3.2 Goal Setting

Goals are aims or targets which give our efforts direction and purpose Goals have been shown to increase work output by 40-50%

Process Performance Outcome Short and long term

Provide means to improve our performance and take us to a level which may well see us achieve a desired result They provide structure for each training session period year and career. As we achieve them we move a step closer to other goals which may be performance and result related

Outcome goals focus on the end point of an event. For example a competitive result such as winning a specific event. Achieving these goals depends not only on an athletes own effort but also on the ability of their opponent

Are specific actions or processes of performing. Process goals are 100% controllable by the individual

Is a goal you want to achieve in the near future. 12 months or less

Is a goal you want to achieve in the future. Long term goals are typically a several year process, often requiring many steps to achieve

S - specific M - Measurable A - Achievable, agreed, action oriented R - Realistic T - Timely E - Evaluate R - Reviewed

Goals enhance focus and concentration Improves performance by focussing attention in important elements of the skill being performed Goals boost self confidence Goals help creat a positive mental attitude Goal setting improves performance by encouraging perseverance and contributing towards a positive psychological state Goals increase intrinsic motivation to excel The goal that is valued and considered worthwhile will provide the spur needed to overcome tiredness, boredom and poor disappointment. Goals enhance playing skill, techniques and strategies Goals improve overall performance