Goal Setting Flashcards
Why do athletes use Goal setting?
For Motivation purposesA target to aspire to.Helps performer perform both mentally and physically.
What is a performance goal?
Personal stanards to be achieved. The performer compares thier performance against what they have already done or suggests what they are going to do. There is no comparison with other performers
What is an outcome goal?
Focus on end result eg winning
Give a examples of a performance goal for a 100m runner
May hope for a better start than the last raceMay aim to time their ‘dip well’ (better than last time) when crossing the line.
Give some examples of outcome goals for a footballer.
Wish to win a matchWish to score 2 goals to increase the teams goal difference.
Why should beginners generally avoid outcome goals?
Failure can demotiveate them.outcome goals rely on other factors that cannot be controlled. eg other performers
Why do elite athletes set both performance and outcome goals
They will set an outcome goal of winning a medal because it motivate them but they will set performance goals to help them achive the outcoem goal.eg Greg Rutherford outcome goal to win a gold medal at 2012 Olympics but set performance goals such as drive hard in sprint and stay tall in the take off.
What is the SMART principle?
It is a set of values that is a guide to be followed when setting goals.
What does ‘S’ stand for in the SMART principle used for goal setting? Give an example.
Specific - particular to the demands of the sport/muscles used/ movements involved eg in rugby line out jumping increasing the power of the quadriceps to improve the height of the jump.
What does ‘M’ stand for in the SMART principle used for goal setting? Give an example.
Measurable - must be possible to measure whether it has been achieved. eg. in 100m sprint timing how long it takes.
What does ‘A’ stand for in the SMART principle used for goal setting? Give an example.
Accepted - It must be agreed by the performer and the coach if they have one.eg. the performer will train 3 times aweek.
What does ‘R’ stand for in the SMART principle used for goal setting? Give an example.
Realistic - It must actually be possible to complete the goal, that the person is physically capable.eg to improve the peformer 800m time by 0.5 secs in 3 months
What does ‘T’ stand for in the SMART principle used for goal setting? Give an example.
Time bound - It must be set over a fixed period of timeeg will be reviewed after 6 months
What performance goals and outcome goals could be set for a complete beginner in badminton?
Performance goals: to hit the shuttle more consitently than the last gameOutcome goals: To score a point
What performance goals and outcome goals could be set for an elite level javelin thrower perfroming at the Olympic Games.
Performace goals: To beat their personal best throw.Outcome goal: to win Gold
