KINE 3000 Study Guide - Final Guide: Group Cohesiveness, Team Dynamics, Interpersonal Attraction
15 Apr 2015
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What is a goal: an objective, standard or aim that a person strives to attain, subjective: general statement of intent; not measurable, objective: specific performance with time frame; outcome, performance and process goals. Outcome: focus on the result of an event; often interpersonal: pros: can facilitate motivation and focus, cons: can increase anxiety because you have no control over the outcome. Performance: focus on personal performance; independent: pros: more precise, helpful before competition, doesn"t rely on others, cons: too much focus can create anxiety. Process: focus on specific behaviours/actions: pros: more precise, helpful before competition, doesn"t rely on others, cons: too much focus can disrupt flow or rhythm. Best to use all 3 types; for every outcome goal, have 3-4. Why is goal setting effective? performance/process goals: focuses attention, gives direction and purpose, positive changes in anxiety, confidence and motivation, increase training quality, keeps athletes interested.
