question 3

list all 3 types of goal setting

Answer 3

• outcome goals
• performance goals
• process goals

Question 4

outcome goals: focus

Answer 4

end results, times, finishing place, ranking or medals

Question 5

performance goals: focus

Answer 5

independant of other competitors, can be used to compare past and present performance

Question 6

process goals: focus

Answer 6

actions (physcial movement & game strats) that athletes must perform during a competition to achieve a performance goal

Question 7

outcomes goals: example

Answer 7

win the NYC marathon

Question 8

performance goals: example

Answer 8

improve free throw percentage from 70% to 80% this season

Question 9

process goals: example

Answer 9

successfully execute a set play from a free kick in soccer

Question 10

prefferable to use a what type of approach

Answer 10

• multi-goal approach

Question 11

define: short term goals

Answer 11

help you attain long term goals - stepping stones to help you maintain focus

Question 12

define: long term goals

Answer 12

are achieved by attaining the short term goals & over a long period of time

Question 13

goal setting: guidelines

Answer 13

S = Specific
M = Measurable
A = Accepted
R = Realistic
T = Time Phased
E = Exciting
R = Reviewed

Question 14

what is specific in goal setting: guidelines

Answer 14

goals need to be specific and as clear as possible to focus attention

Question 15

what is measurable in goal setting: guidelines

Answer 15

need to be able to be assessable to see if progress is happening

Question 16

what is accepted in goal setting: guideline

Answer 16

goals need to be accepted by all parties invovled in preparing the athlete

Question 17

what is realistic in goal setting: guidelines

Answer 17

goals need to be achievable and within the athletes capacity

Question 18

what is time phased in goal setting: guidelines

Answer 18

specific date for completion needs to be set

Question 19

what is exciting in goal setting: guidelines

Answer 19

the athlete needs to be challenged and inspired

Question 20

what is reviewed in goal setting: guidelines

Answer 20

goals are monitored and adjustment made if necessary