• Goals areessential for setting direction,
motivation, and achievement in various
aspects of life.
• The goal of this chapter is for you to define
goals, identify types of goals, understand
goal-setting principles, and describe goal
and coaches’ goal-setting practices.
Introduction to
Goal Setting
• Are specifictargets or objectives that
individuals set to achieve or accomplish.
• Types of goals include outcome goals (e.g.,
winning a race), and process goals (e.g.,
focusing on specific actions during
performance).
Goals
• Research showsthat setting specific,
moderately difficult goals enhances
performance in various domains.
• Outcome, performance, and process
goals play different roles in influencing
behavior and motivation.
• Setting goals of varying difficulty levels
and providing feedback on progress are
key factors in effective goal setting
• Outcome
- goalsthat focus on achieving a specific result
in a competitive event.
• Performance
- goals that concentrate on meeting personal
performance standard.
• Process
- goals that emphasize the actions individuals
must take during performance to execute tasks
effectively.
• Coaches asignificant role in goal setting for
individual and team performance.
• Coaches use performance, process, and
outcome goals to provide purpose and direction
to athletes.
• Goal barriers can be physical, psychological, or
external, affecting goal attainment.
• Coaches evaluate and adjust goals based on
feedback and progression.
• Benefits:
Goals directattention, mobilize efforts, prolong
persistence, and foster skill development.
• Challenges:
Setting goals too high may lead to consistent
failure and reduced motivation.
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Goal setting isa powerful technique for
enhancing performance and motivation in
sports, exercise, and other areas of life.
Understanding different types of goals,
setting appropriate difficulty levels, and
consistently monitoring progress are
essential for effective goal setting.