goal setting

Question 1

what can goal setting do

Answer 1

• develop positive self perception and reduce anxiety that may arise prior to and during performance
• can help improve confidence and motivation levels

Question 2

how does goal settinf influence performance- 6 ways

Answer 2

1) direct the attention of the performer onto required task or strategy
2) increases effort applied by the performer and allows performance to be monitored
3) improve persistance when a task becomes difficult or failure
4) performer becomes increasingly motivated to learn and apply different approaches to learning
5) successful completion of a goal will help raise confidence and self efficacy
6) goals can help break down performance into manageable tasks helping to control arousal

Question 3

what is a smart goal

Answer 3

Specific- goals must be clear ans specific
Measurable- goals must be assesed and and measureable
Acheiveable- goals that performer and coaches have shared are more likely to be achieved
Recorded- goals should be recorded so progress can be monitored
time-phased- goals should be split into short term goals then long term

Question 4

what is a performance goal

Answer 4

goal for your performacne
e.g- get a new pb

Question 5

what is a process oriented goal

Answer 5

a type of target focused on improving specific techniques, movements, or strategies required to perform a skill successfully.
e.g getting front crawl technique right

Question 6

what is an outcome goal

Answer 6

goal for outcome of race
e.g to win

Question 7

What goals should be set for cognitive

Answer 7

Simple goals
Aims at learning/ practising the skill
Goal should be fun

Question 8

What goals should be set for associative

Answer 8

• rehearse/ repeat/ practice
• focus on refining skills
  Focus on feedback

Question 9

What goals should be set for autonomous

Answer 9

• focus on performing with little conscious
• focus on developing tatic and strategies
• should be highly challenging to improve their performance levels further

Question 10

How to set effective goals

Answer 10

• simple
• personal
• meaningful
  -SMART
• short term for success/ motivation
• medium/ long term for bigger

Question 11

What other factors affect

Answer 11

• achieving long term goals is progressive and must start with short term goals
• short term goals provide a sense of success, which reinforce positive feeling
• short term goals and steps on the journey to long term greatness
• short and medium term goals help break down long term goals