Kinesiology 1088A/B Chapter 15: Goal Setting – Chapter 15.doc
3 Nov 2014
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Goal setting: a process of establishing a target or objective in specific behavioural terms. Three main types of goals: outcome goals = win/ lose, performance goals = how well we play/ personal best (preferred due to greater personal control, process goal = actions to execute in order to perform better. Direct effect: directs attention and action (choice, mobilizes energy (effort/ vigor, prolongs effort, encourages the development of strategy to attain goals (action plan) Indirect effect: influences performance by working on psychological states (anxiety, confidence, satisfaction, attention, etc. ) Goals can be set for: training sessions (log book, practice sessions (areas to work on, competitive events, team social events. For each of these sessions or events, goals can be focused on: condition, knowledge/ strategy, performance skills, attitude and behavioural goals. Goal setting is an extremely powerful technique for enhancing performance, but it must be implemented correctly l l l l l l l l l l l l l l.
