goal setting

Question 1

goal

Answer 1

A goal is a focus for achievement. The target that an individual is trying to accomplish
e.g. a sprinter trying to achieve a Personal Best

Question 2

advantages of effective goal setting

Answer 2

1. More effective attentional focus: The performer’s attention is directed to what needs to be done to attain success, and distractions are less likely.
2. Increased persistence on tasks: When the task becomes difficult, or if there is initial lack of success, the performer is more likely to continue to make maximum effort to reach their goal.
3. Setting goals can increase a performer’s confidence and self efficacy and self confidence This is because effective goals are achievable, and so with effort the performer can achieve success.
4. Control of arousal and anxiety. This is because the performer believes that success is likely with sustained effort, which reduces worry. This in turn enables effective attention and cue utilisation, which links to the inverted U theory.
5. To monitor performance. Performers and coaches can assess the effectiveness of progress towards reaching the goal, which brings about the benefits above

Question 3

SMART principle

Answer 3

Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Recorded
Time phased

Question 4

specific

Answer 4

The goal must relate to the task and individual

Question 5

measurable

Answer 5

Progress should be assessed using a direct comparison to a standard

Question 6

achievable

Answer 6

Goals must be challenging, but attainable with sustained effort

Question 7

recorded

Answer 7

The goal and progress towards it should be written down

Question 8

time phased

Answer 8

Goals should have a specific deadline

Question 9

types of goals

Answer 9

• process goals - learning the skills and techniques necessary to accomplish a goal
•performance goals - related to execution during game time
•outcome goals - the desired finish line in goal setting